BREAKING: Nvidia has officially become the first company to reach a staggering $5 trillion valuation, just three months after surpassing the $4 trillion mark. The surge in demand for its advanced AI chips is driving this monumental growth, with shares hitting $207.86 in early trading, translating to a market cap of $5.05 trillion.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is en route to South Korea this week, coinciding with the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where leaders from major economies including the United States, China, and Japan are gathering.
In a separate but urgent incident, authorities in Mississippi are on high alert as they search for three escaped monkeys after a truck transporting them overturned. Initially believed to be dangerous, officials from Tulane University clarified that the monkeys are not carrying diseases. Sheriff Randy Johnson emphasized the need to “neutralize” them due to their aggressive nature.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is facing a significant outage affecting its Azure cloud services, leaving users unable to access popular platforms like Office 365 and Minecraft. The tech giant is actively investigating the issue related to its global content delivery network.
In tech advancements, Uber announced plans to launch autonomous taxi rides in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting in late 2026. The company aims to deploy 20,000 self-driving vehicles in multiple locations, with 100 test vehicles hitting the roads soon.
In a political context, a potential deal to transition TikTok to U.S. ownership could be finalized as President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. This agreement could end long-standing concerns regarding the app’s operations in the United States.
Adding a touch of human interest, a San Francisco dog was dramatically rescued after falling from a cliff at Fort Funston. Firefighters successfully retrieved the pet, which had been clinging to a ledge for over 20 minutes, reuniting it with its relieved owner.
In sports news, former NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Reports indicate he was found asleep at the wheel of his SUV, further complicating his legal issues following a previous arrest for similar charges.
As these stories develop, stay tuned for more updates on these urgent incidents that are shaping headlines today.
