Rocket Lab reported record Q2 revenue of US$234m and a US$2.4b backlog, while CEO Peter Beck highlighted data centres in space as a growth opportunity following the company's US$8b acquisition of satellite operator Iridium.
pplware.sapo.pt · Aug 19, 2026
A startup de IA Cursor lançou a plataforma Origin para competir com o GitHub, aproveitando a instabilidade técnica recente da Microsoft e oferecendo interoperabilidade com repositórios existentes.
diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · Aug 19, 2026
Leopold Aschenbrenner perdeu US$ 35 bilhões em julho quando seu fundo de IA desabou 67% devido a apostas alavancadas em semicondutores. O Situational Awareness operava com alavancagem de 400% em posições concentradas.
folha.uol.com.br · Aug 19, 2026
Nasa e startup Katalyst desistiram de rebocar o telescópio espacial Swift após a nave Link apresentar falhas técnicas críticas. O equipamento de US$ 500 milhões deve se desintegrar na atmosfera terrestre até o fim do ano.
G1 · Aug 19, 2026
Em depoimento histórico, ex-diretor da Meta afirma que Mark Zuckerberg priorizou lucro e engajamento sobre segurança de crianças, negligenciando problemas conhecidos nas plataformas.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Dodgers owner Mark Walter attempted to extract Lakers and Dodgers from Spectrum SportsNet contracts to secure additional revenue, amid federal scrutiny of his financial empire.
The Guardian · Aug 19, 2026
Dallas McInerney, CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, denies deliberately wiping his phone and iPad to destroy evidence for an ICAC corruption investigation, claiming a bank security alert prompted the factory reset.
The New York Times · Aug 19, 2026
Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced scrutiny over race-related hiring practices, was found dead last week. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in academia surrounding diversity and employment policies.
Upstox · Aug 19, 2026
Indian equity markets expected to open lower on August 19 as Swiggy gains shareholder approval for IOCC status, while oil-linked stocks, Paytm, HZL, and other firms remain in focus amid corporate developments.
Funds Society · Aug 19, 2026
Multiplica, una nueva AFP nativa digital respaldada por emprendedores chilenos, busca transformar el sistema de pensiones mediante tecnología e IA, aprovechando la reforma previsional que abre espacios para nuevos actores.
Infobae · Aug 19, 2026
OpenAI ralentiza el entrenamiento de modelos avanzados de IA para reforzar seguridad y alineación tras detectar riesgos críticos en ciberseguridad. Sam Altman anuncia que la empresa actuará unilateralmente en estándares de seguridad.
ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · Aug 19, 2026
Quest Apartment Hotels disclosed a security breach affecting customer personal data including names, emails, and some dates of birth from records before June 2025. The company says it has contained the incident and notified Australian authorities.
Google News · Aug 19, 2026
Costco is launching its own Medicare Advantage plan through a partnership, marking a significant expansion into senior healthcare. The company seeks regulatory approval for a multiyear rollout of the program.
Fox Business · Aug 19, 2026
Costco and SCAN Health Plan are launching Medicare Advantage insurance products for seniors, pending regulatory approval, offering integrated pharmacy, vision, and hearing benefits across multiple states.
CX Magazine · Aug 19, 2026
StageKraft becomes the official Australian and New Zealand distributor for MEGA-Lite, a Texas-based professional lighting manufacturer known for innovative design that integrates lighting with architectural and scenic elements.
CBS News · Aug 19, 2026
Meta is on trial for allegedly designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children. The case centers on whether the company intentionally created addictive features targeting minors.
El Cronista · Aug 19, 2026
FEMSA nombró a Jim McGinley, ejecutivo con experiencia en Credit Karma y SeedFi, como CEO de Spin Credit para monetizar sus 11 millones de usuarios activos y expandir su negocio de crédito digital.
ABC · Aug 18, 2026
Revolut nombra nuevo CEO en España y planifica expansión agresiva con productos como banca privada, hipotecas y servicios empresariales para consolidarse como banco principal de millones de clientes.
financenews.com.br · Aug 18, 2026
A Cosan notificou formalmente a NYSE sobre sua intenção de deslistar voluntariamente suas ADSs, com último dia de negociação previsto para 18 de setembro de 2026, como parte de estratégia de simplificação de capital.
Google News · Aug 18, 2026
Dodgers owner Mark Walter is under federal investigation for complex financial dealings involving his insurance company and sports team assets. He sought loans backed by Lakers stake amid scrutiny of his business empire's lending practices.
SlashGear · Aug 18, 2026
Leaked photos suggest Nintendo is preparing a green and gold Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller, though the company hasn't confirmed the special-edition hardware.
Google News · Aug 18, 2026
State Farm is issuing its largest dividend payout in company history, distributing $5 billion to eligible customers through checks and account credits.
NeoFeed · Aug 18, 2026
O C6 Bank reportou lucro líquido de R$ 1,25 bilhão no primeiro semestre de 2026, com crescimento de 20% e receita recorde de R$ 6,26 bilhões, mas CEO Marcelo Kalim afirma que economia restritiva limitou resultados ainda melhores.
NPR · Aug 18, 2026
Four states opened a federal trial against Meta, alleging the company knowingly designed addictive products targeting children while concealing the risks. Opening arguments highlight claims Meta prioritized profits over child safety.
Google News · Aug 18, 2026
Anthropic's pre-IPO credit facility is set to exceed $10 billion as the AI company reports $65 billion annualized revenue run rate, positioning it for a potential 2026 IPO with valuations reaching $190-200 billion by 2028.