On September 9, 2026, Reuters reported that AI music startup Suno launched a new suite of models, including its flagship v6 and exploratory v6-Wild, built in partnership with Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) and BMG. It lets users make new music inspired by licensed recordings from participating artists. The launch follows Warner Music's copyright lawsuit settlement with Suno in November 2025, under which artists and songwriters can opt in to have their names, voices, and compositions used in AI-generated music in exchange for compensation.
Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) can turn the Suno litigation dispute into a new licensing revenue opportunity. Suno has now launched its v6 models in partnership with Warner Music and BMG. It allows users to make music inspired by licensed works from participating artists. Warner previously sued Suno over copyright issues before reaching a licensing agreement. This gives the label a direct path to monetize AI-generated music rather than relying solely on litigation. The deal could create a new revenue stream as consumers increasingly adopt AI music tools.
Warner enters the AI-music market from a position of financial strength. The firm reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $5.44 billion, up 9% year over year. Adjusted OIBDA increased 16% to $433 million, and its adjusted OIBDA margin expanded to 23.2%. Warner also said it had met or exceeded its financial targets for five consecutive quarters. That basic growth gives the company greater flexibility to invest in AI initiatives while using licensing agreements to add another potential growth driver to its existing streaming and publishing businesses.
Warner could help establish a more sustainable commercial model for AI-generated music. Suno said future products will include opt-in experiences that allow individual artists to participate and receive payment when users generate music around them. So Warner has an opportunity to help shape licensing and compensation practices as Spotify and other platforms develop their own AI-music products. If the industry increasingly adopts licensed models, Warner's large catalog and relationships with artists could solidify its negotiating position and create recurring AI-related revenue.
Suno's new licensing model does not eliminate the overall legal risks surrounding AI music. Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) has reached an agreement with Suno, but other copyright owners are challenging the firm's technology. Independent publisher Round Hill sued Suno in August, alleging that the company used copyrighted songs to train its AI system. Suno also faces separate litigation from Universal Music Group and Sony Music. Hence, lawsuits could increase legal costs and create uncertainty over the licensing framework that Warner hopes to monetize.

#music #licensing #corp #revenue

Alluvium **** et Management, an **** et management company, released its "Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter reflected a sharp shift from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility to a powerful equity rally led by semiconductor companies. Despite the broader market strength, the Fund declined 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms. Portfolio results were mixed, with Alphabet benefiting from strong Cloud growth, while Robert Half, H&R Block and other holdings posted solid gains. However, cable businesses and several healthcare and consumer holdings weighed on performance. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund highlighted Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG). Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, offers various platforms and services, including online search and advertising, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence. On September 15, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) closed at $341.43 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $4.2 trillion. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) posted a one-month return of -0.08%, while its shares gained 36.65% over the past 52 weeks.
Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund stated the following regarding Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) was the Fund's strongest performer over the quarter, up 24.4%. There's little to add from our last report, except that its 22% revenue growth exceeded our expectations, and it seems it can't keep up with demand, hence it has increased, yet again (and somewhat worryingly) its capital expenditure to budget (to USD 190b) and expects further increases next year."
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) ranks 7th on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 195 hedge fund portfolios held Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) at the end of the second quarter, which was 201 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

#alphabet #NASDAQ #quarter #conventum

Alluvium **** et Management, an **** et management company, released its "Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund" second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The second quarter reflected a sharp shift from geopolitical uncertainty and oil market volatility to a powerful equity rally led by semiconductor companies. Despite the broader market strength, the Fund declined 1.4% in EUR terms, 2.2% in USD terms, and 3.9% in AUD terms. Portfolio results were mixed, with Alphabet benefiting from strong Cloud growth, while Robert Half, H&R Block and other holdings posted solid gains. However, cable businesses and several healthcare and consumer holdings weighed on performance. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund highlighted Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG). Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the parent company of Google, offers various platforms and services, including online search and advertising, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence. On September 15, 2026, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) closed at $341.43 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $4.2 trillion. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) posted a one-month return of -0.08%, while its shares gained 36.65% over the past 52 weeks.
Conventum – Alluvium Global Fund stated the following regarding Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) was the Fund's strongest performer over the quarter, up 24.4%. There's little to add from our last report, except that its 22% revenue growth exceeded our expectations, and it seems it can't keep up with demand, hence it has increased, yet again (and somewhat worryingly) its capital expenditure to budget (to USD 190b) and expects further increases next year."
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) ranks 7th on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 195 hedge fund portfolios held Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) at the end of the second quarter, which was 201 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

