Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed eco-friendly bricks using desert sand and industrial by-products. The bricks, cured at room temperature, demonstrate high sulfate resistance and potential to reduce reliance on high-emission Portland cement.
The $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger is set to increase average NBA team valuations by 21% to $6.68 billion, marking a record-high revenue multiple for the league.
Missile startup Castelion has secured a $1 billion Series C funding round at a $13 billion valuation to scale production of its hypersonic weapons for the U.S. military.
AI accounting startup Rillet secured a $100 million Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation, led by Iconiq, as demand surges for AI solutions disrupting legacy ERP systems.
USCIS has issued new policy guidance for Green Card applications, effective September 18, 2026. The rules implement a stricter 'public charge' test, considering a broader range of means-tested public benefits when evaluating an applicant's admissibility.
AI hardware startup Etched raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation in a round led by Jane Street, doubling its valuation in a month as investors rush to back its inference-focused chips and systems.
European Central Bank economists warn that the current AI-driven stock market rally may face a sharp correction. Citing historical parallels like the 1990s internet boom, they caution that over-optimism and systemic risks could threaten euro area financial stability.
AI startup Groq has secured $350 million in funding, led by Disruptive with Nvidia participation, at a $3.5 billion valuation. The company is transitioning from an LPU chipmaker to a neocloud provider, focusing on Nvidia-powered infrastructure for AI inference.
Ritu Narayan, former eBay executive, founded Zum to solve student transportation inefficiencies. The Redwood City-based startup uses AI and fleet management to serve 5,000 schools across 18 states, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation through tech-driven logistics.
European Central Bank economists warn that the current AI-driven stock market rally may face a sharp correction. Drawing parallels to historical technological booms like the dotcom bubble, they caution that over-optimism and systemic risks could threaten stability.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is seeking a valuation of up to $55 billion for its planned IPO. Shares are being marketed at 2,000–2,100 rupees to global investors, with the launch expected in the second half of September following regulatory delays.
AI video generation startup Higgsfield has secured $400 million in Series B funding, reaching a $5.4 billion valuation. The company, founded by Alex Mashrabov, reports 30 million users and $700 million in annualized revenue, with significant enterprise adoption.
Public opposition to data centers is growing in Phoenix, Arizona, as residents protest potential electricity rate hikes. Cities are now reevaluating development standards, while state lawmakers have paused tax incentives to address resource and transparency concerns.
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, warns that an extreme market collapse could severely impact its $2.4 trillion portfolio due to heavy exposure to AI-chip trade valuations.
AI dictation startup Wispr secured $280 million in Series B funding led by Menlo Ventures at a $2 billion valuation, bringing its total funding to $361 million. The company also announced a new speech understanding model, Canto, and an expansion into meeting notetaking tools.
A consortium of I Squared Capital and Veolia leads the race to acquire KKR-backed Re Sustainability for $1.1-$1.2 billion, but sellers seek up to $1.7 billion, prompting KKR to evaluate parallel options with Indian business groups.
The Trump administration paused border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park for an on-the-ground evaluation by CBP head Rodney Scott. The project faced intense bipartisan opposition over environmental damage to the remote region.
Greenlane Holdings reported its BERA-focused crypto treasury was valued at $16.4 million as of June 30, down sharply from its $70 million cost basis. The 76.6% drop contributed to a quarterly net loss of $24.8 million.
Dalal Street ended the week lower, with five of India's top 10 most valued firms losing nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in market capitalisation, led by TCS and Reliance Industries.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated the club will not meet Chelsea's 5pm Friday deadline for Enzo Fernández as squad adjustments continue before the transfer window closes.
Anthropic investors expect the AI startup to float at a valuation of $2 trillion or more in October, which would eclipse SpaceX and mark the largest-ever initial public offering, driven by surging revenue and demand for its Claude models.
ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record $12.5bn to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, less than 10 months after Mark Walter took control of the team from the Buss family.
Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are seeking to sell the club, producing an eight-page sales booklet via Citigroup valuing its physical assets at over £200m after 16 years of ownership.
Une centaine de médecins du Grand hôpital de l'Est francilien (GHEF) font face à une mésaventure financière, sommés par le Trésor Public de rembourser jusqu'à 80.000 euros de primes jugées indues.
