Google and Microsoft Just Proved the AI Trade Is Alive—While OpenAI Is Sweating

In brief Google Cloud hit $20.03 billion in Q1 2026—up 63% year-over-year—while Microsoft’s AI business surpassed a $37 billion annual revenue run rate, up 123% year-over-year. Alphabet’s total Q1 revenue reached $109.9 billion, its fastest growth rate since 2022; Microsoft posted $82.9 billion in revenue, up 18%. OpenAI missed its own internal revenue and user…

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Founder of Solana Token Launchpad Believe Arrested on Assault, Strangulation Charges

In brief Prosecutors charged Benjamin Pasternak with strangulation and assault over a March 31 incident. Pasternak was arraigned and pleaded not guilty; his next court date is in June. The arrest adds to mounting legal troubles over allegedly deceptive token sales. Benjamin Pasternak, founder of the Solana-based token launchpad Believe, was arrested Tuesday and charged…

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