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Botika raises $8M to change fashion photography with AI-generated fashion models

Botika, a started focused on AI-generated fashion models, has raised $8 million and launched its new mobile iOS app.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 16

FTC sues Deere, alleging equipment repair 'monopoly' raises costs for farmers

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against agricultural equipment giant Deere & Company, alleging it holds a monopoly on repair services.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Forget Nvidia: Ndea wants to build AI that keeps improving on its own with ‘no bottlenecks in sight’

Unlike traditional deep learning, which interpolates between data points, program synthesis searches for discrete programs that explain data.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

Colossal raises $200M to “de-extinct” the woolly mammoth, thylacine and dodo

Colossal BioSciences has raised $200 million in a new round of funding to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits

A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Hunters scouting for ducks find human remains in North Carolina

The still-unidentified human remains were discovered by two local hunters in woods near Taylorsville, North Carolina, officials said.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Gilt investors warn Reeves she may need to raise taxes

Chancellor seeks to reassure bond market after UK borrowing costs rose to highest level since financial crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Meta to Cut 5% of Staff as Zuckerberg Says He Will 'Raise the Bar'

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the job cuts are necessary as the company builds “the most important technologies in the world.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million

The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

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

Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending war

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Texas governor orders state's flags raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state's flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts

Former U.K. Finance Minister Vince Cable told CNBC on Friday that the UK was not in an "emergency panic situation," but was stuck in a low-growth trap.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

House GOP lawmakers raised alternative debt limit plays in huddle with Trump

President-elect Trump and House Republicans in favor of raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap discussed lifting the debt limit in legislative vehicles other than the "big, beautiful ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

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

Poland backs Trump on raising Nato spending to 5% of GDP

Warsaw is closest to reaching new target, but laggards will take ‘decade’, says Polish defence minister

Financial Times - Jan. 12

How Do Mothers Return to Playing Tennis and Raise a Child?

Belinda Bencic credits Grand Slam champions like Serena Williams in paving a road back to the top after childbirth.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - 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

Carson Beck chooses transfer portal over 2025 NFL Draft: Scouts say the move is a 'no-brainer'

Beck could make more money playing college football while he resurrects his draft stock

CBS Sports - 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

Road to the natty: Sights and sounds from the CFP semifinals

The College Football Playoff semifinals are here. Here are the sights and sounds from the Capital One Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State.

ESPN - Jan. 10

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 EV reservations as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.

NBC News - Jan. 9

U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

Volkswagen, which revived the old American brand, said Scout is part of its plan to grow its market share in the U.S.

CNBC - 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

Travis Hunter NFL Draft scouting report, pro comparison: Colorado star capable of playing WR, CB at next level

We tracked the Colorado star this season to make a determination about his 'best' position in the NFL

CBS 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

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