#goog #fund #conventum

On Saturday, Lazio will be aiming to preserve their perfect Serie A record when they host fellow undefeated AC Milan.
This will be Gennaro Gattuso's biggest test to date as Biancocelesti manager, as he prepares to host the club he called home for 14 years. The Calabrian will be engaged in a thrilling tactical battle against his opposite number Ruben Amorim, who is enjoying a positive start to his maiden year in Italian football. Nevertheless, the outcome will be determined by the 22 men on the pitch.
Hence, it's time to take a closer look at some of the most interesting duels that are expected to take place all over the pitch when Lazio and Milan lock horns at the Stadio Olimpico.
Among Lazio's seven summer signings, Danilho Doekhi was probably the least exciting arrival, as the fanbase was quick to label him as a depth player rather than a protagonist. Perhaps this will be the case once Josip Sutalo is up and running, but in the meantime, the Dutchman has been solid at the back, forming a good understanding with Oliver Provstgaard.
Danilho Doekhi (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

#lazio #take

On September 8, 2026, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) agreed to buy Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) for $11.75 billion. The acquisition marks the company's largest bet yet on precision engine castings, a constraint that has been capping GE's growth. Trading already at roughly 40x earnings, the company has now attacked one of its genuine bottlenecks through the deal. But has it paid too much to do it?
Castings, including the superalloy and ******* anium hot-section parts inside the jet engines, have constrained GE's engine production, including programs such as LEAP and GEnx, as well as its high-margin aftermarket. Without these castings, the company can neither build nor service its engines. If the acquisition closes, the company will gain access to CPP's 20-plus plants and about 6,600 workers, which are essential for making those components. The deal would therefore enable GE to control the constraint as well as defend its margins. CEO Larry Culp characterized the move as securing manufacturing capacity to meet simultaneous demand across commercial engines, aftermarket services, and defense contracts.
The valuation is where bulls should slow down. GE is paying roughly 18x 2027 EBITDA including synergies (26x without synergies). The sellers are private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. They have basically offloaded a cyclical business near the peak of the aerospace cycle. This is smart money selling to GE instead of the other way around. The real tell is that GE felt compelled to buy its way past this capacity bottleneck instead of scaling organically, which reveals how tight its prized aftermarket really was. Also, CPP also supplies other major aerospace and defense companies such as Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin, and through the vertical tie-up, the company invites antitrust scrutiny before it closes in late 2027.
GE's 40x multiple rests on its high-margin razor-and-blade business model that services a huge installed base. And the casting supply shortages quietly constrain this aftermarket. Hence, more than merely fixing a supply chain issue, the CPP acquisition defends the company's high margin and multiple. Financially, the transaction is accretive to adjusted EPS and free cash flow in the first year, funded through $7 billion in cash alongside newly issued debt. Insider Monkey data shows 113 hedge funds held GE in Q2 2026, down modestly from 119 in Q1, reflecting firm institutional positioning. Short interest is just 1.3% of float, below peers like Honeywell International (1.6%). Almost no one bets against it.

#aftermarket #acquisition #including

In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Manchester City are locked in a three-way battle for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena. It is believed that the Mancunian giants would have to rival Newcastle United and Aston Villa in the race to land the Spanish wide player.
Baena has made an excellent start to this campaign as he put in a few productive displays for Atletico Madrid in the final third. The 25-year-old has scored three goals and grabbed one ***** ist in three appearances for Diego Simeone's side in the league.
The Spanish talent is currently among the most talented wingers in La Liga. Hence, Man City would do well to lure him to the Etihad Stadium next year.
His current contract at the Madrid club will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for the Mancunian giants to snap him up on the cheap this January or at the end of the campaign.
MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 19: Alex Baena of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Malaga CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on August 19, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

