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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 - 15h -
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. - 2d -
Brutalist, modern architecture have moment in the spotlight
"The Brutalist" will be released nationwide next week. The film tells the story of an architect who survives the Holocaust and brings that unique building style to America. It's not the only ...CBS News - 1d -
The N.F.L. Divisional Round Arrives With One Matchup Stealing the Spotlight
After wild-card games full of blowouts, this weekend features more compelling matchups, including a grand finale between the Bills and the Ravens.The New York Times - 1d -
Child labor in slaughterhouses spotlighted by 3 settlements this week
JSB and Perdue Farms agreed to settlements of $4 million each, while QSA, which employed 54 children, will pay $400,000.CBS News - 2d -
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. - 2d -
Our Insurance System Subsidizes Moves to Disaster Zones
Our policies encourage Americans to flock to areas particularly prone to climate-related disasters.The New York Times - 3d -
With Spotlight on New Orleans, Louisiana Moves Homeless Out of Sight
With the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras coming, Gov. Jeff Landry is using the emergency order from the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street to remove the homeless from downtown.The New York Times - 3d -
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. - 4d -
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. - 6d -
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. - 6d -
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 - Jan. 12 -
California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Worst NFL contracts of all time: Deshaun Watson's Browns deal comes further into spotlight after Achilles tear
Here's a look at some of the worst deals in NFL historyCBS Sports - 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 -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
NBA 2K25 will spotlight Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Season 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder star will be honored in the game's upcoming season, which will begin on Jan. 10.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Before the Palisades Fire, many of those homeowners had lost insurance
About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.Wired - 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 -
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires
JPMorgan analysts double estimates as blazes continue to rageFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Ravens-Steelers preview: Lamar Jackson back in the playoff spotlight for Baltimore
The Steelers slumped badly late in the season, including a loss to the Ravens.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?
What we mainly fear is that “breaking up” with the current private insurance model would be even worseThe Hill - Jan. 8 -
Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers
PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulationFinancial 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 -
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 -
Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need
Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action
This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
6 Rules for Startup Fundraising
Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
'He doesn't get the love that he should': How Quinn Ewers put Texas back in the spotlight
Ewers, about to face former school Ohio State, wants to be the QB to deliver Texas' first national title since 2005.ESPN - 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 -
New Orleans attack puts spotlight on inauguration security
The attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people has put a fresh spotlight on security plans around what is set to be an active month of events in the nation’s capital, culminating with ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Bowl action? There was plenty, and the best came far away from the spotlight of the college playoffs
Somewhere in the fight-filled, money-chasing hustle that the college bowl season has become, a national champion will emergeABC News - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attack and Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion put car-rental app Turo in the spotlight
The peer-to-peer service was used to rent vehicles used in the incidents on New Orleans’ storied Bourbon Street and at a Trump Organization–operated hotel in Las Vegas, leading investigators to ...MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Pokemon Go January 2025 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And More
A new year has begun, and Pokemon Go is ushering it in with a variety of events and debuts. The game's Dual Destiny season continues with the arrival of several new Pokemon, including Fidough and ...GameSpot - Jan. 1 -
Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up
Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to reevaluate every recipient's eligibility. Some have been able to get benefits back, but ...NBC News - Dec. 31