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“Shrinking” is a therapeutic retreat from an ugly world

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Recently, I spent too much time trying to figure out if it ever rains on “Shrinking.” The answer is yes, but infrequently. Two episodes into its third season, Jimmy Laird (played by co-creator Jason Segel) and his crew have yet to experience a day of inclement weather in their version of Pasadena. That doesn’t mean … Read more

Oracle may slash up to 30,000 jobs to fund AI data-center expansion as US banks retreat

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Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst at Greyhound Research, sees the banking divergence as a critical warning sign. “The difference in sentiment between US and Asian banks isn’t just a minor detail; it’s the first serious sign of financial friction in Oracle’s hyperscale ambitions,” he said. The $300 billion OpenAI deal may look impressive, he added, … Read more