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Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said the company will be participating in OpenAI’s latest funding round, describing it as potentially “the largest investment we’ve ever made.” “We will invest a great deal of money,” Huang told reporters while visiting Taipei on Saturday. “I believe in OpenAI. The work that they do is incredible. They’re one of the most consequential companies of our time.” Huang didn’t say exactly how much the company might contribute but described the investment as “huge.”  “Let Sam announce how much he’s going to raise — it’s for him to decide,” Huang said, adding that…

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday. “We’re looking at everything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to what happened,” Blanche said during a news conference. Blanche did not explain why DOJ decided to open an investigation into Pretti’s killing, but has said a similar probe is not warranted in the Jan. 7 death of Renee Good, who was shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Buying a house with someone else can be a great way to cut down on the rising cost of living and monthly mortgage payments. More people are buying homes before getting married, teaming up with friends to purchase property, or inheriting a house alongside siblings. But when you’re ready to move on, disagreements between owners can stall the process.  While usually a last resort, a partition action can create a clear path forward when negotiations break down. Whether you’re selling in Sacramento, CA or Portland, ME, we’ve partnered with Underwood Law Firm to help explain partition actions and when they…

In This Article Most short-term rental hosts wake up and do the same thing: check occupancy, tweak pricing, and hope the bookings keep rolling in. Meanwhile, they’re missing six much easier ways to add serious money to their bottom line. We’re talking $10,000, $20,000, even $50,000 in extra annual revenue that’s just sitting there. I manage over 20 STR units that gross $1 million annually, and I can tell that most short-term rental hosts wake up and do the same thing: check occupancy, tweak pricing, and hope the bookings keep rolling in. Meanwhile, they’re missing six much easier ways to…

In This Article Real estate investors and their accountants have turned tax avoidance into a fine art, with a sophisticated panoply of techniques designed to keep Uncle Sam’s cloying hands at bay. However, in a plot twist, presented in the form of another of President Donald Trump’s freewheeling, shoot-from-the-hip ideas to increase affordability, Uncle Sam might be changing roles—from pillager to provider—by eliminating capital gains tax on the sale of single-family houses.  For small investors sitting on a pile of equity in their personal residence, a potential tax-free windfall could be deployed for investments. Why a Higher Capital Gains Exclusion…

How fast a house sells depends on a mix of pricing, location, condition, marketing, and market conditions—some of which you can control, and others you can’t. While some homes attract offers within days, others sit on the market for weeks or months, often due to small missteps that compound over time. A key metric sellers and agents use to track speed is days on market (DOM). Days on market refers to the number of days a home is listed for sale before it goes under contract. Lower DOM typically signals strong demand, accurate pricing, and good presentation, while higher DOM…

On one hand, tapping into the equity you’ve built up in your property could help you take down bigger and better investing opportunities, but on the other hand, a completely paid-off property might help you sleep better at night. We’re weighing all of your options in today’s episode!Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and Tony are diving back into the BiggerPockets Forums, and today’s first question comes from an investor who’s working through a significant rental property repair. The tenant is making special requests, but should the landlord accommodate them?Next, we hear from someone who’s considering a cash-out refinance for…

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says he used extreme team-motivating tactics to meet seemingly impossible deadlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In a conversation with Fortune Editor in Chief Alyson Shontell on the Titans and Disruptors of Industry podcast, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla admitted to using what he called “emotional blackmail” in order to create and deliver vaccines faster.  Specifically, his team was tasked with creating a vaccine to combat the new illness from scratch. Once created, Pfizer needed to far exceed prior shipping and supply chain constraints; at one point, it even had to produce its own dry ice because not…

Comparing home insurance quotes can be confusing, especially when two seemingly similar homes come back with very different prices. The truth is, insurers don’t just pick numbers—they calculate risk based on a variety of factors, including property details, history, and potential future claims. Understanding how home insurance is calculated helps buyers make more informed decisions and plan for costs beyond the mortgage. For buyers considering different financing options, such as an FHA loan, knowing how insurance affects monthly payments can be an important part of the overall picture. This Redfin article breaks down what buyers can do to uncover key…

When people think about home insurance, they often focus on the policy itself. Deductibles, coverage limits, or which insurer they choose usually get the most attention. In reality, one of the biggest drivers of cost is the home itself.  The physical condition, age, materials, and upkeep of a property all play a major role in pricing. Understanding these factors that affect homeowners insurance premiums can help you make smarter decisions, whether you already own a home or are planning to buy one. How home age impacts insurance premiums Older homes often come with higher insurance premiums, but it is not…