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AI unlocks secrets hidden in ancient Greek papyrus
A new language model trained on 600 million ancient Greek words helps scholars restore damaged manuscripts faster than ever before.
WIRED · 1m

SEC moves to kill rule protecting pension funds
The Trump administration wants to scrap a two-decade-old anti-corruption rule that stops investment firms from bribing their way into managing billions in public employee retirement savings.
Mother Jones · 3m

Congress moves to hold Leon Black in contempt
A 41-0 committee vote puts the Apollo co-founder one step from a criminal referral over Epstein-era subpoenas.
CBS News · 1m

Apollo pulls back on trade finance
Apollo is winding down parts of Eliant just as trade finance gets harder to underwrite safely.
Pymnts · 1m

Why Liga MX is glad the Apollo deal died
A $1.3 billion offer fell apart in 2024, and Mikel Arriola says the collapse forced the reform Mexican football actually needed.
SI Mexico · 1m

The private-equity confidence game
A new book on Apollo and Leon Black asks what it means for Wall Street to be run by private equity.
Slate Magazine · 1m