The Seattle Seahawks, current Super Bowl champions, are entering a formal sale process managed by the Paul G. Allen Estate. This move, expected to finalize during the 2026 offseason, aligns with honoring Paul Allen's philanthropic legacy, without disrupting current leadership.

A Gloucester fishing vessel sank off Cape Ann, leaving seven crew members missing and sparking an extensive search by the Coast Guard. The investigation, involving federal and state agencies, aims to improve safety and prevent future tragedies.

Democratic Party favorability among Democrats has dropped to 70%, down from 85% in 2024, highlighting discontent despite recent election wins. The poll also reveals widespread negativity towards both major parties, especially among independents and younger adults, as the 2026 midterms loom.

Kerala plans to regularize 20,000 aided school teachers, pending Supreme Court decisions, mandating K-TET qualification within two years for temporary hires. The state also aims to increase disability reservations from 3% to 4%, following Supreme Court directives, amidst protests from school managements.

Merck and Mayo Clinic unveil a partnership to accelerate drug development using AI and multimodal clinical data. The collaboration targets gastroenterology, dermatology, and neurology, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical trials.

Kana, a startup aiming to revolutionize marketing with flexible AI agents, has secured $15 million in seed funding led by Mayfield. Co-founders Tom Chavez and Vivek Vaidya plan to enhance engineering and product development, leveraging their extensive marketing tech experience.

A U.S. court mandates DTE Energy Co. to pay a $100 million fine and comply with Clean Air Act regulations after violations at the EES Coke Battery. DTE must seek new permits, while environmentalists view the ruling as a win for public health, although DTE plans to appeal.

The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, expands to 48 teams, projecting $11 billion in revenue with every dollar reinvested into football. FIFA anticipates the event will stimulate the US economy by $30 billion, as ticket demand surges and dynamic pricing impacts secondary markets.

Microsoft has achieved offsetting 100% of its global electricity consumption with renewable energy, advancing its carbon-neutral goal by 2030. The company continues to expand its clean-energy initiatives and partnerships, aiming to further integrate sustainability across its operations and meet growing electricity demands.

ETHZilla's stock plummets amid a strategic shift by Founders Fund, signaling a broader reevaluation of institutional crypto investment strategies. ETHZilla, once a major Ethereum holder, sees its shares drop after high-profile treasury sales and debt repayments, reflecting market pressure on its treasury model.