A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value It at $28 Billion

This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel

In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature of online ad ...

Wired - 29m

'Our turn': Dak lauds Eagles, but Cowboys 'close'

After crediting the rival Eagles for winning a second Super Bowl in eight years, QB Dak Prescott said the Cowboys are "very close" to winning one of their own.

ESPN - 2h

Anduril to take over Microsoft's $22 billion U.S. Army headset program

Anduril Industries will take control of Microsoft's multibillion-dollar augmented reality headset program for the U.S. Army.

CNBC - 6h

Cerebras-Perplexity deal targets $100B search market with ultra-fast AI

Cerebras and Perplexity AI launch ultra-fast Sonar search model running at 1,200 tokens per second, challenging traditional search engines.

VentureBeat - 7h

Military families in Germany protest against Pete Hegseth

On a visit to a U.S. military hub in Stuttgart, Germany, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was booed by around two dozen people who live at the base in an apparent demonstration against the Trump ...

NBC News - 10h

Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid

Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry

ABC News - 16h

Trump Moves to Close Carried Interest Tax Loophole, Which Could Hurt Startups

The last three U.S. presidents have all called for an end to the tax break.

Inc. - 1d

PBS closes DEI office

Public broadcaster PBS is closing its office of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), The Hill confirmed Tuesday. “In order to best ensure we are in compliance with the President’s executive order ...

The Hill - 12h

EU says AI race 'far from over' as bloc pledges 50-billion-euro investment boost

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the race for AI leadership had not yet been won by China or the U.S.

CNBC - 17h

The high cost of using military planes for deportation

President Trump says he is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government., but that may be at odds with what he's doing to keep another campaign promise. Jason Allen has been ...

CBS News - 1d

Israel's military ramps up West Bank raids

Israel's military is continuing raids in the West Bank and Palestinians are being driven out of their homes. This comes as the ceasefire deal with Hamas remains fragile. CBS News' Chris Livesay ...

CBS News - 1d

What Forerunner Ventures Looks For in Consumer Startups: Vision, Magnetism, and Unfair Advantages

Partner Nicole Johnson shares her outlook for consumer brands and where she’s looking to invest in 2025.

Inc. - 1d

France unveils 109-billion-euro AI investment as Europe looks to keep up with U.S.

Macron announced the mammoth investment sum ahead of France's AI Action Summit, where world leaders and tech bosses are gathering in Paris this week.

CNBC - 1d

Acting CFPB Chief Closes HQ, Stops Supervision

The decision to shutter the office comes less than 24 hours after Trump’s acting CFPB chief suspended all activities.

Inc. - 2d

Israeli military withdraws from Netzarim corridor in Gaza

Israel says it will not agree to full withdrawal until Hamas’s military and political capabilities have been eliminated. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli forces have withdrawn from ...

The Guardian - 2d

Rescuers recover 1 body and search for 28 people in a landslide in southwest China

Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province raced against time Sunday to locate 28 people after a landslide triggered by rains killed one person and buried homes.

NBC News - 2d

Here’s what junk bonds are saying now about the value of Treasury bonds

High-yield bond holders aren’t asking for much of a premium above ultra-safe U.S. Treasurys. Time to own quality.

MarketWatch - 3d

Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28, one week after suffering injury in bout

Cooney suffered intracranial haemorrhage at Ulster Hall ‘He was a much loved son, brother and partner’ The Irish boxer John Cooney has died, his promoter Mark Dunlop has announced, a week after ...

The Guardian - 3d

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of building up military strength

Yahoo News - 3d

Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.

CNBC - 3d

GenAI in Operations: The Overlooked Edge Early-Stage Startups

Embracing GenAI is becoming an essential strategy for new companies looking for a competitive edge.

Inc. - 3d

CEO of $28 million company: Here's the best advice I've ever received—I still use it to motivate myself

Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman says a single piece of advice from a mentor helps her get through difficult days at work and home.

CNBC - 3d

The real deal on Trump and Gaza

Trump's outlandish proposals may serve a subtle and counterintuitive purpose.

The Hill - 3d

Sanders if passed at 1: 'Why would I be mad?'

Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected first overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.

ESPN - 3d

Three hostages handed over to Israeli military after Hamas release

Yahoo News - 3d

This HR Company Valued at $12 Billion Just Announced Plans to IPO. Here’s Why Other Companies Are Watching Closely

Human Resources startup Deel recently hit an annual revenue run rate of $800 million.

Inc. - 3d

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises

The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills

ABC News - 3d

Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China

President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from China

ABC News - 4d

Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms

Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.

CNBC - 4d

Many workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salary

Workers cite the work-life balance afforded by hybrid or fully remote jobs as the biggest benefit.

CNBC - 4d

OpenAI Close to Deal that Values Company at $300 Billion

The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank would invest up to $40 billion in the maker of the chatbot ChatGPT.

The New York Times - 4d

Sudanese military reports sweeping gains in battle for capital

Army making rapid advances across the country and closing in on RSF-held Republican Palace in Khartoum. Sudan’s brutal civil war appears to be approaching a decisive phase as the country’s military ...

The Guardian - 4d