One of America’s top AI Hedge Fund may lose billions in NJ’s biggest-ever divorce case

John Overdeck faces a staggering multibillion-dollar claim from his wife, Laura Overdeck, who demands a considerable equity stake in the well-known hedge fund, Two Sigma Investments. This intense legal confrontation not only hinges on substantial financial claims and changes in firm leadership but also on the couple’s differing views regarding the fund’s valuation at the…

New pigment-free coating stays 6°C cooler than surrounding air in desert sun

Columbia Engineering researchers developed a porous polymer coating that can cool surfaces below the surrounding air temperature without using electricity. The coating replaces conventional white pigments with nano-to-microscale air voids that reflect sunlight and release heat towards the sky. Tests showed the surface stayed about 6°C below ambient temperature in Arizona and 3°C below it…

Why India’s rice exports to Iran may survive Trump’s sanctions threat

India’s rice exports to Iran are expected to continue despite tougher US sanctions. Demand from Iran remains firm for food security reasons, ensuring continued purchases. Indian exporters utilize alternative payment channels in countries like Turkey and the UAE. Essential goods like rice and pharmaceuticals are unlikely to face disruption. Bilateral trade has significantly declined from…

Rs 30 lakh a month for an intern? India’s high-speed trading firms are in a fierce talent war

In a bid to attract the brightest minds, high-frequency trading firms in India are ramping up intern compensation to unprecedented levels. This surge in hiring is influenced by stricter regulations on derivatives and a lull in equity market movements. Companies such as Quadeye and Graviton Research Capital are notably enhancing their internship packages, with global…