#baena #three #city #mancunian

Meghan Markle reportedly rejected a royal home offered by Prince Harry's uncle, Charles Spencer, claiming it was "not nearly grand enough." The Duke and ***** ss of Sussex returned to Britain for an extended stay on August 26. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, are also expected to start school in the UK soon. As of now, the Sussexes are reportedly staying in the Cotswolds. However, their permanent home has not yet been finalized. While Spencer offered them his "old lodge home," Markle reportedly felt that it was not luxurious enough for their needs.
Meghan Markle reportedly rejected a home offered by Prince Harry's uncle, Charles Spencer, following their return to the UK. Reports suggest that the couple is currently staying at a friend's mansion in the Cotswolds. However, they are still looking for a permanent home as they plan to spend more time in the UK.
Earlier, there were reports saying that Harry and Markle wanted nine bedrooms, a film studio, and plenty of private land for their UK residence. Amid this, a new report by Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice suggests that the couple were offered the chance to reside at The Falconry, an early 17th-century lodge located at the back of the deer park on the Althorp estate in Northamptonshire. Spencer used it as his home before inheriting the main house in 1992.
While Harry was reportedly deeply moved by the offer, as Althorp is "sacred ground" to him, Markle allegedly refused. A source claimed that she felt the property was "too remote, too far from London and, frankly, not nearly grand enough."
The insider explained that Markle wants privacy and security. But at the same time, she also expects "serious luxury, substantial ***** e and easy access to London." The source added, "Meghan isn't moving back to Britain to hide away in an old lodge in Northamptonshire." Hence, because the property reportedly did not meet her requirements, she rejected the offer.

#markle #reportedly #rejected #prince

The transfer window slammed shut last night, but there are always a few late deals that only get announced the following morning. Unfortunately, a new midfielder is not one of those despite some speculation today about veteran free agent Georginio Wijnaldum.
The three confirmed moves are loans for Academy standouts Landon Emenalo, 18, Shim Mheuka, 18, and Kiano Dyer, 19 — the two 18-year-olds both going to Celtic in Scotland and Dyer joining League Two side Chesterfield FC. Dyer and Mheuka already have at least one senior appearance to their name while Emenalo (son of our former sporting director Michael Emenalo) was with the first-team on our preseason tour this summer and caught the eye of many observers.
It's certainly a bold move for both Emenalo and Mheuka to be joining the Scottish champions, where they will be competing for minutes against seasoned internationals like former ****** nal left back Kieran Tierney or Denmark striker Kasper Høgh. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill spoke highly of the two teenagers upon their arrival, but we'll just have to wait and see how that translates to minutes at the top level.
"Landon is a very good player we have followed for some time, he will give us some real quality. He has many attributes which I think can benefit us, he is very quick and athletic but also very composed on the ball and while he can defend he certainly gets up the pitch into attacking positions too. I know he has a real desire to do well for us and I am sure he will, as he adds strong competition and support on our left side."
"Shim has great quality, hence Chelsea extending his contract, however I think this period of his career, spent with us, will be beneficial to him and obviously to us. I look forward to working with him, he is a player who I think can give us another great attacking dimension and I'm sure he will make an important contribution to Celtic."

#mheuka #side

Today, August 30, Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox is celebrating his 83rd birthday.
The Celtic legend scored 277 goals in 589 games for Celtic, and up until recently he was the club's most decorated player with 25 major honours. He has only recently been surpassed by Callum McGregor (26) and James Forrest (28).
Bobby's impressive roll of honour reads as 11 League ***** les, eight Scottish Cups, five League Cups and, of course, the European Cup when he was part of the legendary Celtic side which defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon's Estadio Nacional on May 25, 1967 to become the Kings of Europe.
And as the Celtic Family wishes Bobby a very happy birthday, we take a brief look at the incredible career of a legendary figure in Celtic's long and illustrious history…
Born in Saltcoats, Bobby was the farthest-flung of the Lisbon Lions – hence the ***** le of his autobiography – Thirty Miles from Paradise. Bobby, of course, has remained a Saltcoats Bhoy to this day. In his book, Bobby describes an almost idyllic childhood beside the sea and, apart from his six-month spell with Houston Hurricane in 1978, he has stayed in the town his entire life. 'I had a great upbringing,' he later told the Celtic View. 'We weren't the richest family in the world, but I didn't want for much, although all I really wanted was a ball at my feet anyway.'

#family #birthday #recently

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)'s food and beverage sales grew 7% in the quarter ended August 1, 2026, its fastest growth in that business in three years. Reuters reported on August 20, 2026, that the retailer still holds only about 5% of the US grocery market compared with Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s 27%.
Grocery brings shoppers into stores more often than almost any other purchase, making it a critical traffic driver. However, the food carries lower margins than apparel and home goods.
Can Target turn grocery trips into bigger spending elsewhere in the store, or is it just building a snack business that never expands into real market share?
Food and beverage sales grew 7% this quarter, the fastest pace in three years, and that growth directly pulled shoppers into stores: traffic rose 3.6% while snack sales grew 15%. Grocery trips happen more often than clothing trips, so every extra visit gives Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) more chances to sell higher-margin items in the same basket. Target plans roughly 600 new private-label food products over two years, expected to add more than $2 billion in growth, on top of comparable sales up 3.8%. A nearly $1 billion tariff refund gave Target room to lean into lower prices without hurting margins, and the company raised its annual sales forecast to about 5% from 4%.
Grocery still makes up less than a quarter of Target's merchandise sales, and its food business remains roughly 12 times smaller than Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT)'s. Hence, fast growth off that small base moves the needle only a little. Being priced about 5% higher than Walmart on identical items, with an even wider gap in snacks, works against Target once shoppers compare carts. Gross margin expanded to 33.7%. But that came while Kroger's new CEO, a former Walmart executive, pledged the chain's biggest price cuts in years and Costco cut egg and beef prices. It means Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is winning on curation while rivals compete harder on price. Home furnishings and apparel stayed roughly flat, showing grocery traffic isn't reliably spreading into the rest of the store.

