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A former contractor for Super Micro Computer Inc., Ting-Wei 'Willy' Sun, pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to charges connected to violating U.S. export controls by conspiring to reroute advanced Nvidia-powered artificial intelligence servers to China. The case is part of a broader federal crackdown on illegal technology diversion schemes involving high-performance computing hardware restricted under U.S. trade policies to prevent foreign military and technological advancement.

Sequoia-backed semiconductor startup Nuvacore is reportedly raising new funding at a valuation of approximately $2.5 billion amid surging investor demand for artificial intelligence hardware and advanced data center chips. Founded earlier in 2026, the company focuses on building general-purpose CPU cores optimized for high-performance workloads and agentic computing. This fundraising effort highlights a broader resurgence in venture capital appetite for hardware startups, with global semiconductor funding significantly outpacing previous years.

Prediction market Kalshi has launched an investigation into suspicious trades placed on its platform regarding the appointment of Katie Zacharia as President Donald Trump's new White House press secretary, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Zacharia, a conservative commentator who previously worked at the Department of Homeland Security, had been trading at roughly a one percent implied probability before the announcement. Suspicious wagers placed shortly before the official confirmation carried expected gross payouts ranging from approximately nineteen hundred to over four thousand dollars. The incident revives scrutiny over potential insider trading and the use of confidential government information in political prediction markets following earlier controversies involving White House staff.

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel announced the passing of Rodney Muñoz, his longtime costume designer of nearly 30 years, at the age of sixty. In an emotional social media tribute shared on Friday, Kimmel praised Muñoz as a remarkably talented, hardworking, and humorous man whose tough exterior concealed a generous and caring heart. Muñoz was well-known behind the scenes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he meticulously prepared complex costumes—such as a Snow White outfit and a Mr. Potato Head suit—for the host. Kimmel noted that Muñoz was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend who supported the show's staff through difficult times. The loss marks another deeply felt tragedy for the late-night program following the passing of bandleader Cleto Escobedo III the previous year. Tributes poured in from colleagues, fans, and the Costume Designers Guild honoring his legacy in television.

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb addressed the media following head coach Sean Payton's decision to resume offensive play-calling duties after a two-and-two start to the season. Webb admitted that being stripped of the play-calling role after just four games was 'not ideal,' noting the small sample size against a tough opening stretch of opponents whose first four opponents combined for a thirteen-and-three record. Despite the disappointment, Webb expressed excitement regarding how the team and offensive staff will respond heading into their upcoming matchup. While Webb will no longer call plays, he retains substantial responsibilities in game planning, weekly operations, and assisting Payton. At thirty-one years old, Webb remains a key member of Denver's coaching staff as they seek offensive consistency under quarterback Bo Nix.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is struggling offensively in the Major League Baseball postseason, hitting .154 with two walks and four strikeouts during the National Division Series win over the Atlanta Braves. Ohtani's early-round slump stems partly from nagging right biceps and left knee injuries that limited him to 139 regular-season games and landed him on the injured list in September. Manager Dave Roberts shifted Ohtani from his usual leadoff spot to fifth in Game 3 and fourth in Game 4 as tactical adjustments against opposing pitching. Despite Ohtani and the broader Dodgers lineup combining for a .203 team batting average against Atlanta, Los Angeles secured a four-game series victory. Ohtani has acknowledged he is not at full health as the team advances deeper into the postseason schedule.