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With the AI infrastructure push reaching staggering proportions, there’s more pressure than ever to squeeze as much inference as possible out of the GPUs they have. And for researchers with expertise in a particular technique, it’s a great time to raise funding. That’s part of the driving force behind Tensormesh, launching out of stealth this week with $4.5 million in seed funding. The investment was led by Laude Ventures, with additional angel funding from database pioneer Michael Franklin. Tensormesh is using the money to build a commercial version of the open source LMCache utility, launched and maintained by Tensormesh co-founder…

Target said on Thursday it’s cutting 1,800 corporate jobs as the retailer tries to get back to growth after four years of roughly stagnant sales.It marks the first major round of layoffs in a decade for the Minneapolis-based retailer. It announced the layoffs in a memo sent by Target’s incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke to employees at its headquarters.The eliminated roles are a combination of about 1,000 employee layoffs and about 800 positions that will no longer be filled, a company spokesman said. Together, they represent an approximately 8% cut to Target’s corporate workforce, according to the memo. Affected employees will…

Google said today that it will invest in a natural gas power plant in Illinois that intends to capture the majority of its carbon emissions. The 400-megawatt power plant will be built outside of Decatur next to an ethanol plant run by Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), which already captures CO2 from its operations. Google will buy most of the electricity to power its nearby data centers, while ADM will use some of the power plant’s steam and electricity. Low Carbon Infrastructure is developing the new project.   Google intends to capture “approximately 90%” of the CO2 generated by the power plant, the…

by Brian Major Last updated: 4:10 PM ET, Wed October 22, 2025 Sandals Resorts is introducing new room categories at Sandals Regency La Toc in Saint Lucia and at Sandals Saint Vincent, while also expanding guest access to Buccan, its specialty dining experience.At Sandals Regency La Toc, guests can now book one of 22 brand new Rondoval Butler Villas, each a private sanctuary complete with a private plunge pool, outdoor soaking tub, and personalized butler service. Eight of the Rondovals feature a private rooftop complete with Sandals’ Stargazing Concierge, who can curate everything from moonlit picnics and rooftop cocktails to…

President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, as first reported by CNBC. Zhao previously pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering while running the cryptocurrency exchange and served four months in prison last year. “President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Trump’s pardon comes two months after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump family’s own crypto venture benefited from a partnership with an under-the-radar trading platform operated by…

Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty ImagesAmid recession fears, a government shutdown and tariff uncertainty, consumers are increasingly diverging in their spending.Wealthier Americans are engaging their purchasing power, while lower-income Americans are starting to pull back — commonly described as a “K-shaped” economy. Friday’s consumer price index report could shed more light on the pressures facing large swaths of the country.The CPI report, which measures price changes across a range of goods and services, was delayed due to the government shutdown, originally scheduled to be released nine days prior. Though the report will not include any data related to the shutdown,…

Air France continues to set the standard for culinary excellence at 35,000 feet, partnering with France’s most celebrated chefs to transform the in-flight dining experience. In June 2025, the airline renewed its collaboration with leading French chefs to create exclusive menus for long-haul passengers departing from Paris, bringing Michelin-starred gastronomy to the skies. In the prestigious La Première cabin, triple Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Lallement has crafted the starters and main courses for the à la carte menu. The chef from the Champagne region created four starters and eight main dishes, including langoustine with creamy court-bouillon and lemon caviar, and raviole with…

Microsoft has a new Clippy, and it’s an AI friend called Mico. At the company’s Copilot fall release press event on Thursday, the company introduced a range of new features and updates for its AI chatbot, but one that telegraphed how the tech giant intends to bring AI to consumers was the official introduction of its AI chatbot’s “face” — an expressive avatar blob named Mico. The company explains that Mico (its name a nod to “Microsoft Copilot”) is meant to offer consumers a “warm” and “customizable” visual presence that “listens, reacts, and even changes colors to reflect your interactions.”…

A Rivian R1S electric vehicle (EV) at a dealership and service center in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDETROIT – Rivian Automotive is laying off roughly 4.5% of its workforce as the all-electric vehicle maker faces growing market challenges, according to a note sent to employees Thursday and viewed by CNBC.In the message, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said the cuts largely involved restructurings of its marketing, vehicle operations and sales/delivery and mobile operations teams.”These are not changes that were made lightly. With the changing operating backdrop, we…

Last updated: 10:00 PM ET, Wed October 22, 2025 WHY IT RATES: HX Expeditions is launching two new fully electric ‘silent science boats’ to minimize underwater noise in the Arctic and Antarctic, enhancing wildlife observation while reducing environmental impact. These boats, equipped with RAD Propulsion’s advanced drive system, are part of a mission to phase out traditional petroleum engines, aligning with IAATO regulations. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorHX Expeditions, the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company, and the leading provider in Antarctica expeditions, is proud to announce the launch of two new ‘silent science boats’ powered by electricity and designed to minimise…