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China’s Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow - WTOP News
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (71+ words) HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Alibaba said that growth accelerated for both its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses in the latest quarter, driven by the AI…...
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1173+ words) May 12, 2026, 6: 05 AM The company, which revolutionized online shopping in 2005 with two-day deliveries for Prime members, is rapidly opening small order-processing hubs in dozens of U. S. and foreign cities to cater to shoppers who can't or don't want to wait for cough…...
Shares of e Bay jump take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from Game Stop's Ryan Cohen
1+ week, 2+ day ago (262+ words) LOCAL UPDATE: Kayaker dead after Potomac River accident near Great Falls May 4, 2026, 7: 55 AM Shares of e Bay are soaring before the opening bell Monday as Ryan Cohen's Game Stop pursues an approximately $56 billion takeover of company, seeing it as a…...
Amazon reports an increase in profits and sales for 1 Q, fueled by cloud computing unit
1+ week, 6+ day ago (47+ words) Copyright " 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material. .. Amazon reports an increase in profits and sales for 1 Q, fueled by cloud computing unit April 29, 2026, 4: 13 PM...
Guide to Every Part of a Check
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1260+ words) OLYMPIC NEWS: There's a winner in the men's Olympic hockey gold medal game UPDATE: "At this time, TSA Pre Check remains operational,' DHS tells WTOP WEATHER ALERT: DC region prepares as wintry mix shifts to snow Sunday night into Monday…...
Investing in Crypto: Pros, Cons and Whether It's a Good Bet Right Now
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1523+ words) November 23, 2025, 7: 00 PM Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen more than 30% from its October highs, which may have investors wondering whether it's still a good investment opportunity. There's no doubt that investing in leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether (ETH) has paid off…...
Data Doctors: Are e SIMs safe to use while traveling?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) MORE WINTER COMING? Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter LOCAL UPDATE: DC region sees mix of school closings, delays Monday due to icy conditions January 23, 2026, 4: 23 PM Q: Are e SIMs safe to use…...
Jordans, i Mac and a trip to Germany: DC holiday market visitors recount priciest gifts
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (454+ words) December 16, 2025, 5: 41 AM There's going to be a lot of budget-busting presents found under the Christmas tree, if the National Retail Federation's prediction comes true. The group said that for the first time, $1 trillion will be spent this holiday season. While…...
Online shopping? How you pay makes a big difference, says consumer protection group
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (511+ words) WEATHER ALERT: Temperatures in DC region remain in the teens, wind chill close to zero CLOSINGS & DELAYS: Most Maryland, Virginia schools districts to open on a 2-hour delay December 9, 2025, 8: 45 AM Chances are you're doing a lot of spending this holiday…...
What to get the stargazer in your life for the holidays in 2025
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1149+ words) November 27, 2025, 6: 50 AM For my annual WTOP "Gift Ideas for Stargazers," I thought I would get this year's suggestions out to coincide with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, to possibly help get the best deals for that special someone on…...