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These Truck-Unloading Robots Just Raised $50 Million

Pickle Robot’s Series B funding from firms including Toyota Ventures is a sign of growing automation in the shipping and logistics sector.

Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago

Physical Intelligence, a Specialist in Robot A.I., Raises $400 Million

The start-up raised $400 million in a funding round with investments from the likes of Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital and OpenAI.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Wordware raises $30 million to make AI development as easy as writing a document

Wordware, a San Francisco startup, raised $30 million to simplify AI development with a natural language platform, enabling non-coders to build AI agents without traditional programming.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

This Robotics AI ‘Brain’ Startup Just Raised $400 Million From Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Others

Physical Intelligence, now valued at about $2 billion, aims to create AI models that can power robots.

Business - Inc. - November 4

DevRev raises $100.8 million in Series A funding and becomes an AI unicorn at a $1.15 billion valuation

Following its successful Series A funding, DevRev drives forward its mission to revolutionize customer support and product development.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Perplexity AI in final stages of raising $500 million round at $9 billion valuation

Perplexity AI is in the final stages of raising $500 million in funding at a $9 billion valuation, a source familiar with the situation told CNBC.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Harris’s Main Allied Group Raised Over $900 Million to Aid Her Bid

The powerful super PAC, Future Forward, was sure to take much credit or much blame depending on how election night unfolded.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts, cargo to space

The Exploration Company announced Monday it has raised $160 million to fuel development of its capsule that is designed to take astronauts and cargo to space stations.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Why economists think Trump’s immigration crackdown could hike prices on groceries, housing and day care

The president-elect’s mass-deportation plan could disrupt industries like agriculture and construction, experts say — potentially passing on higher costs to consumers.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

This Gen-Z-Led Startup Just Raised $2.6 Million to Diagnose Parkinson’s Using AI

Dannce.ai emerged from stealth with a platform that aims to use artificial intelligence to help diagnose and monitor movement disorders. Here’s how it works.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Harris's struggles with young men raise alarms for Democrats

Vice President Harris’s polling with young men is raising alarm bells for Democrats as the campaign works to keep cracks from forming in the party’s coalition less than two weeks out from Election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Bus fares to rise to £3 in England under new cap

The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision.

Beleaguered Boeing Sells More Shares to Raise Cash

As a six-week strike drags on, the financially strained planemaker offers more shares to investors as it struggles with its turnaround.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

US raises alarm over Georgia’s elections

The U.S. and European allies are raising alarm over Georgia’s elections, where the Russian-friendly ruling party Georgian Dream (GD) claimed victory over opposition parties that have refused to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Pfizer’s earnings crush estimates as company raises guidance

Drug company Pfizer saw strong growth for its heart-disease drugs and migraine treatment.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Ballot drop box fires raise voter concerns

Police are still searching for the person suspected of setting Oregon and Washington drop boxes on fire Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. The attacks prompted increased security ...

Star Wars memorabilia auction raises £177k

One man sold his entire collection to pay for his upcoming wedding, an auction house says.

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app

Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities

Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 1

Trump raises unfounded concerns about voting integrity

Former President Donald Trump thanked staffers at his campaign headquarters in Florida on Election Day. He also brought up unfounded concerns about election integrity. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

UniCredit Raises 2024 Outlook After Earnings Rise

UniCredit lifted its earnings guidance for the year after reporting a net profit increase that exceeded expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11

This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV

Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

Haley raises concerns about Gabbard, RFK Jr.

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley raised major concerns with President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his Cabinet. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Hair-Raising Stakes of Flying Into Beirut's Airport

Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport has operated almost without interruption since Israel began targeting Hezbollah personnel and weapons nearby with regular airstrikes south of Beirut.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years

People who had severe infections are especially vulnerable.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Dwayne Johnson’s $200 million+ Christmas pic opens to $34.1 million

The big budget, star-driven action comedy “Red One” is topping the North American box office charts

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

IAG to Begin $378 Million Buyback

The British Airways owner will start buying back the shares from next week.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers

Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changes