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John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59
He founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.The New York Times - 13h -
Is college football undervalued? America's second-most popular game still leaving billions on the table
Ripe for venture capitalists and mega streaming deals down the line, college football's bottom line is getting astronomicalCBS Sports - 1d -
Venture Capital Has Never Been This Obsessed With AI, New Data Shows
More than 70 percent of U.S. venture capital went toward AI investments during the first quarter of 2025, according to PitchBook.Inc. - 2d -
Trump’s Crypto Venture Introduces a Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial, the crypto business created by President Trump and his sons, unveiled a cryptocurrency called a stablecoin, furthering his ties to an industry his administration regulates.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Trump Family Starts Bitcoin Mining Venture in Further Push Into Crypto
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are investing in a Bitcoin-mining company called American Bitcoin, created by the merger of two firms.The New York Times - 5d -
Q1 2025 global VC investment deals and deal amounts take a dip versus a year ago | NVCA
Global venture capital deals declined in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to a report by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Pitchbook. In North America, ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms
Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Avataar Ventures, the company told CNBC.CNBC - 5d -
Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive
The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.The New York Times - 5d -
WATCH: Baby pygmy hippo has big day out at Richmond Zoo
Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born just before Christmas in 2024, ventured outside for the first time at the Metro Richmond Zoo.ABC News - 4d -
Bitcoin-related startup deals soared in 2024 alongside crypto prices, research shows
The number of pre-seed transactions in the bitcoin startup market climbed 50% in 2024, according to a report from Trammell Venture Partners.CNBC - 2d -
Welcome to the Baller League, the future of football – whether you like it or not | Jonathan Liew
The series in London is one of a range of smaller-sided ventures challenging the traditional model of the game. The first ever goal in the UK version of the Baller League is scored by the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge
The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector.The New York Times - 4d -
Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok’s Chinese owners
Venture capital group could join last-gasp bid by allies of Donald Trump to take control of video app owned by ByteDanceFinancial Times - 4d