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Baya Systems raises $36M for AI and chiplet innovation

Baya Systems, a chip technology company that wants accelerate intelligent computing, raised $36 million in funding.

VentureBeat - Jan. 23

Edelman sounds alarm over 'descent into grievance' in Davos – but whose fault is that? | Adam Lowenstein

While the global PR firm blames ‘economic fears’ for this ‘age of grievance’, the executive class doesn’t seem very fearful. High up in the Swiss Alps this week, an influential public relations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Reeves’ offensive against regulators sparks alarm from consumer groups

Chancellor’s pro-business intervention raises concerns that protections are being weakened

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Netflix raising prices as subscriptions soar

Netflix plans to raise the cost of a subscription after reporting one of its best financial quarters to end 2024. A standard basic plan including advertisements will now cost $17.99, with a premium ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Scientists sound alarm over concerning find beneath Arctic sea ice: 'It is hard to predict what impacts this could have'

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Netflix to raise prices in US as new subscribers soar

Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.

BBC News - Jan. 22

New allegations against Pete Hegseth alarm Democrats as Pentagon confirmation looms

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Bell & Ross launches sky-inspired BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France watch

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

McCarthy on Biden pardons: 'It raises doubt on what they did'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized President Biden's decision to pardon Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) and other members of the House panel that ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Weak UK demand for electric vehicle charging sparks investor alarm

Pod Point shares fall almost 40% after group backed by L&G warns on revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 20

BoJ looks to raise rates in shadow of Trump inauguration

Increase would further entrench officials’ move to normalise monetary policy

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Wales failing to tackle alarming decline in nature, report finds

One in six Welsh species threatened with extinction but report says Welsh government lacks ‘action and investment’. The Welsh government is failing to halt the “alarming” decline in nature, putting ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2025), Tested and Reviewed

If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).

Wired - Jan. 18

Christopher Bell can't stop smiling amid his return to the Chili Bowl: 'Im here to have fun'

TULSA, Okla. — For the last two weeks, Christopher Bell has had a smile on his face that would make the Cheshire cat jealous. The reason: For the last two weeks, Bell has been living on Tulsa time. ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Ring the NFL division bells! Predictions and keys for all 4 matchups

Fans know the divisional round is the best weekend of football all year. Now that it's here, get up to speed on how this could play out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen

Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Nearly 330,000 smoke alarms sold by HSN recalled due to malfunction

There have been 8 reports of made-in-China alarms sold by HSN nationwide and online not sounding in response to smoke.

CBS News - Jan. 16

The alarming contradictions awaiting Donald Trump’s dollar

Big tax cuts and tariff hikes will prevent any new Plaza Accord to manage currencies

Financial Times - Jan. 16

‘Deeply alarmed’: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos

Journalists say in letter ‘trust has been lost’ and seek in-person meeting with billionaire owner over paper’s future. Over 400 staff members at the Washington Post have sent a letter to Jeff ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - Jan. 14

The ‘Largest Illicit Online Marketplace’ Ever Is Growing at an Alarming Rate, Report Says

Huione Guarantee, a gray market researchers believe is central to the online scam ecosystem, now includes a messaging app, stablecoin, and crypto exchange—while facilitating $24 billion in ...

Wired - Jan. 14

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a guarded response

President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the ...

ABC News - Jan. 11

Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg have declared war on facts and truth. The pushback must start now | Emily Bell

There is a narrow window. Public media and fair reporting must be supported: the rules must be upheld. In early 2017, Mark Zuckerberg was on what might be termed an “apology tour” of the United ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Biden Raises Bounty For Nicolás Maduro to $25 Million

The United States will also extend temporary protections for roughly 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

BBC News - Jan. 10

It’s September 2026, and the Pentagon Is Alarmed

The effort to ban TikTok is not about what’s on the platform but about who runs it.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning

Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donation

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says

The background of Billy Long, an ex-congressman and auctioneer, raises questions about his qualifications, Sen. Warren says.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks

ABC News - Jan. 9

Fire alarms sound as flames engulf building during live NBC News report

NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports from Altadena, Calif., on the "utter heartbreak" and how residents have entered "24 hours of hell."

NBC News - Jan. 8

Infinite Reality raises $3B to increase its immersive tech portfolio

Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a private investor, which it plans to put towards expanding its network and product offerings.

VentureBeat - 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

Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal

In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.

The New York Times - Jan. 8