Valkyries struggle to lure free agents as 'startup'

NFL free agents 2025: Ranking the top offensive tackles

The Patriots must find protection for Drake Maye. Here are the top offensive tackles they can choose from in free agency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Meta backs Databricks as the data analytics startup inches toward IPO

Meta rarely invests in startups, but it works with Databricks on the Llama open-source models that Meta trains.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Southern states struggle to clear snowy roads

As bitter cold and heavy snow sweeps across much of the South and Gulf Coast, road crews are struggling to clear roadways due to a lack of equipment and materials.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Funding for gaming startups dropped off in Q4 2024 | Konvoy

Konvoy's latest report shows that funding for gaming-related startups was curiously low in Q4 2024, as were VC deals.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram

In the days before TikTok went dark, Instagram and Facebook released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting its platforms as a comparable alternative.

Wired - Jan. 21

NFL free agents 2025: Ranking the top 10 wide receivers

NFL teams that need an upgrade at wide receiver should consider signing these 10 players when free agency starts.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in northern Vermont on Monday afternoon, the FBI said in a statement. The shooting took place on Interstate 91 in Coventry, roughly 20 miles south of ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

After whiffing on biggest free agents, Jays finally get slugger they need

After missing out on other top free agents this winter, the Blue Jays get an injection of power in the lineup with the switch-hitting slugger.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Why are Man Utd struggling in Amorim's system?

Match Of The Day 2 pundits Leon Osman and Fara Williams discuss Manchester United's tactical struggles under new coach Ruben Amorim, as well as his stern criticism of his side after a 3-1 loss to ...

BBC News - Jan. 20

Why Europe will struggle to buy more US gas

Donald Trump has threatened EU with tariffs unless bloc steps up LNG imports

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Angelenos Struggle to Find Housing Amid L.A. Wildfires

Over 10,000 structures Pacific Palisades and Altadena are destroyed by the wildfires.

Inc. - Jan. 19

LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection

A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Trump return prompts reset by struggling media outlets

President-elect Trump’s return to the White House is forcing a major shift in editorial tone by some of the nation’s leading mainstream news outlets. News organizations like The Washington Post, ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Latest buzz on free agent Roki Sasaki: Japanese star chooses to sign with Dodgers

Here is the latest buzz surrounding Japanese free agent right-hander Roki Sasaki, who is expected to sign with an MLB team in January...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Rahm misses cut, McIlroy struggles in Dubai

Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.

ESPN - Jan. 17

OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup

Mira Murati’s still unnamed AI startup’s goal remains a mystery, but she clearly has a plan—starting with gathering a pool of industry experts.

Inc. - Jan. 17

'It's an adjustment': What's behind the Timberwolves' struggles to build chemistry

The Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to build chemistry this season after cornerstone forward Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to New York in the offseason.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Kevin O'Connell wants to sign extension with Vikings, coach set to be a free agent after 2025 season

O'Connell says he hopes to remain in Minnesota

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding

After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.

Inc. - Jan. 15

What’s next for agentic AI? LangChain founder looks to ambient agents

LangChain’s founder Harrison Chase is looking to advance agentic AI with the concept of ambient agents, which might well be the next step on the path to generalized intelligence.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

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. - Jan. 13

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. - Jan. 13

Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

ESPN - Jan. 13

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 250,000

ABC News - Jan. 12

76ers continue to struggle with Joel Embiid out again

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title

ABC News - Jan. 10

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. - Jan. 10

Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat

Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Ranking the 10 best WNBA free agents -- and eight other players who could be on the move

Who are the top players who could be difference-makers in this year's WNBA free agency?

ESPN - Jan. 9

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. - Jan. 9

Batting Around: Which team most needs to sign Alex Bregman? Free-agent third baseman still available

CBS Sports ranked Bregman the No. 3 free agent this offseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech

Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?

BBC News - Jan. 9

Trump will struggle to drive down oil prices

Energy production in the US will rise but more of the output will be gassy

Financial Times - Jan. 9

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. - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8