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DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app

Updated on: December 19, 2025 / 2:28 PM EST / CBS News

Data center deals hit record $61 billion in 2025 amid construction frenzy

Hyperscalers are increasingly turning to outside capital in the form of debt to fund the energy-intensive infrastructure.

Why is Truth Social owner Trump Media merging with a fusion energy firm?

What we know about the deal with TAE Technologies so far – from why it is happening to what fusion energy is

Google's boomerang year: 20% of AI software engineers hired in 2025 were ex-employees

As competition heats up for AI talent, Google turned to hiring more so-called boomerang employees in 2025.

Day 19 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Sombrero Galaxy

Day 19 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Sombrero Galaxy. First discovered in 1781 by the French astronomer Pierre Méchain, the Sombrero Galaxy lies about 30 million light-years away, and is well known for its distinctive dark ring of dust, seen here edge-on.

Move over Bluetooth: wired headphones are back

From celebrity endorsements to digital fatigue, the once-obsolete white wire has become a fashion statement and a quiet act of opting out

The bottom in Oracle may be in. This options trade lets you ride the gains while limiting risk

It may be time to own this essential AI product and service behemoth.

‘A black hole’: families and police say tech giants delay investigations in child abuse and drug cases

US law enforcement officers say Meta and Snapchat routinely delay or reject warrants. The companies disagree

‘Avatar’ Wants to Please Only the Fans

But for the franchise’s devotees, Fire and Ash is another thrilling installment.

Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend as tech begins to make lasting global impact

People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.

Palo Alto Networks announces multibillion-dollar deal with Google Cloud

The agreement is an expansion of the companies' existing strategic partnership.

Oracle stock jumps 8% as cloud provider joins investor group to run TikTok's U.S. business

The new joint venture will prevent TikTok from shutting down in the U.S. due to national security concerns.