1 hour ago Grand Slam Track Cancels Los Angeles Meet as $30 Million Track Startup Wobbles

Grand Slam Track Cancels Los Angeles Meet as $30 Million Track Startup Wobbles  Front Office Sports

Economics

3 h. ago Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another communication-focused startup to its lineup: relationship-management app Clay.

Politics

3 h. ago How AI sales startup Landbase nabbed Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures to lead its $30M Series A

A concept Landbase's CEO calls "digital trust" led nearly 130 VCs to pursue the "vibe GTM" startup.

Economics

5 h. ago GeoAlaska to start geothermal drilling in Augustine Island, Alaska later this year

GeoAlaska to start geothermal drilling in Augustine Island, Alaska later this year  ThinkGeoEnergy

Politics

7 h. ago Nairobi startup's bid to be 'operating system for global South'

Away from the heady rush to build ultra-capable, sci-fi style artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, ambitious Nairobi-based startup Amini AI is betting on the technology addressing emerging countries' prosaic problems in the here and now.

Technology

7 h. ago Multiverse Computing raises $215M for tech that could radically slim AI costs

Spanish startup Multiverse Computing announced that it raised an enormous Series B round on the strength of a technology it calls “CompactifAI.”

Economics

7 h. ago Multiverse Computing raises $215M for tech that could radically lower AI costs

Spanish startup Multiverse Computing said it raised an enormous Series B round on the strength of a technology it calls “CompactifAI.”

Economics

7 h. ago With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.

Economics

8 h. ago New UFC champion Kayla Harrison describes 'surreal' celebration with Trump outside Octagon

UFC star Kayla Harrison reflects on celebrating her Women's Bantamweight Championship win with President Trump, calling it a surreal moment to compete in front of America's leader.

Politics

10 h. ago Minnesota Lynx’s perfect start reaches a sudden conclusion when they fall to Seattle Storm

Minnesota Lynx’s perfect start reaches a sudden conclusion when they fall to Seattle Storm  Star Tribune

Events

12 h. ago WATCH: ‘It felt overwhelming’: Michael Strahan on his 1st day at ‘GMA’

Michael Strahan reflected on his start as he wrapped up at Times Square Studio.

Politics

13 h. ago Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over 'shameful' sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary

Rep. Linda Sanchez sparks backlash after accusing Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent of sexism during heated House hearing on tariffs and trade with China.

Politics

14 h. ago Rogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentary

Joe Rogan recalled past controversy over his COVID-19 remarks, including calls to Spotify from former presidents and protests by musician Neil Young.

Politics

16 h. ago Female tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility procedures

The WTA has announced a new policy aimed at helping female tennis players "balance a professional sports career with planning and starting a family."

Sport

17 h. ago 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star says her Oscar award is 'trans' and uses 'they/them' pronouns

Academy Award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña told People Magazine that her “Emilia Pérez" Oscar, which currently sits in her office, identifies as “gender-fluid."

Events

17 h. ago Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells explain how 'I Don't Understand You' got made

The comedy horror film I Don't Understand You follows a couple's pre-adoption Italian vacation gone wrong in every way. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to the movie's stars, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll.

Politics

18 h. ago Meta bolsters data trove with $15 billion stake in startup Scale AI

Meta bolsters data trove with $15 billion stake in startup Scale AI  The Washington Post

Economics

18 h. ago Angel Reese's teammate demands 'respect' for emotional star in response to online scrutiny

Angel Reese was emotional while speaking to reporters Tuesday night, and her Chicago Sky teammate, Ariel Atkins, came to Reese's defense.

Politics

18 h. ago Head of S.F. legal aid nonprofit starts hunger strike protesting budget cuts

Head of S.F. legal aid nonprofit starts hunger strike protesting budget cuts  Mission Local

Events

18 h. ago Trump's DOGE efficiency agency says it slashes $25B in federal spending as rehiring begins

DOGE reports federal non-defense obligations decreased by 22.4% compared to 2024, while multiple agencies including HHS, IRS and FDA start rehiring workers cut during efficiency measures.

Politics