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Luke Littler nears darting perfection in spectacular opening win at PDC worlds

Teenager into third round after 3-1 win over Ryan Meikle Littler just misses nine-dart finish in fourth set A tearful Luke Littler came within millimetres of opening his quest for a maiden World ...

The Guardian - 15h

AI Power Needs Fuel Geothermal Startups, But Natural Gas Remains a Rival

Big Tech’s power needs for AI computing keep growing, but geothermal sources may have to take a back seat to natural gas plants as major oil companies step up investment in them.

Inc. - 2d

Why YouTube's spectacular rise from startup to media juggernaut should get more respect

Investors in Google-parent Alphabet are now faced with a different, strangely positive kind of uncertainty concerning YouTube.

CNBC - 3d

How a Startup Plans to Offer Coverage to High-Risk Homeowners Dropped by Big Insurers

San Francisco company Stand exits stealth mode with a plan—and funding—to offer $2 billion in fire insurance to California property owners left without coverage by legacy insurers.

Inc. - 3d

London rents rise at record 11.6%

Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of properties

Financial Times - 4d

Health AI startup Suki expands partnership with Google Cloud to deliver more assistive tech for clinicians

Health-care AI startup Suki is building patient summary and Q&A features using Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.

CNBC - 4d

Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff

A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoff

ABC News - 4d

Why are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

BBC News - 4d

UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November

Figure cements expectations Bank of England will hold interest rates steady on Thursday

Financial Times - 4d

His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.

As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Former talk show host Carlos Watson has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in the federal financial conspiracy case surrounding his once-buzzy Ozy Media

ABC News - 5d

Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy Media

ABC News - 5d

Why This Exec at a National Security Startup Thrives Without a Playbook

Lori Hammer, head of operations at Vannevar Labs, explains why she likes leading through ambiguity and giving homework assignments.

Inc. - 5d

Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly

New unemployment claims for the week ending December 7 totaled 242,000, higher than economists’ forecasts of 220,000.

Inc. - Dec. 12

Startup Embodied Will Brick $800 Moxie Emotional Support Robot for Kids—Without Refunds

Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases of its Moxie robot but makes no promises.

Wired - Dec. 12

Kevin Ryan Has Invested in More Than 180 Startups. Here’s What He Says Founders Should Focus On

A founding father of New York City’s tech scene explains his unconventional investment philosophy and outlook for venture capital in 2025.

Inc. - Dec. 11

How Do You Get Into Sephora? 3 Tips for Startups, According to Artemis Patrick

The global beauty retailer’s North America CEO shares what Sephora looks for in upstart brands—and how founders can prime themselves for success.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Concerned Parents Sue Startup Behind an AI Social Media App, Trying to Kill It Off

Character.AI is being accused of providing inappropriate content to children, months after it was named in a lawsuit in connection with a young user’s suicide.

Inc. - Dec. 10

What It Was Really Like for Diapers.com’s Founder in His Early Startup Success

Founder Marc Lore talks about the good and the bad of starting a major company.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Inside a Fusion Startup's Insane, Top-Secret Opening Ceremony

Robots! Huge capacitors! A pianist-programmer of impossible skill! One of Silicon Valley's formative figures takes the stage at a wild event.

Wired - Dec. 10

Maresca: Palmer's humility drives Chelsea rise

Enzo Maresca praised Cole Palmer's humility and focus, saying the young star remains unchanged despite his Premier League stardom status and key role in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand

A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban

TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.

Inc. - Dec. 8

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent

When Noah Jackson began his search for a new software engineering job at the start of 2024, there was one quality he knew he wanted in his next employer: office culture.

NBC News - Dec. 7

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life

With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.

CNBC - Dec. 6

This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires

FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs

Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.

BBC News - Dec. 6

"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures

Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.

CBS News - Dec. 5

He Sold His Startup to Walmart for $3.3 Billion. Here’s His 3-Part Plan for Founder Success

Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore shares his take on the critical factors for startup growth.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Google’s AI NotebookLM Project Leaders Leave to Launch Their Own Startup

The AI business is so hot that many employees at large, successful AI firms are leaving and trying their own startups in a healthy funding climate.

Inc. - Dec. 5

RFK Jr.’s Nomination Has Health Experts Concerned—But Some Startups See Opportunity

RFK Jr., Dr. Oz, and Trump’s other Health Department picks would make decisions about billions in funding.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans

Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year

The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.

BBC News - Dec. 4

The ultimate guide to Seoul—from high-rises to hiking

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.

The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion

The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

BBC News - Dec. 3

How a Buzzy Startup Made the iPhone of Beehives to Protect Pollinators

Beewise’s AI and robotics-powered BeeHome has the potential to fortify the global food supply by keeping bees healthy.

Inc. - Dec. 2

Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

CNBC - Dec. 2

How AI Tools Are Revolutionizing Startup Launch Strategies

From lower costs to new founder skills, accessible AI is transforming how startups go from idea to market.

Inc. - Dec. 1

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