TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure US user data, apps, and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.
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Microsoft 365 down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Intel’s new processor developed in Israel during Gaza War mirrors 2006 ‘miracle’ chip
Mekorot–Afikey Mayim agreement to boost water supply to Beit She’an area
Ryanair’s O’Leary shrugs off Musk insults after rejecting Starlink
The feud erupted last week after Ryanair boss O'Leary ruled out using Musk's Starlink internet service on his fleet of more than 600 jets, prompting the US billionaire to call him an "utter idiot."
Israeli unicorn Wix launches world-first AI website builder, cutting weeks of work into minutes
Wix Harmony would allow users not only to design websites in a matter of seconds rather than hours, but also to refine the design via a chatbox with an AI agent.
Intel shareholders optimistic among rising stock, data center business jump
A slew of high-profile investments engineered by Tan last year piqued investor interest in a stock that had crashed in 2024 following years of management missteps.
Meta's new AI team delivered first key models internally this month, CTO says
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, CTO Andrew Bosworth said the models built by Meta's Superintelligence Labs team, formed last year, showed significant promise.
Israel's imports of Azerbaijani oil via Turkey jump despite Ankara's trade ban
The figures are the latest example of Israel continuing trade with businesses in countries where governments condemn its reported actions in Gaza.
From generalist to deep: Why venture is being forced to specialize
Over the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that the ground beneath venture capital is shifting
WTO chief warns Greenland could lead to trade war, but what can the US gain from the island?
A 2023 survey by the European Commission showed that 25 of 34 minerals deemed "critical raw materials" were found in Greenland.
Israeli AI startup founded by women entrepreneurs announces $7 million investment round
Legato, founded by female entrepreneurs Dana Rochman and Shlomit Tennenbaum in 2025, focuses on providing AI embeds for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms.
CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll
Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.
Dynamic Staffing Services signs with 105 Israeli plants amid rising industrial labor demand
Company says it plans to place about 1,400 skilled workers in Israel’s industrial sector in 2026, as vacancies climb and the state expands foreign labor quotas.
