15 h. ago Fintech Plaid raises $575M at a $6.1B valuation, says it will not go public in 2025

Plaid, which connects bank accounts to financial applications, has sold about $575 million worth of common stock at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation, the fintech company confirmed to TechCrunch. The valuation is about less than half of the $13.4 billion that San Francisco-based Plaid was valued at when it raised a $425 million Series D […]

Economics

49 h. ago Polls close in Wisconsin Supreme Court race with record funding

The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.

Events

49 h. ago Buena Vista Social Club sold millions of records; now their story is on Broadway

The Buena Vista Social Club were artists who'd been all but lost to the world after the Cuban Revolution -- until they united for a 1997 album. Now, their unlikely story takes a new stage: Broadway.

Politics

65 h. ago Wisconsin Supreme Court election could serve as a litmus test for Trump, Musk

The election could set the ideological balance of Wisconsin's highest court.

Politics

3 d. ago What users need to know about privacy and data after 23andMe's bankruptcy filing

23andMe, one of the first companies to provide direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits, has filed for bankruptcy. Since its founding in 2006, it has sold over 12 million DNA kits, with high-profile users including Oprah Winfrey and Warren Buffett.

Politics

4 d. ago Winning ticket for $515 million Powerball jackpot sold at Orange County 7

Winning ticket for $515 million Powerball jackpot sold at Orange County 7-Eleven  NBC Los Angeles

Economics

7 d. ago $5.7 million Powerball ticket sold at Northern California convenience store

$5.7 million Powerball ticket sold at Northern California convenience store  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

7 d. ago Two Powerball players win $1 million prizes. Where in the US were lucky tickets sold?

Two Powerball players win $1 million prizes. Where in the US were lucky tickets sold?  Miami Herald

Economics

7 d. ago How ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Brings a Beloved Song to Life on Broadway

Of all the “Buena Vista Social Club” songs, the beloved “Chan Chan” is the most recognizable. But figuring out where in the musical to put it became a challenge.

Politics

9 d. ago Napster (yes, that Napster) sold to tech commerce company for $207 million

A tech startup announced Tuesday it had bought Napster in hopes of transforming the streaming service into a social music platform where artists can connect with fans and better monetize off their work. The post Napster (yes, that Napster) sold to tech commerce company for $207 million appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

9 d. ago Judge to decide if Columbia can share student disciplinary records with Congress

A judge will hear arguments over whether to extend an order that stops Columbia University from sharing student disciplinary records with a House committee.

Events

2 w. ago Celtics' $6.1 billion sale is largest in North American sports history. Here’s the Top 10.

The team last sold for $360 million in 2002 to the Grousbeck family. The post Celtics' $6.1 billion sale is largest in North American sports history. Here’s the Top 10. appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

2 w. ago Government releases thousands of declassified pages related to JFK assassination

The National Archives has released thousands of pages of declassified records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Politics

2 w. ago Government releases thousands of declassified records related to JFK assassination

The National Archives has released thousands of pages of declassified records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Politics

2 w. ago Elite social club's Transamerica Pyramid dreams collapse amid $600M lawsuit

Elite social club's Transamerica Pyramid dreams collapse amid $600M lawsuit  SFGATE

Society

2 w. ago 'Not a positive sign': Top Tesla officials sell shares in recent weeks

As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk's company have sold off millions of dollars in stock, according to filings.

Politics