Founder Hustling Turn

This Founder Is Hustling to Turn L.A.’s Swimming Pools Into Fire Hydrants

As demand triples, Brushfire Battle Systems is scrambling to fill orders.

Inc. - 13h

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The New York Times - 1d

TikTok's Founder Has a Formula for Everything. Can It Crack the Supreme Court?

As the Supreme Court weighs a ban on the video-sharing site, no one has more to lose than Zhang Yiming.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges

The website enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife for years, authorities say.

CBS News - 5d

Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

The New York Times - 5d

The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires

With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.

Wired - 5d

U.S. Steel Faces Stark Choices as Nippon Steel Merger Founders

The onetime dynamo is fighting to revive a takeover by Nippon Steel. Other tie-ups could also face obstacles, and going it alone could force cutbacks.

The New York Times - 5d

France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case

The site, coco.fr, was shut down in June after being linked to more than 23,000 sexual abuse and other cases in France alone, including the rape trial that shocked the country last year.

The New York Times - 5d

France charges founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot

Isaac Steidl charged over site used by criminals including man convicted of recruiting strangers to rape his wife. France has charged the founder of an adult website used to commit sexual offences, ...

The Guardian - 5d

Cohere co-founder sees big AI opportunity in enterprise, happy to stay out of ChatGPT's way

Cohere on Thursday debuted its early access program for its AI agent platform called North, as it deepens its focus on the enterprise.

CNBC - 5d

French police arrest founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot

Isaac Steidl being held over site used by criminals including man convicted of recruiting strangers to rape his wife. The founder of the website used by Dominique Pelicot to recruit strangers to ...

The Guardian - 6d

Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?

Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March

Financial Times - 6d

Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California

Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...

CBS News - 6d

Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould

Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...

The Guardian - 6d

Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

The laws turning Arab-Israelis into ‘second-class citizens’

Rules on deportations and taking part in elections seen as deepening systemic inequality of Palestinians in the country

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Europe can still win in AI despite US dominance, says Skype co-founder

Niklas Zennström believes continent can thrive by developing applications on top of artificial intelligence models

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Nvidia Founder Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen AI and Gaming Chips at CES 2025

The Blackwell-powered GeForce RTX 50 Series desktop and laptop graphics processors were a highlight of the massive tech trade show underway in Las Vegas.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's National Front, dies at 96

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Meta Turns to Community Notes, Mirroring X

Social media companies are abandoning years of fact-checking practices as Republicans criticize it as censorship.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Nvidia founder unveils next generation of AI and gaming chips at CES 2025

In a packed Las Vegas arena, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang stood on stage and marveled over the crisp real-time computer graphics displayed on the screen behind him.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says

ABC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen - founder of French far right and 'Devil of the Republic'

A Holocaust denier and unrepentant extremist on race and immigration, the far-right politician has died at 96.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia founder unveils new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

Chipmaker Nvidia has unveiled new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

ABC News - Jan. 7

Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions, dies at 81

Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions, worked with artists Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari and many others, dies at 81.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

How Canada’s Voters Turned on Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony

Andy Gavin, one of the co-founders of Naughty Dog, has explained why the company sold itself to Sony back in 2001. Posting on LinkedIn , Gavin said he's been asked "countless times" why Naughty ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Chinese venture capitalists force failed founders on to debtor blacklist

Pursuit of entrepreneurs threatens start-up ecosystem as investors target personal assets to claw back funding

Financial Times - Jan. 6

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Healthcare turns to AI for medical note-taking ‘scribes’

Investment in the apps has doubled as Big Tech and start-ups compete to grab share of market

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - Jan. 4

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3