Hollywood writers say AI is ripping off their work. They want studios to sue

Hollywood writers say AI is ripping off their work. They want studios to sue

When the Writers Guild of America approved a contract with major studios in 2023, ending a 148-day strike, the union became the first bargaining group to gain significant guardrails around artificial intelligence in Hollywood. But as AI innovation continues to advance, writers say they need more protection from studios. Now, they’re urging entertainment companies to…

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NYSE to launch in Texas, escalating listing venue competition

NYSE to launch in Texas, escalating listing venue competition

THE New York Stock Exchange announced on Wednesday (Feb 12) it will launch an exchange in Texas, increasing competition among listing venues in the state. Several high-profile firms, including Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX, have relocated their headquarters to Texas, attracted by the state’s perceived favourable legal and regulatory environment. The move comes as the…

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NYSE plans Texas exchange as financial firms flock to state

NYSE to launch in Texas, escalating listing venue competition

THE New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) plans to start an equities exchange in Texas, the latest firm seeking a slice of the financial services industry in a state where the taxes are lower and regulation looser. NYSE said it will reincorporate its NYSE Chicago operations in Texas and will launch the fully electronic exchange in…

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Travis Kelce talks NFL future amid retirement speculation, admits his body’s ‘wear and tear’ is ‘grueling’

Travis Kelce talks NFL future amid retirement speculation, admits his body’s ‘wear and tear’ is ‘grueling’

Travis Kelce finally addressed his future in the NFL following the huge Super Bowl 2025 loss. @newheightshow/X Travis Kelce addressed speculation that the 2025 Super Bowl marked his last NFL game in Wednesday’s emotional episode of his “New Heights” podcast. “I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year,” the Kansas…

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iFast Q4 net profit up 46.3% to S$19.3 million 

iFast Q4 net profit up 46.3% to S.3 million 

DIGITAL bank and wealth management platform iFast has reported a 46.3 per cent increase in net profit to S$19.3 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, from S$13.2 million in the same period a year ago. Revenue was up 16.4 per cent to S$90 million over the same period, driven by improvement in…

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Alibaba becomes China’s new AI darling with US$87 billion rally

Alibaba becomes China’s new AI darling with US billion rally

THE frenzy over Chinese artificial intelligence is turning Alibaba Group Holding into an investor favourite again, injecting new life into an e-commerce giant that had nearly sunk into obscurity following a years-long regulatory crackdown. Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares have surged 46 per cent since hitting a 2025 low on Jan 13, expanding its market…

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