#corporation #Growth #years

On August 19, 2026, Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) and Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) said their personalized melanoma vaccine, intismeran, combined with Merck's Keytruda, met its goals in a Phase 3 trial of 1,137 patients. It reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and spread compared with Keytruda alone, Reuters reported.
It is the first positive late-stage trial result for an mRNA cancer vaccine. Merck's Jane Healy called the result a "clinically meaningful improvement," and said it was well tolerated, CNBC reported.
Both companies' shares rose on the news. Full data will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting alongside regulatory filing discussions. The companies are already running additional trials of the same vaccine-Keytruda combination in lung, bladder, kidney, pancreatic, and stomach cancers.
For Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA), this is proof that its mRNA platform works beyond vaccines for infectious disease. A positive Phase 3 readout validates years of personalized cancer vaccine development. It gives Moderna a genuine second growth pillar alongside its COVID business, one built on technology the company already knows how to manufacture and scale.
For Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK), the result extends Keytruda's competitive life at a critical moment. Pairing Keytruda with a personalized vaccine gives Merck a differentiated, harder-to-copy combination therapy just as Keytruda itself approaches patent expiration later this decade. Hence, it protects franchise revenue through a next-generation product rather than the drug alone.

#result #NYSE

When you leave an employer, rolling your 401(k) into an IRA might seem like the obvious next step for many retirees. But a recent CFP Board guide on fiduciary duty in rollovers warns that rollovers might not be required and could be irreversible.
Cerulli **** ociates estimates about $941 billion will move from 401(k) plans into IRAs this year, with annual rollover flows projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2031.
More than 11,000 Americans are turning 65 each day in 2026, according to the Alliance for Lifetime Income, and IRAs already hold approximately $18.2 trillion as of the first quarter of 2026, the Investment Company Institute reports.
The money is moving, and for retirees who don't fully understand the trade-offs, it may be moving in a direction they can't predict.
In most cases, "you can't go back to whence you came," Brenton Harrison, a certified financial planner based in Nashville, told CNBC. Once funds land in an IRA, the original employer plan will typically refuse to accept them.

#retirees #trillion #can 't

Ex-Prince Andrew seemed to be unhappy with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK. According to a source, he thinks that the Sussexes are getting something he never did. It was said that the former Duke of York is reportedly irked over King Charles welcoming his son and daughter-in-law back. For those unversed, Harry and Markle have returned to Britain; however, they are still non-working royals.
Ex-Prince Andrew has reportedly been annoyed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK. A source told the National Examiner that the 66-year-old seemed to be sulking over getting different treatment. He allegedly compared himself being "punished and banished" to the Sussexes getting another chance to mend fences.
For those unversed, King Charles stripped his younger brother of royal **** les for his scandalous past. The controversies around Andrew didn't die down; hence, he was reportedly "banished" to the Sandringham estate. He had to leave his forever home, Royal Lodge, as per the monarch's order.
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan left the UK and stepped down as working royals in 2020. While building a new life in California, they gave interviews and published memoirs slamming the royal family. However, the Duke of Sussex extended an olive branch to his father last year. After the Sussexes' reunion with Charles in July, the family of four moved to the UK from California on August 26.
This change in relationship dynamics didn't reportedly sit well with Andrew. "[He] doesn't understand how they can be forgiven for saying these terrible things about the family so publicly. And yet here he is, excluded and blocked when he's never once set out to harm the family the way they've done."

