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The Technology Business Programming Network, beloved by decidedly “online” technology insiders, has been acquired by OpenAI for a figure in the “low hundreds of millions” of dollars, according to the Financial Times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Defenders do not often get individual recognition, but Gabriel has been a hugely influential figure in Arsenal's march towards the title.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The average manager had roughly 12 direct reports last year, according to Gallup, a nearly 50% jump from when the firm first measured the figure in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

DJ Dan, a major figure in West Coast house music whose work helped seed California’s globally influential rave culture, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Even Mrs. Clarke treated herself to a slice, although she had been watching her figure in recent months.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood