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Startup funding shatters all records in Q1
Global investing in startups hit $297 billion in Q1 2026, breaking all records, according to new Crunchbase data. That’s a…
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Uber is buying Berlin startup Blacklane to bolster its ‘Elite’ offering
Uber is buying Berlin-based startup Blacklane, which provides on-demand, black-car chauffeur services, as the ride-hail giant expands deeper into luxury…
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Why SoftBank’s new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPO
SoftBank has taken on a new $40 billion loan to help it cover its $30 billion commitment to invest in…
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European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach
The European Union’s top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from its cloud…
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Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen
Winter testing has been completed for the VW ID.EVERY1, the first vehicle under a joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen…
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Wikipedia cracks down on the use of AI in article writing
As AI makes inroads into the worlds of editorial and media, websites are scrambling to establish ground rules for its…
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Kentucky woman rejects $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center
For generations, Ida Huddleston and her family have owned a farm in Northern Kentucky. And they’ve turned down at least…
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Despite bitter rivalry, Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs back $35M predictions markets VC fund
Few rivalries in the startup ecosystem are as intense (and occasionally bitter) as the race between Polymarket and Kalshi for…
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Air Street becomes one of the largest solo VCs in Europe with $232M fund
London’s Air Street Capital has raised a $232 million Fund III with eyes set on backing early-stage AI companies across…
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Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16
Pinterest’s CEO, Bill Ready, has called for governments to ban social media for users under 16 in a new Time…
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A French Navy officer accidentally leaked the location of an aircraft carrier by logging his run on Strava
A French Navy officer went for a run on the deck of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and uploaded…
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Polymarket continues its partnership spree with a Major League Baseball deal
Prediction platform Polymarket has been on a partnership spree — a trend that continued this week, with a new deal…
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