#harry

It would be easy to ****** ume that Caitlin Clark's recent play — ranking top three in both points and ****** ists per game — would place the Indiana Fever superstar toward the top of the WNBA MVP race, but the betting world captures why that is simply not the case.
Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson is still an overwhelming favorite at sportsbooks (-1200 odds at DraftKings) and prediction markets (88 percent at Kalshi) to capture her third straight MVP and record fifth overall. Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles is second at +800 and 8 percent, followed by Clark at 35-to-1 and 4 percent, then Clark's teammate Kelsey Mitchell at 40-to-1 and 1 percent.
We know voters take into account a candidate's relative value to their team, but how can that be actually quantified? The Athletic attempted this by asking betting experts to gauge each candidate's impact against the point spread, if their team were favored by five points on a neutral court before accounting for their absence.
"It's similar to the quarterbacks, and [their] point-spread adjustments are based on the [drop-off between them and the] backup. A lot of this is in relation to what's left remaining on the team," longtime Las Vegas oddsmaker and Circa Sports senior risk manager Jeff Sherman told The Athletic. "That's where Wilson stands out."
Wilson received the highest distinction from each expert interviewed but the value ranged from four to eight points. They also all agreed Wilson's defense separates her, hence why she also is the second favorite to win her fourth Defensive Player of the Year award (+160).

#wilson

In a recent report, talkSPORT mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to land Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are facing competition in the form of Manchester City in the race to land the Dutch talent this month.
Gakpo enjoyed a decent run of form at the Merseyside club in the previous campaign when he produced a string of impressive displays for them in the Premier League. The 27-year-old scored nine times and earned six ******* ists in 52 matches for Liverpool last season in all competitions.
The Dutch sensation is currently among the most talented wingers in Premier League football. Hence, it is no surprise that Spurs are eager to get a deal over the line for him in this transfer window.
His current contract at Anfield will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for Tottenham to land him on the cheap this month.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Cody Gakpo of Liverpool looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como Calcio at Anfield on August 16, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

#land #TOTTENHAM #dutch #anfield

Reuters reported on August 14, 2026, that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has trained its own large language model specifically for the China market, developed in partnership with and trained with support from Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), according to three people familiar with the matter. It is a departure from Apple's approach of relying on third-party Chinese AI models.
Apple has been losing ground in China's AI-equipped smartphone market to domestic rivals like Huawei. Hence, a China-specific model of its own would give Apple far more control than simply plugging into a partner's AI service.
That raises the real question: is this proprietary model a genuine technological leap for Apple in China, or just a more controlled version of the same dependence on local partners it already had?
A self-trained, China-tailored model would make Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) the first foreign company approved by Beijing to offer a proprietary AI model in the country, notable given the trade and diplomatic rift between the US and China over AI. Apple Intelligence is expected to launch in China in the coming months following an iOS update, after the Cyberspace Administration of China registered Apple's generative AI service in July 2026. It cleared a regulatory process that took roughly a year and required co-developing features with both Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) and Baidu. That dual-track approach gives Apple a path through regulatory hurdles that have largely blocked other US tech firms in China. China remains critical to Apple's revenue, and the absence of AI features on Chinese iPhones has been cited as a factor pushing consumers toward domestic brands with built-in AI ***** istants.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has already reversed course once on how it plans to reach Chinese users: it published a Chinese-language guide just days earlier explaining how Mac users could connect Alibaba's Qwen to Siri and Writing Tools, then deleted that guide without explanation. Neither Apple nor Alibaba has confirmed the new self-trained model publicly, and it remains unclear what role it will play alongside the third-party Chinese models Apple already committed to using. The overall strategy has taken roughly a year and a half to reach this point since the Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) partnership was first confirmed in February 2025. It shows how contested Apple's path to a China AI launch has been.

#model #alibaba

Queen Camilla's reported stance toward Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has emerged as the Sussexes prepare for an extended return to the UK. The development follows their quiet but significant reunion with King Charles and Camilla at Highgrove House, the monarch's private Gloucestershire residence, last month.
Despite being targeted in Prince Harry's memoir "Spare," Queen Camilla is said to have shown generosity during their recent meeting. The Queen Consort featured in several of the Duke's claims in the book, which was released in 2023.
In "Spare," Harry reportedly referred to Her Majesty more than 60 times, calling her "the Other Woman" and his "wicked stepmother." The remarks were reportedly deeply upsetting to King Charles. Hence, ahead of the Sussexes' return to Britain, critics have called for a firm stance to be taken against them.
Yet, according to the Daily Mail, the Queen reportedly greeted Prince Harry warmly with a smile and offered him tea during their private family gathering in Gloucestershire. The gesture of goodwill is said to have eased some of the Sussexes' concerns about returning to the UK.
However, the report suggested that a similarly warm reception may be unlikely from Prince William and Kate Middleton. The heir to the throne remains estranged from his brother following a series of accusations Harry has made against the Waleses, Charles, and Camilla since the "Megxit" crisis in 2020.

