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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 - 5h

Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.

The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.

The New York Times - 11h

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 - 12h

How Can Health Care Startups Cut Through Wellness Misinformation? This Company Has a Plan

With $10 million in new funding, Teal Health co-founder Kara Egan shares how her cervical cancer testing startup intends to reach its first patients.

Inc. - 12h

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. - 1d

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. - 3d

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. - 3d

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 - 4d

Kvaratskhelia wants to leave Napoli - Conte

Napoli coach Antonio Conte has confirmed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club amid reported interest from Premier League leaders Liverpool.

ESPN - 4d

Italy Frees Iranian Wanted by U.S.

Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was released after an Italian journalist was freed by Tehran.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

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 - 4d

California communities step up to help fire victims

As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.

CBS News - 5d

Knight wants ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan

The International Cricket Council should do more to support the Afghanistan women's team, says England captain Heather Knight.

BBC News - 5d

Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into The Pit And Help Wanted 2 Are Getting Physical Editions Later This Year

Five Nights at Freddy’s has become wildly popular in recent years, earning itself a movie adaptation in 2023 and boasting a catalog filled with over a dozen horror games. Later this year, two of ...

GameSpot - 6d

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 - 6d

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. - 6d

How to help Southern California wildfire victims

Nearly 180,000 people have been forced from their homes by the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California. They include Dale Fielder, who is sheltering at the Pasadena Convention Center ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Andreessen Horowitz Wants to Shoehorn AI Into Everything in 2025. Whether You Want It or Not

Waves of hype have been unleashed on the public since ChatGPT’s unveiling in 2022. And investors have no intention of slowing down.

Inc. - Jan. 9

YMCA helps Virginia residents enduring water crisis

Residents in Richmond, Virginia, are still without running water after a storm knocked out power at a treatment facility. Jody Alexander, the president of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, joins CBS ...

CBS News - 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

Wind conditions help slow the spread of Sunset Fire

The Sunset Fire broke out on Wednesday in Runyon Canyon Park. Visible flames from nearby iconic locations like the Hollywood Bowl, Dolby Theatre and Magic Castle all led them to close for the ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland

The Arctic island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasing

Financial Times - Jan. 9

How to help victims of Southern California wildfires

Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - 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

What Trump Wants With Greenland

Interest in the vast, ice-covered island reflects a global scramble for the Arctic.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

Why Does Trump Want Greenland?

The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

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

How Jimmy Carter wanted to be remembered

Former President Jimmy Carter told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in 2008 that he wanted to be remembered for being a family man and promoting peace as president. Carter's legacy on the global stage and ...

CBS News - 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

Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'

Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his ...

ESPN - 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

Paw things: how to help your anxious dog

The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5