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MLS to implement cash transfers between clubs
The MLS announced Tuesday will be allowed to use cash to acquire players from other clubs for the 2025 season, marking a significant shift from previous rules that restricted transfers to non-cash ...ESPN - 16h -
Payroll Startup Deel Accused of Charges Related to Money Laundering
The startup, recently valued at $12 billion, says it hasn’t broken any laws.Inc. - 1d -
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?Inc. - 2d -
Inside Trump’s renewed interest to acquire Greenland for US
President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out the use of American military force to seize control of Greenland, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump is not the ...NBC News - 2d -
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000ABC News - 3d -
China's Local Governments Settle Overdue Bills With Apartments, Not Cash
In recent years, Chinese property developers have used unsold apartments to settle debts to construction companies and furniture suppliers. Now, Chinese local governments are following suit.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Death threats by WhatsApp: extortion drains Peruvians’ cash
From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the regionFinancial Times - 3d -
Breaking the data bottleneck: Salesforce’s ProVision speeds multimodal AI training with image scene graphs
Salesforce is using structured representation of image semantics to power programs that synthesize instruction datasets for AI training.VentureBeat - 4d -
How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business
After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.Inc. - 4d -
With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves
How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.Inc. - 5d -
Australian casino group Star faces cash crunch as shares tumble 28%
Money laundering penalties and cost of living crisis take toll on gambling operationsFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump Inauguration, Awash in Cash, Runs Out of Perks for Big Donors
The president-elect has raised more than $170 million for his swearing-in, an inaugural record, as wealthy Americans flock to curry favor with him and some give money even without the prospect of ...The New York Times - 6d -
Sounders acquire star striker Ferreira from Dallas
Seattle Sounders FC has acquired United States forward Jesús Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas.ESPN - 6d -
AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.Inc. - 6d -
Bitcoin Is Luring More Companies and Their Cash
It is a sharp pivot away from the cautious approach of the traditional corporate treasury, normally charged with safeguarding cash rather than chasing higher returns.The New York Times - 6d -
China expands ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme to rice cookers and microwaves
Beijing unveils $11bn in subsidies to trade in appliances amid concern over weak economic momentumFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland amid father's interest in acquiring island
Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland amid his father’s interest in acquiring the island. “Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland. The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Paychex to Acquire Competitor Paycor HCM
Payroll-services company Paychex is acquiring rival Paycor HCM in a deal with an enterprise value of about $4.1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers
The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Salesforce’s AI efforts draw doubts from the stock’s newest bear
Salesforce has been seen as an early AI winner, but a Guggenheim analyst worries about how the company and its peers will be able to monetize a technology that nearly everyone is offering.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Stryker to Acquire Inari Medical in Deal Valued at $4.9 Billion
Inari makes mechanical thrombectomy solutions designed to treat peripheral vascular diseases. Stryker said the deal would be complementary to its neurovascular business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Online Holiday Shopping Got an AI Boost, Says Salesforce
Online sales climbed 4 percent in the year-end buying period, as AI-powered chatbots facilitated sales and returns.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
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Who Owns Jan. 6?
Trump is trying to rewrite history, but history may not comply.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Seahawks' Smith cashes in on $6M bonus in win
While Geno Smith said he cared most about the win in Sunday's finale, he also hit three contract escalators in the game worth $6 million.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Amazon's Prime Video Acquires Melania Trump Film
The project is expected to be released in the second half of this year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action
This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Rangers Reportedly Looking To Unload Contracts With Hopes Of Acquiring A Star Player
Here's an inside look on what Chris Drury has planned for the Rangers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
The Rangers Have Their Sights Set On Acquiring J.T. Miller
Chris Drury must do all he can to trade for J.T. Miller from the Canucks.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
6 Rules for Startup Fundraising
Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups
An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race
Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M
Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.CBS News - Jan. 1