#queen #prince #charles #reportedly

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly found powerful backing in their fight for security. According to a report, former Home Secretary Lord David Blunkett has suggested that the Sussexes deserve security. However, he reportedly didn't insist on the highest level of permanent protection, but a middle-tier arrangement. This news came after Harry and Markle made headlines for returning to the UK.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly gained backing from ex-minister Lord David Blunkett. Since stepping down as a working royal in 2020, the duke has been in a dispute with the government over his security request. But the taxpayer-funded protection was denied. Now, the Sussexes would seemingly return to the UK for a long time. Hence, they would need security, but they are still non-working royals.
Addressing security concerns, former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett told The Times (via the Mirror) what kind of protection the Sussexes should have. He explained three areas of security, where the first one is "fully blown." It provides close protection 24 hours a day. Meanwhile, there seemed to be a "middle ground" and then a third area, in which "they get a driver with security training."
According to Lord Blunkett, Harry and Meghan should get the middle area of security. It is said to be "where you have one or two officers who travel with the principal, as they call it." "The middle of that is a perfectly reasonable thing to offer for the time being, and then it could be reassessed in a couple of years."
For those unversed, a non-working royal doesn't get the privilege of the government-funded armed protection. Despite Harry taking the legal route to gain security, the UK government didn't provide it. However, Lord Blunkett told the outlet that the Sussexes should receive middle-ground security. "I think on a temporary basis it is, because he is still a very close member of the royal family."

#security #lord

Madonna's ex Guy Ritchie reportedly took advantage of Meghan Markle's current controversy and shifted the spotlight to his own upcoming project. For those unversed, multiple reports have shared that the Sussexes are returning to the UK along with their children by the end of August. Simultaneously, there were rumors that the former actress would join Ritchie's Netflix series "The Gentlemen."
As per Rob Shuter's latest report, Guy Ritchie profited from speculation that Meghan Markle was attached to "The Gentlemen." While the Duke and ***** ss of Sussex are reportedly moving back to the UK, there has also been speculation that Markle is returning to acting.
Multiple outlets reported that she was in advanced talks to star in "The Gentlemen." However, interestingly, according to Rob Shuter, the talks were in their nascent stage.
No role has officially been offered, and Markle has not signed on the dotted line. Moreover, a few reports even hinted at whether Season 3 had even received a formal green light. The second season premieres on September 3, and Ritchie needed people to talk about it. Hence, he capitalized on Markle's recent news coverage and pivoted the conversation to his project.
The source dished: "Guy didn't need to cast Meghan — he needed people talking about The Gentlemen. And overnight, everybody was."

#ritchie #multiple #season #reports

Yuki Tsunoda says Racing Bulls has been "pretty impressed" with the way he has adapted to Formula 1's 2026-spec machinery as he stands in for Liam Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lawson got a call-up to Red Bull after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist over the summer break, hence Tsunoda's opportunity at Racing Bulls on a tricky sprint weekend in Zandvoort.
The 26-year-old was unfamiliar with the new generation of cars but has been getting closer and closer to impressive rookie team-mate Arvid Lindblad.
Tsunoda was 0.825s adrift of the Briton in the only free practice session, but brought his deficit down to 0.433s in SQ1 and 0.360s in SQ2, then 0.011s in Q1 and 0.102s in Q2, having finished the sprint race 11.5 seconds in arrears.
"Honestly, I'm super happy," the ***** anese racer rejoiced. "Certainly, I enjoyed so much this qualifying.

#closer #yuki #formula

DETROIT — It's grim for the Tigers, but it's not game over. Not yet.
The Tigers (61-66) have 35 games remaining on the schedule, starting Friday, Aug. 21, with the opener of a three-game road series against the Kansas City Royals.
The Tigers, coming off another crushing loss at the hands of a bullpen blowup, start play Friday five games back of the first-place Chicago White Sox in the American League Central. The Tigers are in fourth place in the division, just behind the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians. Detroit is 1.5 games back of the third and final wild-card spot in the AL, with several teams ahead of them to race down, and more teams behind them to fend off.
So, yes, grim — hence the long-shot odds they're facing to make the playoffs. According to FanGraphs, the Tigers odds of making the postseason for a third consecutive season are 14.8%. Their odds of winning the division are even longer, at 7.7%.
Those aren't the lowest odds they've faced this season. At May's end, when they were 22-38, they had just a 9.8% of making the playoffs and a 5.1% of winning the division.

