How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups

How one school is making changes to combat pandemic losses

While nationwide scores are still below pre-pandemic levels, some local districts are seeing improvements in math and reading.

CBS News - 3h

How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires

Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year.

The New York Times - 7h

How Anora became this year’s surprise Oscar frontrunner

It had seemed like the year of Emilia Pérez or The Brutalist but Sean Baker’s comedy won three major awards over the weekend, turning the best picture race on its head. Oscars nominations 2025: ...

The Guardian - 13h

How Sports-Tech Startup ScorePlay Caught Alexis Ohanian’s Eye—as a Customer and Investor

The AI-powered sports content management platform just raised a $13 million Series A.

Inc. - 14h

How the Superdome became more than a stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome ...

CBS News - 3d

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

One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been

ABC News - 5d

NASA’s VIPER Gave Up a Ride to the Moon. This Startup’s Rover Took It.

After the space agency canceled its VIPER rover, an empty space was available on a private spacecraft that will still head to the lunar surface.

The New York Times - 6d

Reid Hoffman Raises $24.6 Million for AI Cancer-Research Startup

The LinkedIn co-founder is starting Manas AI with “The Emperor of All Maladies” author Siddhartha Mukherjee.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27

The Consigliere: How Michael Lombardi became the top adviser behind Bill Belichick's North Carolina takeover

The jungle, Lombardi says, is never dangerous if you know the trails

CBS Sports - 13h

‘It’s how we make sense of the world’: why are we all obsessed with gossip?

In her new book, Normal Gossip podcaster Kelsey McKinney explores our unending interest in talking about other people behind their backs. “We gossip and tell stories because that is how we make ...

The Guardian - 21h

How the USAID freeze impacts American farmers and hungry people around the world

NBC News' Andrea Mitchell reports on the global consequences and domestic economic effects of the recent push to dismantle USAID.

NBC News - 1d

From begging on the streets to K-pop star - how one North Korean man made it to the US

The first K-pop boy band with North Korean members aims to debut in the US later this year.

BBC News - 1d

How Charlie Kirk Became the Youth Whisperer of the American Right

Collecting donors, voters, TikTok viewers and high-powered friends on his way into Trump’s inner circle.

The New York Times - 1d

Want to know how the world ends? Try this Wikipedia page

Every year of human history has a dedicated Wikipedia entry. But surf far enough into the future, and you’ll find evaporating oceans, planetary collisions, and the ultimate apocalypse: the Big ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why we all need sisu – the Finnish concept of action and creativity in hard times

This is something more profound than resilience. It is the part of us that comes alive when we feel we have nothing left. In 2023, I was in the top 0.05% of Spotify listeners of Manic Street ...

The Guardian - 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

The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

Spain's former football boss accused of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso

BBC News - 1d

How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.

BBC News - 2d

Yrjö Kukkapuro, renowned Finnish chair designer, dies aged 91

‘Almost every Finn has sat on a chair he designed,’ his studio says, with his postmodern creations gracing galleries around the world. Yrjö Kukkapuro, a renowned Finnish designer whose postmodern ...

The Guardian - 2d

European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports

Financial Times - 3d

Pricing Tips for Early-Stage Companies

The right pricing strategy can also be an effective customer retention strategy.

Inc. - 3d

How the Superdome became more than a stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other on Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome. The venue has been home to eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium. The Superdome ...

CBS News - 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

How the football world is trying to tackle the problem of concussions

In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.

CBS 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

How Morocco Became the Meteorite Hunting Capital of the World

Since the “Saharan Gold Rush” in the 1990s, one researcher has been fighting for the North African country’s contributions to science to be recognized.

Wired - 3d

Miron Muslic: ‘We became refugees overnight. It was just devastating’

New Plymouth Argyle manager on fleeing from genocide in Bosnia when he was nine and the ‘fantasy’ of managing against Liverpool in the FA Cup. As the waves crash against the harbour walls of West ...

The Guardian - 3d

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

How Andy Reid became one of the NFL's best coaches ever

Andy Reid is set to win his fourth Super Bowl as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

NBC News - 4d

The US Government Is Not a Startup

Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.

Wired - 4d

Green Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating

Orsted of Denmark and Equinor of Norway tap the brakes on offshore wind development after setbacks and market shifts.

The New York Times - 5d

One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been

ABC News - 5d

'Apple Cider Vinegar' explains how a revered wellness influencer became reviled

Netflix's new limited series tells the story of Australian wellness influencer Belle Gibson, whose story of overcoming brain cancer turned out to be false.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers

Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.

Wired - 5d

January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report

Earth’s prolonged streak of abnormal heat continued into 2025 despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures.

The New York Times - 6d

How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups

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