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When rivals faced catastrophic AI-stock losses, Citadel founder Ken Griffin stepped in to salvage California hedge fund Situational Awareness after its July portfolio fell 67% and the firm unwound most of its $16 billion public-equities book. Griffin and his team reviewed positions overnight and ended up purchasing a chunk of the book, continuing Citadel’s pattern of stepping in during market stress.
Ken Griffin updates his plans for a multi-billion-dollar Miami commercial tower and development along Biscayne Bay after a tax dispute with Mamdani, signaling a new phase for the project.
Astrobotic completed a series of hot-fire tests of its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, firing two RDRE prototypes for more than 470 seconds in total and logging a continuous 300-second burn—the longest RDRE test to date. The tests demonstrated stable, thermally steady operation and are expected to inform throttle control, cooling, and mass reduction as the company advances toward flight-ready lunar landers and cislunar transfer vehicles.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani targets Ken Griffin with a pied-à-terre tax on non-primary homes over $5 million, prompting a Citadel memo that calls the move 'shameful' and hints the firm could pause its $6 billion redevelopment of 350 Park Avenue, a project expected to create thousands of construction and permanent jobs. Griffin, a major GOP donor who moved Citadel’s HQ to Miami, has long supported NYC through taxes and philanthropy; the memo defends Citadel's contributions while noting the potential economic impact of delaying the project.
The Pirates and top prospect Konnor Griffin are open to negotiating a long-term extension as Griffin nears his 20th birthday. Widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect entering 2026, he could command a nine-figure guarantee if the sides agree, though they’d balance current value against potential earnings in free agency. Griffin’s minor-league resume (122 games, 21 HR, 65 SB, .333/.415/.527) and his speed/defense keep him central to Pittsburgh’s plans, with opening-day promotion possibilities and strategic contract structures on the table.
Final Fantasy XVI players can take down the Griffin as part of the "Blacksmith's Blues I" quest. The Griffin is located in Caer Norvent, near the West Gate. Players should watch out for the Griffin's wind attacks and ground-pound move. Defeating the Griffin rewards players with crafting components and completes the quest.