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Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are reportedly trying to "outdo each other" when it comes to honoring Princess Diana. Prince William and Middleton are reportedly planning to visit India in November to attend the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony. India is a place where Diana was deeply cherished. Hence, reports suggest that Markle is also pushing Prince Harry to visit the country. She reportedly doesn't want Middleton to outdo her when it comes to paying tribute to Diana.
Meghan Markle is reportedly not hesitant to compete with Kate Middleton when it comes to carrying on Princess Diana's legacy. A source for Heat World suggests that Markle got the news that the Prince and Princess of Wales are planning to visit India. Hence, she is now allegedly "pushing" Prince Harry to visit the country as well. Apparently, they will be travelling to India to honor the Earthshot Prize winners.
Diana was deeply cherished in India and visited the country in 1992, when she was regarded as the "people's princess." She also visited the Taj Mahal and captured a photo in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
According to an insider, Harry and Markle may be disappointed that the Waleses are getting to visit India first. This is especially significant because the country holds a special place in Diana's legacy. Plus, the 30th anniversary of her death is approaching. This is why the public and media are keeping a close watch on the royal family for anything connected to her.
An insider said, "Meghan and Kate both seem keen to recreate Diana's legacy, which is lovely; no one would deprive them of celebrating her, but it does sometimes seem as though they're trying to outdo each other in the process. Certainly, that's the suspicion among some royals, who are whispering that Meghan is going overboard lately."

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The Cincinnati Bengals have gone from Zac Taylor saying they won't do a joint practice to scheduling a pretty important one for Thursday with the Chicago Bears.
A live practice against another team, after all, is a good time to let loose with the starters in a way they might not during a preseason game.
Hence, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com noted that Bengals starters are expected to play about 40 snaps during Thursday practice, but are unlikely to suit up for Saturday's game.
Fair balance, really. Both head coaches can keep a tight leash on what happens during the practice session featuring starters. They can then test the depth of the roster and evaluate the final 53 as backups get live reps in game action.
Overall, it's an uptick in action for Bengals starters before they might see some work in the third and final preseason game, too. It's all, at least partially, in the name of reducing the chances of yet another slow start for the offense.

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In a recent report, A Bola stated that Sunderland have to improve on their offer to land Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats have to launch an offer close to the Mozambique wide player's £52m release clause to land him in this transfer window.
Catamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club in the previous campaign when he put in a string of productive displays for them in the final third. The Mozambique international scored eight times and earned five ******* ists in 47 matches for Sporting last season across all fronts.
The 25-year-old is currently among the most talented wide players in Liga Portugal. Hence, the Black Cats would do well to get him on board this off-season.
His current contract at Sporting will expire in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Sunderland to sign him on a cut-price deal in this transfer period.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – APRIL 07: Geny Catamo of Sporting Clube de Portugal shoots while under pressure from Riccardo Calafiori of ******* nal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and ******* nal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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A massive structural shift is on the way in financial markets, where artificial intelligence hardware could increasingly become collateral for securitized credit. During the August 11 episode of CNBC's Mad Money, host Jim Cramer detailed how major investment institutions are preparing to issue "compute bonds" backed by data center equipment, drawing direct parallels to established securitized credit markets.
Cramer opened his commentary by pointing out how Wall Street leadership, including Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, aligned with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang to champion data center ***** ets as long-lasting collateral:
Today, we're learning about the possibility of institutions offering compute bonds. This time, trading compute, that's a data center ***** et class, not unlike those securitizations in auto loans. There's Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, talking about the viability of the data center, long-lasting value of the chips in these warehouses full of servers. Then you had a series of ***** ans of finance talk about how logical the whole thing is. Then David Solomon, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, piped up and pushed them too.
To digest the mechanics of these proposed instruments, Cramer highlighted that compute bonds operate under the exact same structural framework as mortgage-backed or auto loan securities:
What you didn't hear, or at least I didn't hear until I digested it, was that these would be securitizations, just like securities backed by home loans or auto loans. Hence the strong endorsement of Goldman's David Solomon who can see the logic… Now, you may be wondering, will these pieces of paper be backed by the full faith and credit of Jensen Huang and NVIDIA? That's very funny, but no. But neither are the securities based on auto loans or home loans. There's a construct at work here, though. There's a belief that the ***** ets don't depreciate quickly, if at all.

