Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Walk the Red Carpet Together at Premiere of ‘Eras World Tour’ Film
Swift’s concert film debuted in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
How automotive exec Crystal Brown founded CircNova, an AI drug discovery biotech
Tiny Michigan biotech startup CircNova has raised a $3.3 million seed round for its technology that uses AI to target so-called “circular RNA.” The development holds promise as a new method to quickly develop therapies for conditions that currently have no drug treatments. The new funding is also a victory lap for co-founder and CEO […]
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October 2023
After delays, X updates Community Notes fact-checks to improve speed and distribution
After X’s crowdsourced fact-checking system faced multi-day delays to correct misinformation on the platform, the company formerly known as Twitter has announced a series of improvements focused on speeding up the pace as well as other changes designed to alert users when notes were added to posts they liked, replied to or reposted, and more. […]
Creators raising venture capital: unsettling or genius?
When Slow Ventures announced that it would set aside $20 million to invest in individual creators, GP Sam Lessin responded to onlookers’ confusion with a memorable quip: “it’s def not indentured servitude.” Though Lessin’s remarks weren’t very reassuring, these sorts of venture deals – investments in people, as opposed to companies – have started to […]
How to fundraise when your deep tech startup sounds like sci-fi
Your pitch may well be the first time a VC has even heard of a concept, so how can they possibly work out how to invest in your idea when it sounds like sci-fi?
The Opportunities We Unlock As Solopreneurs
In this episode, Angela Shen, owner and founder of Savor the Wild Tours, discusses starting a new business and changing her approach after selling her first business, Savor Seattle.
We Have a Substance Abuse Crisis in The Workplace. Here’s How — and Why — Employers Need To Act Now.
Substance abuse and addiction have long posed challenges for employers and employees alike. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, leaving many companies struggling to support workers and maintain productivity.
A Cashmere Shawl Is Just $17.97 for a Limited Time
Don’t miss this Lavisha Cashmere Shawl on sale through October 15.
How a Master Thief Stole $2 Billion Worth of Art With Nothing But a Swiss Army Knife
On this episode of “Dirty Money,” get the story of a sticky-fingered Frenchman who walked out of museums with priceless works under his jacket.
Bluesky gets its first third-party mobile app with Graysky, launching later this month
Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative, is getting its first third-party app for mobile users: a new app called Graysky. