VCs should still chase agtech Cinderellas
Most ag startups don’t fit the venture capital (VC) model. But here’s the thing—most companies in most industries don’t fit either. VC is where Big Money goes in search of massive bets…
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Oil hits two-month low as US, IEA supply guidance weighs
Oil prices fell to over two-month lows on Wednesday after bearish supply guidance from the US government and the International Energy Agency, while investors eyed US President Donald…
Cisco sees AI sales picking up but sticks to cautious outlook
Cisco Systems, the largest maker of machines that run computer networks and the internet, gave a cautious forecast for the current fiscal year, even as sales from artificial intelligence…
Trump to Give Kennedy Center Honor to Guy Who Hates His Guts
The National Guardsmen patrolling the city’s streets are not “in their lane,” said Hodges, citing his six-year stint as a member of the Virginia National Guard. “I can tell you that this…
ICE Is Going to Sinister Lengths to Avoid Accountability
The National Guardsmen patrolling the city’s streets are not “in their lane,” said Hodges, citing his six-year stint as a member of the Virginia National Guard. “I can tell you that this…
Putin to test Trump's dealmaking prowess at Alaska summit
President Trump took an aggressive stance ahead of Friday's high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin by threatening "very serious consequences" if Russia doesn't move…
Trump, Schumer offer warning signs of clash to come on government funding
President Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with Democratic congressional leaders to discuss government funding ahead of the end-of-September deadline, even though he believes…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams scrambles to save reelection with boost from Black 'trailblazer' David Paterson
Former New York Gov. David Paterson endorsed embattled Mayor Eric Adams' bid for reelection, hoping his status as the state's first Black governor will give the incumbent's struggling…
FDA warns one of summer’s biggest viral beauty hits may not be safe
If your summer skincare looks more like dessert than SPF, the FDA has a message: put down the whipped cream canister — especially if it’s actually sunscreen. On Monday, the agency dropped…
Cash-strapped young women are turning to DIY Botox. That’s as scary as it sounds
If there wasn’t enough to be worried about, DIY Botox is now trending. Across social media, people have been uploading close-ups of their forehead mapped out with tiny dots and…
Trump’s D.C. Takeover Means He Can Ignore City Laws, Border Czar Says
The National Guardsmen patrolling the city’s streets are not “in their lane,” said Hodges, citing his six-year stint as a member of the Virginia National Guard. “I can tell you that this…
D.C. Officer on Trump’s Crackdown: It “Doesn’t Make a Lot of Sense”
The National Guardsmen patrolling the city’s streets are not “in their lane,” said Hodges, citing his six-year stint as a member of the Virginia National Guard. “I can tell you that this…
TikTok claims there’s a hack to get bigger portions at Chipotle: Put men’s names on your orders
If your lunch order is a little lacking in portion size, your name might have something to do with it—at least according to some social media users. A viral theory claims takeout orders…
Trump Casually Lies About His Greatest Failure
“Getting rid of the USAID, public broadcasting—look, if you wanna go watch public broadcasting you can pay for it,” Scalise told Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo. “You know, people that…
Democrats aim to expand Social Security if they retake Congress
Key Democrats said Wednesday they want to protect Social Security in the short term by reversing Trump administration cuts to the agency and in the long term by raising taxes on the…
The quiet ban that could change how AI talks to you
As AI chatbots become ubiquitous, states are looking to put up guardrails around AI and mental health before it’s too late. With millions of people turning to AI for advice, chatbots have…
Trump Admits One Thing He Won’t Ask Putin During Ukraine Meeting
For all his talk about Hillary Clinton and the Russia investigation, Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care that Russians hacked into sensitive government databases this year. Answering…
Texas Democrats weigh return, urge Gov. Abbott to focus on flood recovery instead of redistricting
Texas Democrats said Wednesday they will "issue demands" for a planned second special session as they consider whether to return to Austin when the current special session adjourns Friday.…
Trump team gets in on the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad craze
The Trump political team is joining the hoopla surrounding the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad by creating its own denim product. Source link
Amazon expands same-day perishable grocery delivery
Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can now order their blueberries and milk at the same time as basic items like batteries and T-shirts and get them within hours.…
Laura Loomer’s Defamation Deposition Will Make Your Head Explode
“Getting rid of the USAID, public broadcasting—look, if you wanna go watch public broadcasting you can pay for it,” Scalise told Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo. “You know, people that…
GPT-5 Doesn't Dislike You—It Might Just Need a Benchmark for Emotional Intelligence
Since the all-new ChatGPT launched on Thursday, some users have mourned the disappearance of a peppy and encouraging personality in favor of a colder, more businesslike one (a move…
Trump Is Determined to Extend His D.C. Takeover—and Break the Law
Three days into his federal takeover of Washington, D.C., Trump said he plans to extend the crackdown beyond its month-long limit—with or without congressional approval. The president on…
Trump threatens 'very serious consequences' if Putin doesn't move toward peace at Alaska summit
President Trump on Wednesday warned that Russia would suffer "very serious consequences" if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the Ukraine war after their summit. Source link