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UEFA has asked a Florida court to obtain evidence for potential criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA, alleging he orchestrated a covert plan to privatize World Cup rights through a subsidiary, enriching a small circle with a $4.2 billion deal that allegedly lacked independent valuation and proper consultation with FIFA’s member associations.
UEFA unanimously voted to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if FIFA proceeds with spinning off its commercial operations and selling a stake to private investors led by a New York VC created by Joshua Kushner; the plan, tied to a $20m payout to member associations, has sparked global backlash and jeopardizes Gianni Infantino’s presidency as Europe asserts the World Cup cannot become a private investment.
Neuralink is trading in private secondary markets at roughly $29–$42 billion, with some bidders aiming for about $60 billion, a roughly fivefold increase from its $9 billion valuation in last year’s round; investors are chasing exposure to Elon Musk’s AI and robotics empire, even as there’s no disclosed new funding yet and Oman’s sovereign wealth fund recently invested. Neuralink’s brain-implant technology is in early trials with 21 patients reported this year.
The Trump administration is considering selling parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private investors, a move that could shift repayment responsibilities away from the government, potentially jeopardizing borrower protections and raising legal and logistical concerns, as part of broader efforts to reduce the federal role in student lending.
The Trump administration is considering selling parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio, but experts and advocacy groups express skepticism about the financial benefits and concerns that such a sale could shortchange borrowers and benefit wealthy investors at the expense of struggling families.
Embracer Group is reportedly selling Saber Interactive to private investors for up to $500 million, making Saber a privately owned company with around 3,500 employees. Despite Embracer's restructuring and job cuts, Saber will continue working on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake. The deal may also involve bringing along some Embracer subsidiaries, and Saber recently announced a new game, Jurassic Park: Survival.