Super Bowl halftime performer who raised Sudanese Palestinian flag will not face charges

Nike is the Dow’s best performer today, after joining forces with Kim Kardashian. But celebrity collabs aren’t a guaranteed fix.

Celebrity brands are making for bigger competition to their legacy counterparts, and online influencers are shortening trend cycles.

MarketWatch - 4h

Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect

Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.

Wired - Feb. 8

Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt

A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before ...

The New York Times - Feb. 9

30-year-old takes on loneliness crisis with a social networking app that's already raised $646,000

Nicola Gunby felt isolated when she moved to London — one of the biggest cities in the world. It led her to create a new social networking platform.

CNBC - Feb. 10

Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety

A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers

As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.

CNBC - Feb. 10

House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts

As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.

NBC News - Feb. 10

Dead Astronauts raises over $4M in seed round to develop its first game

Dead Astronauts held an oversubscribed seed round to expand its nascent team and work on its first game inspired by the Nordic wilderness.

VentureBeat - Feb. 10

Collins, Britt raise concerns about NIH move to slash billions in research costs

Two Republican senators, including a reliable ally of President Trump, have raised concerns about the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cut billions of dollars of “indirect” costs ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'

Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10

Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas’ threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the war

ABC News - Feb. 11

AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay's technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI.

CNBC - Feb. 11

AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay, an artificial intelligence service for sports clips, has raised $13 million in series A funding, the company announced Tuesday.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Trump tariffs on Canadian oil expected to raise U.S. gasoline prices if enacted next month

U.S. refiners have become more reliant on heavy crude from Canada. Tariffs on Canadian crude oil imports could lead to higher gasoline prices for U.S. drivers.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Worried Trump’s aluminum tariffs will raise prices on canned drinks and metal appliances? Here’s what to expect.

There’s good news for shoppers concerned that Trump’s latest tariffs will raise prices on six-packs of beer.

MarketWatch - Feb. 11

Mitch McConnell says Trump's trade war will raise prices: 'Tariffs are bad policy'

Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump have had a rocky relationship since their falling out over Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

CNBC - 6d

WWE sex abuse suit raises concerns ahead of Linda McMahon’s hearing to run Education Dept.

As Linda McMahon is set to face a confirmation hearing Thursday to lead the Education Department, several former WWE employees, their family members and two current and former education officials ...

NBC News - 5d

Sony raises full-year forecasts after solid PlayStation 5 sales in the holidays

The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.

CNBC - 5d

Olipop Just Landed a $1.85-Billion Valuation After Raising $50 Million. Here’s How It Plans to Spend the Cash

The prebiotic soda brand and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree was previously valued at $200 million in 2021.

Inc. - 5d

Prenuvo adds new health tests to flagship full-body scan, raises $120 million in fresh funding

Prenuvo exploded in popularity because of its $2,500 full-body MRI scan that has been lauded by celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

CNBC - 5d

Thousands told to evacuate in L.A. as storms raise fears over burn scars and debris flow

A downpour in Los Angeles, just weeks after the devastating wildfires, prompted a flash flood warning due to mud and debris, officials said.

NBC News - 4d

Trigger warnings don’t help PTSD, but they do a lot to raise people’s expectations | Kate Maltby

Hit drama The Years has seen audience members fainting hysterically. Perhaps if we dispensed with the red flags, people would enjoy this fine play more. If your Valentine disappointed you this ...

The Guardian - 3d

Aomni just raised $4M to prove AI can boost sales without replacing humans

Aomni raises $4M to help sales teams close more deals with AI-powered research agents that provide real-time, deep prospect intelligence—boosting close rates by up to 40%.

VentureBeat - 11h

7 Key Questions You Must Answer to Raise $1 Million in Equity Funding

Raising equity capital requires finding the right investors, structuring your deal wisely, and ensuring you can generate returns.

Inc. - 7h

U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low

Sentiment among the nation’s single-family homebuilders dropped to the lowest level in five months in February, largely due to concern over tariffs, which would raise their costs significantly.

NBC News - 6h

U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low

Sales expectations in the next six months took a major hit in the National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index.

CNBC - 6h

Bill Ackman raises bid for Howard Hughes, says he will turn it into ‘modern-day Berkshire’

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman hiked his takeover offer for Howard Hughes Holdings to create a "modern-day" Berkshire Hathaway.

CNBC - 3h

Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?

As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?

Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.

The Hill - Feb. 8

Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?

The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Who Are the Acting Heads of Federal Health Agencies?

This is a MedPage Today story. As President Donald Trump's picks to lead federal health agencies await confirmation hearings, there are now acting directors in place at HHS and its key ...

ABC News - Feb. 9

The Afghan women's cricket team who will not be silenced

The Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to "a Jason Bourne movie", led by three women on the other side of the world.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Who is new Wales caretaker head coach Sherratt?

He is the first Englishman to lead Wales after taking over from Warren Gatland for the rest of the Six Nations.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Who is Alexander Vinnik, Russian exchanged for Marc Fogel

The U.S. is expected to release Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik, a cryptocurrency kingpin, in exchange for American Marc Fogel, who was freed by Russia earlier this week, the White House ...

The Hill - 6d