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VC backed by Cambridge university launches £100mn start-up fund
Cambridge Innovation Capital’s fund counts Aviva Investors and an arm of British Business Bank as backersFinancial Times - 5d -
Billions.Network launches universally accessible verification platform for humans and AI
Billions.Network, intended to be a universal human and AI network, is launching to transform digital identity verification.VentureBeat - 14h -
University of California employees walk off jobs
Thousands of employees with the University of California (UC) are walking off the jobs as two unions and the university have been unable to reach a deal, potentially affecting research and hospital ...The Hill - 1d -
Universal’s Theme Parks, Long in Disney’s Shadow, Expand at Dizzying Pace
Universal is going after Disney, the industry leader, with new parks in Florida and Texas: “We want people to think of us first.”The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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12 university students killed when their bus and a truck collide in Brazil
A bus carrying university students and a truck collided on a highway in southeastern Brazil, killing 12 passengers and injuring 21 othersABC News - Feb. 21 -
Russians hoping for peace talks and ‘universal joy’ – but will western brands return?
Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look like. After three years of war and western isolation, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joining Columbia University as fellow
Mike Pompeo, President Trump’s secretary of State in his first term, is joining Columbia University as a fellow starting in March. He will be joining the Institute of Global Politics as a ...The Hill - 4d -
Texas officials investigate potential measles exposure at two state universities
Two Texas universities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after someone who toured both campuses about 10 days ago tested positive. The state's health department says there ...CBS News - 4d -
Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work
Rapid spread of technology raises questions about how to assess undergraduate workFinancial Times - 3d -
Malaysia’s Streamline and Les’ Copaque unveil Upin & Ipin Universe game
Les’ Copaque Production has commissioned Streamline Studios in Malaysia to develop the Upin & Ipin console game.VentureBeat - 1d -
'Attacker with knife' detained after stabbing at University of Virginia, police say
One person is in custody and another is in critical condition after a stabbing near the University of Virginia's Alumni Hall Thursday, according to Nexstar's WRIC.The Hill - 15h -
Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid
Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his long-shot bid for the White House in 2024. "President Trump is reviving our ...The Hill - 4d -
Donalds launches bid for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) announced he's running for Florida governor on Tuesday, becoming the first major candidate to jump into the race. “I’m here to announce my candidacy as the next governor ...The Hill - 3d -
Pepperdine University sues Netflix and Warner Bros. over Mindy Kaling's new show
Pepperdine University filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Pepperdine University says Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series 'misappropriated' its basketball team
Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery over Mindy Kaling’s upcoming show "Running Point,” alleging trademark infringement regarding its basketball ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
First DC Universe Game Won't Be Revealed Soon, But Some "Really Interesting" Projects Are Coming
With the arrival of a new Superman movie later this year, the new DC Universe continues to grow on film and television. But what about the video games? According to DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn ...GameSpot - 4d -
Bus carrying Indiana University Indianapolis men's basketball team bursts into flames on highway
The bus carrying the Indiana University Indianapolis men's basketball team burst into flames on the highway as it returned from a game in northern Kentucky.NBC News - 4d -
Ohio university displays 'biological' sex bathroom signs in wake of new state law
One of Ohio’s largest universities has begun displaying signs limiting restroom use to “biological men” and “biological women” following the enactment of a new state law.NBC News - 3d -
As He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe,' Nicholas Galitzine shows off 'intense training' in first look
Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man in the upcoming live-action 'Masters of the Universe' adaptation. Now he's giving fans a first look at his muscular character.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Boston University vs. Lehigh prediction, odds, time: 2025 CBB picks, Feb. 26 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Boston University Terriers in a Patriot League matchup on Wednesday 10,000 timesCBS Sports - 2d -
Louisiana college student dies in off-campus event, university halts fraternity initiation activities
Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College, died Thursday after attending an off-campus event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.NBC News - 7h -
Nike and Kim Kardashian to Launch ‘NikeSkims’ Brand in the Spring
The Skims founder will enter into a rare business deal with the sports apparel company.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund
This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who can innovate and earn with Meta Horizon Worlds. The fund ...VentureBeat - 6d -
FIA condemns ‘tribalist’ booing of Verstappen and Horner at launch
Red Bull duo jeered at season launch in London this week FIA: ‘It was disappointing to hear the crowd’s reaction’ Formula One’s rulers have condemned the “tribalist” booing of Max Verstappen and ...The Guardian - 6d -
Realize Music launches singing-wellness app
Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.VentureBeat - 5d -
Blue Origin launches 10th space tourism flight
Blue Origin launched its 10th tourism flight carrying several civilians for a couple of minutes in space. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood reports.CBS News - 3d -
This Classic Fire Emblem-Inspired RPG Launches In March
Developer Sword and Axe LLC and publisher indie.io have announced that Dark Deity 2 will launch on March 24 for PC.. Dark Deity 2 is set 25 years after the events of the previous game. The realm of ...GameSpot - 2d -
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena launched to the moon
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena is headed to the moon as part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for NASA's Artemis program. Leroy Chiao, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more details.CBS News - 1d -
Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Launches on Journey to the Moon
The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft also hitched a ride on the SpaceX rocket.The New York Times - 1d -
Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.Wired - Feb. 18 -
This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
CalArts launches D.R.E.A.M.S. program to train students in location-based entertainment
The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has launched the D.R.E.A.M.S. (Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling) Initiative supported by a gift from Tom Dolan and the Dolan ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Marvel Rivals disrupted the Twitch scene from launch | StreamElements
StreamElements latest report shows the success of Marvel Rivals, which jumped to the top 10 most-watched games on Twitch.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid
Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show
Former Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) are launching a YouTube show, according to a Thursday post from Bush on her Instagram. “I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of our ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
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What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock
The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.CNBC - 6d