Hidden money trail comes back to haunt billionaire California governor candidate Tom Steyer

Billionaire California gubernatorial candidate and climate activist Tom Steyer is facing renewed scrutiny over his lingering connection to a hedge fund that has backed coal projects. Steyer has long maintained that he left the investment world to focus on climate change, telling voters he “walked away” from his hedge fund to fight global warming. While he did step down as CEO of San Francisco hedge fund Farallon Capital in 2012, financial records show he never fully cut ties to the firm he founded — even as it expanded lending to the coal industry in recent years, the New York Times reported.…

Microsoft, Google, xAI agree to share AI models with White House for security reviews

Microsoft, Google’s DeepMind and Elon Musk’s xAI have agreed to share early versions of their powerful AI models with the US government for pre-clearances and security reviews, the Department of Commerce said Tuesday. The department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation said it will “conduct pre-deployment evaluations and targeted research”…

Apple explores using Intel, Samsung chips amid supply crunch: report

Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of using US-manufactured chips from Intel and Samsung to power its iPhones and other devices. The Cupertino, Calif.-based firm has long relied on chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC. But steep competition for chips in the AI race — and tensions…

Why Lakers won’t threaten Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder in repeat bid

“How can the Thunder win this series?” Simple. As long as the team bus arrives on time.  That’s a joke, but it’s also deeply-rooted in truth.  Because if the Thunder simply show up as themselves—not some overcaffeinated version trying too hard or an overcautious one afraid of the moment—this series…

Ravens coach’s message to undrafted Diego Pavia about minicamp chance

Despite going undrafted, Diego Pavia has a chance. The controversial, brash Heisman finalist accepted an invitation to the Ravens minicamp after the NFL draft and earned a deal with the team shortly after. Jesse Minter, the new Ravens head coach hired following a two-year stint as the Chargers’ defensive coordinator,…

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

Strong leasing momentum in the Feil Organization’s portfolio snared another new tenant —  HDR Engineering, which signed for 74,000 square feet on three full floors at 7 Penn Plaza, formerly known as 370 Seventh Ave. HDR, the largest US-based employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, will move from 500 Seventh Ave., where…

Manhattan’s Redeye Grill to close after 30 years

Bye, bye, Redeye. Fireman Hospitality Group’s Redeye Grill, a Manhattan dining institution since 1995, will serve its last cowboy ribeye steak and shellfish tower on July 12, Realty Check has learned. CEO Ben Grossman, who’s run the 11-location eatery empire since founder Shelly Fireman passed away at 93 last October, said, “After…

Your ability to compete in ultra-endurance events may be determined at birth

Your adult race destiny may be determined at birth. Ultra-endurance events have surged in popularity, with more than 150,000 North Americans racing ultramarathons (a distance longer than the standard 26.2-mile marathon) last year. And while these hardcore events can prematurely age vital parts of the body, one factor may shape…

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