Nelson Peltz sells entire Disney stake weeks after losing proxy battle
Activist investor Nelson Peltz has sold his entire stake in Disney, a person familiar with the matter tells CNBC.
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Salesforce shares plunge 16% on first revenue miss since 2006
Salesforce shares plummeted as much as 17% in extended trading on Wednesday after the cloud software vendor reported weaker-than-expected revenue and issued guidance that trailed Wall Street's expectations.
Japan sets up parliamentary group to probe UFO sightings, move research into mainstream
A new Japanese parliamentary group, featuring a number of senior politicians including a potential future prime minister, has been formed to probe UFO sightings with the aim of moving research into the mysterious phenomenon more towards the mainstream.
South Korea says North Korea has fired barrage of missiles toward its eastern waters
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday fired a barrage of suspected ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military, days after its attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure but still drew strong condemnation from its rivals.
New Delhi Sweats Through Its Hottest Recorded Day
New Delhi recorded its highest temperature ever measured on Wednesday — 126 degrees Fahrenheit, or 52.3 degrees Celsius — leaving residents of the Indian capital sweltering in a heat wave that has kept temperatures in several Indian states well above 110 degrees for weeks.
Former OpenAI board member explains why CEO Sam Altman got fired before he was rehired
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner, who helped oust CEO Sam Altman in November, broke her silence when she spoke on a podcast released Tuesday about events inside the company leading up to Altman's firing.
Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight fell 54 meters in less than five seconds, investigation finds
The Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence on its way from London to Singapore dropped 54 meters (178 feet) in less than five seconds, preliminary findings released Wednesday showed.
Saudi Aramco to reportedly sell $10 billion to $20 billion worth of shares in new offering
Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco plans to offer a fresh sale of between $10 and $20 billion of its stock as soon as this week, the Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday, citing individuals with knowledge of the matter.