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    Amazon Seeks Debt To Pay For AI Investments

    Amazon Seeks Debt To Pay For AI Investments

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Amazon attracted a staggering $126 billion in peak demand for its latest bond sale, reflecting strong investor appetite for tech debt despite economic uncertainties. The company plans to raise billions to fund $200 billion in capital expenditures this year, primarily for AI data centers, custom chips, robotics, and low Earth orbit satellites. This move parallels similar strategies by Oracle, Meta, and Google parent Alphabet, as the industry intensifies competition in artificial intelligence.
    Nvidia Chief Says Will ‘Probably’ Not Invest $100bn In OpenAI

    Nvidia Chief Says Will ‘Probably’ Not Invest $100bn In OpenAI

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will probably not invest $100bn in OpenAI, citing the AI start-up's expected IPO. He also noted a similar investment in Anthropic may be the last before its IPO. The comments come amid shifting economics in the AI boom, with massive data centers drawing backlash over resource consumption.
    Nvidia Cancels $100bn OpenAI Deal

    Nvidia Cancels $100bn OpenAI Deal

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Nvidia has abandoned its earlier $100 billion acquisition plan for OpenAI in favor of a $30 billion contribution to the startup's current funding round, which values OpenAI at $730 billion. The move, reported by the Financial Times, comes amid growing investor skepticism over the initial deal's structure and a broader cooling in AI hype. The funding round involves major players like SoftBank and Amazon, with much of the capital expected to be reinvested in Nvidia hardware.
    Privacy & Cookie Policy Update

    Privacy & Cookie Policy Update

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    NetMedia International has announced an update to its Privacy and Cookie Policy, reinforcing its commitment to data protection under GDPR. The new policy outlines how personal data is collected, used, and shared, and provides users with clear rights and control over their information. Users are encouraged to review the changes to understand their privacy rights.
    “Une étape historique” : Gisele Bündchen
devient la nouvelle ambassadrice internationale d’une marque de
beauté culte

    “Une étape historique” : Gisele Bündchen devient la nouvelle ambassadrice internationale d’une marque de beauté culte

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Supermodel and environmental activist Gisele Bündchen has signed a historic partnership with Garnier as its first international ambassador. The 45-year-old will front global haircare campaigns for Fructis Hair Food, Ultra Doux, and the new Diamond Liss spray. Garnier's president calls her the "perfect match" for the brand's High-Tech Nature™ strategy blending science and natural ingredients. This collaboration marks a milestone for the 120-year-old beauty company, reinforcing its commitment to accessible, responsible beauty.
    Le prince William retrouve Emma Watson et Benedict Cumberbatch à Londres

    Le prince William retrouve Emma Watson et Benedict Cumberbatch à Londres

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Le prince William était accompagné des acteurs Emma Watson et Benedict Cumberbatch lors du forum United for Wildlife à Londres le 22 juin. L'événement, organisé dans le cadre de la Semaine de l'action pour le climat, visait à renforcer la lutte contre le trafic illégal d'espèces sauvages.
    Jack Ma, fondateur d’Alibaba : l’homme qui a osé défier le gouvernement chinois

    Jack Ma, fondateur d’Alibaba : l’homme qui a osé défier le gouvernement chinois

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Jack Ma, the charismatic founder of Alibaba, once the richest man in Asia, saw his empire shaken after a bold speech in October 2020. His criticism of China's financial regulators led to the blocking of Ant Group's record IPO, massive fines, and his disappearance from public life. Now focused on agriculture, Ma's story serves as a cautionary tale about the limits of power in modern China.
    Arabie saoudite : Karim Benzema de retour sur Instagram après plus d'un mois d'absence

    Arabie saoudite : Karim Benzema de retour sur Instagram après plus d'un mois d'absence

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Karim Benzema, the former French international now playing for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, has reactivated his Instagram account after more than a month. The 36-year-old had deactivated it following a heavy defeat to Al Nassr in late December. He returned with a collaboration with GQ Middle East and removed all previous posts except for luxury brand partnerships and his Ballon d'Or photo.
    Tourné mais jamais diffusé : Zara Larsson révèle pourquoi son clip avec Shakira ne sortira pas

    Tourné mais jamais diffusé : Zara Larsson révèle pourquoi son clip avec Shakira ne sortira pas

    Jul 03, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Zara Larsson has revealed that the music video for 'Eurosummer,' her collaboration with Shakira from the 'Girls Trip' reissue, will not be released. In an interview, she explained that the footage was unsatisfactory and she didn't want to release a subpar video. However, she still hopes to film a better one in the future.
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