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LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection

A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.

CNBC - 20h

How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups

Oura’s smart ring measures heart health and can predict when you may be getting sick

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - 2d

Brutalist, modern architecture have moment in the spotlight

"The Brutalist" will be released nationwide next week. The film tells the story of an architect who survives the Holocaust and brings that unique building style to America. It's not the only ...

CBS News - 1d

The N.F.L. Divisional Round Arrives With One Matchup Stealing the Spotlight

After wild-card games full of blowouts, this weekend features more compelling matchups, including a grand finale between the Bills and the Ravens.

The New York Times - 1d

A $1.8B startup sale made him wealthy—now he plans to donate half his net worth: 'The American Dream isn't just about getting rich'

Stack Overflow co-founder Jeff Atwood says he'll give away more than half his wealth — starting with $8 million in charitable donations — within the next five years.

CNBC - 1d

Child labor in slaughterhouses spotlighted by 3 settlements this week

JSB and Perdue Farms agreed to settlements of $4 million each, while QSA, which employed 54 children, will pay $400,000.

CBS News - 2d

OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup

Mira Murati’s still unnamed AI startup’s goal remains a mystery, but she clearly has a plan—starting with gathering a pool of industry experts.

Inc. - 2d

Mira Murati’s AI Startup Makes First Hires, Including Former OpenAI Executive

It’s a major get for Murati’s mysterious startup, which has also poached engineers and researchers from a number of other prominent AI firms.

Wired - 3d

Brooklyn trio raises $10 million for startup that wants to help open-source developers get paid

Out of the old Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn, a trio of techies has raised $10 million for Merit Systems to focus on fixing an open-source problem.

CNBC - 3d

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 - 4d

U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding

After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.

Inc. - 4d

Payroll Startup Deel Accused of Charges Related to Money Laundering

The startup, recently valued at $12 billion, says it hasn’t broken any laws.

Inc. - 6d

Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit

It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?

Inc. - 6d

This 36-year-old sci-fi 'nerd' quit his banking job to start a deep space startup that has raised $24 million

"It was in banking that I finally realized why the internet sucked," says Rohit Jha, co-founder and CEO of Transcelestial.

CNBC - Jan. 12

A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000

ABC News - Jan. 12

Worst NFL contracts of all time: Deshaun Watson's Browns deal comes further into spotlight after Achilles tear

Here's a look at some of the worst deals in NFL history

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.

CNBC - Jan. 10

How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business

After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.

Inc. - Jan. 10

NBA 2K25 will spotlight Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Season 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder star will be honored in the game's upcoming season, which will begin on Jan. 10.

ESPN - Jan. 9

With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves

How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Ravens-Steelers preview: Lamar Jackson back in the playoff spotlight for Baltimore

The Steelers slumped badly late in the season, including a loss to the Ravens.

Yahoo 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

Bench’s Jilted Customers Say the Accounting Startup’s Problems Began Long Before Its Abrupt Shutdown

The tax startup’s recent collapse and subsequent acquisition by Employer.com has left customers unsure about where to turn.

Inc. - Jan. 8

AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion

The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

How a Silicon Valley financial backer orchestrated a plot to take down a rising startup

Financial backer Denis Grosz thought he was going to generate big returns from his bet on a company called Toptal, until he got sued for his actions.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says

Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.

CNBC - Jan. 7

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action

This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.

Inc. - Jan. 5

6 Rules for Startup Fundraising

Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.

Inc. - Jan. 4

'He doesn't get the love that he should': How Quinn Ewers put Texas back in the spotlight

Ewers, about to face former school Ohio State, wants to be the QB to deliver Texas' first national title since 2005.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups

An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - Jan. 3

New Orleans attack puts spotlight on inauguration security

The attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people has put a fresh spotlight on security plans around what is set to be an active month of events in the nation’s capital, culminating with ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Bowl action? There was plenty, and the best came far away from the spotlight of the college playoffs

Somewhere in the fight-filled, money-chasing hustle that the college bowl season has become, a national champion will emerge

ABC News - Jan. 2

New Orleans attack and Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion put car-rental app Turo in the spotlight

The peer-to-peer service was used to rent vehicles used in the incidents on New Orleans’ storied Bourbon Street and at a Trump Organization–operated hotel in Las Vegas, leading investigators to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 2

Pokemon Go January 2025 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Community Day, And More

A new year has begun, and Pokemon Go is ushering it in with a variety of events and debuts. The game's Dual Destiny season continues with the arrival of several new Pokemon, including Fidough and ...

GameSpot - Jan. 1

Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most Interesting Man in Baseball” and was suspended for punching his Texas ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

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