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Lawmakers take a big step toward avoiding a shutdown: From the Politics Desk
Lawmakers take a big step toward averting a pre-holiday government shutdown as MAGA activists rail against compromise in Washington.NBC News - 1d -
Commanders' potential D.C. return takes big hit
A provision that would have given D.C. control of more than 170 acres at the site that still houses RFK Stadium was excluded from a spending bill that passed in Congress on Friday, a blow to the ...ESPN - 1d -
‘Big man to big man’: how the luxury industry is preparing for Trump
US is biggest market for sector which exports vast majority of products from France and ItalyFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 -
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 - 3d -
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 liftoffABC News - 4d -
There’s a Big Fish on the N.B.A. Trade Market
Jimmy Butler could be moved, and the Warriors make a lot of sense, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York 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 - 4d -
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 MediaABC News - 5d -
Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy Media
Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy MediaABC 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 -
PSG's Desire Doue takes a big step forward ahead of crucial Champions League and Ligue 1 battles
The French star was involved against both Salzburg and Lyon with key contributionsCBS Sports - 6d -
Big Tech funds Trump's inaugural
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's inauguration fund gets tech cash The leaders of multiple major technology companies are throwing ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
RFK Plans to Take on Big Pharma. It’s Easier Said Than Done
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, has been vocally anti-pharma. Pharma, Congress, and the courts, though, all get a say.Wired - 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 -
Here’s how big a hit Microsoft is taking on its investment in GM’s Cruise
Microsoft warned investors it will book an impairment charge in its fiscal second quarter related to its investment in GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit back in 2021.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
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 -
Five players who could sign MLB's next big contract, and why it might take a while to beat Aaron Judge's $360M
Juan Soto just signed the biggest deal in MLB history, so who will be the next member of the Big Contract Club?CBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros
Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Ducks outlast PSU, 'take over' as Big Ten champs
In its first year in the Big Ten, Oregon "took over the conference," outlasting Penn State 45-37 to win the Big Ten championship and likely secure the Ducks the top seed in the College Football ...ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Justin Thomas with big drives and a few big putts takes 1-shot lead over Scheffler in the Bahamas
Justin Thomas has a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler going into the final round of the Hero World Challenge in the BahamasABC News - Dec. 7 -
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 -
Big Crypto | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Rarely in American politics has a new industry spent so much money, with such apparent impact, as the cryptocurrency business did in the last election. This Sunday, Margaret Brennan reports on the ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Agent's Take: Biggest individual dead money charges in 2024, including Broncos' big hit from Russell Wilson
The Steelers are reaping the benefits of Wilson's comeback at a discount rateCBS Sports - 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 -
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 -
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