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Amazon’s CEO Just Defended Its RTO Mandate Again. Employees Still Aren’t Happy
Andy Jassy argues that the company’s new rule slashing remote and hybrid work is a good thing. He’s said it’s all about workplace culture, but many workers say his words ring hollow.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while
America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough. The Pacific is running out of time | Surangel Whipps Jr
Small island states must continue to be protected by special circumstances and need access to sufficient climate-based finance, Palau’s president writes. A week into Cop29 negotiations, we’re not ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives
The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience. For many trans and non-binary ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
The last time inflation was projected to get worse, this investment was popular. Why it’s ‘unloved’ now.
A Treasury auction on Thursday pointed to lackluster demand for inflation-protected securities ahead of Trump’s second term.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Trump’s labor-secretary pick backs unions, but here’s why they aren’t celebrating just yet
While President-elect Donald Trump has tapped pro-union Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as secretary of his Labor Department, supporters of unions are taking a wait-and-see approach toward his ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation
Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraftWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Why Space Startups Are Excited by Space Force’s New Rocket Contracts
The nation’s military space wing has opened bidding for new rocket launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion, and it’s aimed at ’emerging’ providers.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
This Startup Hopes its Air-Breathing Engines Will Keep Satellites in Orbit
The commercial space industry is helping explore the final frontier, and Viridian is one of many new companies developing mind-boggling innovations.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Here’s What a New Guide to Scaling Says Are the Hallmarks of Successful Startups
A new report analyzed over 200 companies and concluded that successful founders spend over half their time managing their teams.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
This Startup Is Cruising Forward With Plans for a Futuristic, Climate-Friendly Aircraft
JetZero aims to halve aviation industry greenhouse gas emissions through a cutting-edge blended wing body aircraft design.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Meet the startup that just won the Pentagon’s first AI defense contract
The Pentagon awards its first-ever generative AI defense contract worth $1.8M to Jericho Security, targeting deepfake attacks and AI-powered threats against military personnel including drone pilots.Tech - VentureBeat - November 5 -
AI Startup Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion in New Funding Round
The artificial intelligence search company is raising $500 million in its fourth funding round this year.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?
The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
This Startup’s Futuristic, Blimp-Like Aircraft Could Keep an Eye on the World Below
Sceye’s high altitude platform system is designed to float in the stratosphere and monitor methane leaks and other events.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
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Startup Logos Space Is Pursuing a Niche Market to Outflank Starlink
Logos Space aims to add another 4,000 satellites to the throng racing over our heads, delivering high speed data to governments and enterprises.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Sam Altman Says Every Startup Has This 1 Unique Superpower
The OpenAI CEO argues that startups actually have a specific advantage against their largest competitors.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
This climate startup is challenging Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs
Unlike its rivals, California-based Range Energy is focused on electrifying trailers, not tractors.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Startup Wonder Buys Grubhub From Just Eat Takeaway for $650 Million
The European parent company of the popular food delivery app company had sought to leave the U.S. market since 2022.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World
Physical Intelligence has assembled an all-star team and raised $400 million on the promise of a stunning breakthrough in how robots learn.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump
The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.Tech - Wired - November 18 -
Play Ventures raises $140M second fund to invest in games and consumer startups
Play Ventures, a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage gaming, has raised $140 million for its third gaming fund.Tech - VentureBeat - November 18 -
How I’m Building My Startup With Remote Workers and AI Tools
Startups like mine are managing remote teams and integrating AI tools to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment.Business - Inc. - November 19 -
Elon Musk's xAI Startup Is Valued at $50 Billion in New Funding Round
The artificial-intelligence company has told investors it raised $5 billion in its latest funding round.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Palo Alto Networks Full-Year Guidance Disappoints; Shares Slip
Palo Alto Networks raised its outlook for the year and said revenue climbed in its fiscal first quarter fueled by further subscription growth.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Google Should Be Forced to Sell Chrome Browser, Justice Department Says
The spinoff would be a major blow to the tech giant and will likely kick off a legal fight with wide-reaching implications for its core business.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Apple Offers $100 Million Investment in Indonesia to Lift iPhone 16 Ban
The amount the U.S. tech giant has offered is 10 times higher than an initial plan to invest $10 million and will be invested over the next two years.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Sam Altman's Startup Appoints Former X Executive as Policy Chief
Tools for Humanity named X’s former vice president of global affairs Nick Pickles as its head of policy, the latest executive from what was formerly Twitter to join the startup.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
EU Drops Probe of Apple's Treatment of Rival Audiobook, Ebook Developers in App Store
The European Commission said it dropped a probe that began in 2020 after a rival developer withdrew its own complaint.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Amazon Invests an Additional $4 Billion in Anthropic, an OpenAI Rival
The tech giant doubles its investment in the startup as it aims to compete in the AI arms race.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago
