Sapporo Holdings is selling its real estate division to a consortium led by private equity giant KKR. The $2.6 billion deal includes the iconic Yebisu Garden Place in Tokyo. The brewer plans to use the cash to double down on its core beer business.
A Starlink satellite experienced an energetic failure, losing communication and releasing debris. While it will burn up soon, the incident shows how quickly orbital trash can pile up.
The governor of Japan’s Niigata prefecture has given the crucial local endorsement needed to restart the massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station. This clears the last major regulatory and political hurdle for operator TEPCO, which could restart one reactor as soon as January.
Motive, formerly Keep Truckin, has filed for an initial public offering. The company reported $115.8 million in Q3 revenue alongside a widening net loss of $62.7 million.
In a move tied to the Trump-Xi tariff truce, the US has announced findings from a Section 301 probe into China’s chip industry but is delaying any new duties. The tariff rate will stay at zero for 18 months, with an increase scheduled for June 23, 2027. This creates a long runway but a clear point o
Electronic Arts shareholders have voted to approve a massive $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The deal now faces its final hurdle: approval from the US government.
Early evidence on AI’s impact on employment is defying the grim predictions. A Vanguard analysis reveals that jobs with high AI exposure are seeing stronger wage and job growth, suggesting augmentation, not replacement, is the current trend.
Apple has settled an antitrust probe in Brazil, agreeing to open up the iPhone to alternative app stores and payment methods. The company has 105 days to implement the changes under a three-year agreement with regulators.
The European Union is crediting its Digital Markets Act for new interoperability features in the iOS 26.3 beta. These include a system for transferring data to Android and better support for third-party smartwatches. Apple is implementing the changes to comply with EU antitrust legislation.
With Windows frustrating many users, Linux gaming is having a moment. But which distro should you choose? A new analysis highlights four standouts, each with a very different philosophy for playing your Steam library.