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Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett were recently spotted with their first baby in Los Angeles. According to a report, the new parents were photographed for the first time with their child. The Marvel actor has not addressed her pregnancy in public. Hence, fans seemed unaware that she had finally welcomed her firstborn. However, in June, she confirmed her pregnancy when she stepped out with a baby ******* p.
Elizabeth Olsen was reportedly photographed with her newborn baby along with her husband, Robbie Arnett. The couple recently welcomed their first child. Photos obtained by Page Six showed the "WandaVision" star carrying the little one while walking on the sidewalk.
She wore a white shirt and trousers with a hat, letting her hair loose. Meanwhile, the new mom had a baby carrier on with her newborn in it. She held the child protectively with one hand on its back and one hand holding a green hat over the kid's face. It appeared she was protecting her baby from the strong rays.
On the other hand, Arnett accompanied the two, walking in the distance. He wore a blue T-shirt with shorts and shoes. The musician held a beverage in his hand while walking with his wife.
Although Olsen has not announced her child's birth, the report claimed that she was with her newborn in the photos. In June, she confirmed her pregnancy when spotted with a baby ******* p in LA. At the time, too, the actor didn't talk about it openly, but the viral pictures were enough to confirm the news.

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Head coach Joe Brady made a promise before the Buffalo Bills' first preseason game: If a player was healthy, he was playing. I was on record with the **** umption that star quarterback Josh Allen was going to come down with a very serious, and very last minute, hangnail. So suffice it to say when I saw number 17 take to the field on the Bills' opening possession. A drive that ended with a field goal. "Well" I said, "that'll be the last we see of Allen today." But it wasn't. The starters had one more drive for the day, ending with a Keon Coleman touchdown.
As it turns out, it was the most (preseason football) action that Josh Allen has gotten in years.
Josh Allen had 15 snaps against the Carolina Panthers, which amounted to 22% of the team's total snaps. For comparison, Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele had 27 and 25 snaps respectively. So Josh wasn't exactly featured mind you, but he wasn't that far behind either. As noted above, this was two drives for Josh Allen.
Now there's no comparison to his 2025 preseason whatsoever. He never played last year until the regular season hit, and you could say he had a good opening night against the Baltimore Ravens.
To find the last time Allen played at all, we need to go back to Week 1 of the 2024 preseason, against the Chicago Bears on August 10 of that year. Just over two years since he had ANY preseason play. In that game, Allen had 12% of the team's playing time, which was only eight snaps. Just over half of what happened this year. When it comes to drives, it was equal to the current year. The starting offense had two drives, they just weren't very good ones hence the shorter play time.

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In a recent report, talkSPORT offered an update on the future of Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong. It has been revealed that the Blues are willing to cash in on the English full-back amid interest from Coventry City this summer.
Acheampong struggled to make himself a regular starter for the West London club but managed to put in a few solid performances for them in the Premier League. The 20-year-old scored two goals in 30 matches for Chelsea last season across all fronts.
The English talent is currently among the best young full-backs in the Premier League. Hence, it is no surprise that he is generating interest from Coventry City this off-season.
His current contract at Stamford Bridge will run out in the summer of 2029. Thus, Chelsea are in no immediate need to cash in on him this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Josh Acheampong of Chelsea reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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In a recent post on X, journalist Sebastien Vidal claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Chelsea defender Malo Gusto this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the French full-back this off-season.
Gusto had a solid campaign in the Premier League recently as he put in a run of influential displays on the right side of Chelsea's backline. The 23-year-old scored three times and picked up five ******* ists in 49 matches for the Blues in the previous campaign across all fronts.
The France international is currently one of the most talented full-backs in the Premier League. Hence, it is no surprise that Spurs are hoping to land him in this transfer window.
His current contract at the West London club will expire in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for Tottenham to sign him on a cut-price deal this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Malo Gusto of Chelsea passes the ball under pressure from Alex Marchal and Jon Martin of Real Sociedad during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) just increased its share offering. The company, which had recently announced a plan to issue $15 billion in additional shares, has upped this offering to $20 billion.
Not surprisingly, the chip stock's price pulled back following the initial announcement. However, the shareholder dilution that comes with this move could benefit long-term shareholders. Here's why.
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Intel's stock dropped by just over 4% in Monday trading as it announced the original $15 billion share issuance. Hence, it was a quick change when it decided to raise that offering to $20 billion within 24 hours. The company has issued additional shares at $95 per share, and it expects to net around $19.7 billion from the sale. That dilutes the stock by slightly more than 4%.
Intel plans to use the proceeds for "general corporate purposes." The company explained that that would mean spending on capital expenditures (capex) and working capital.

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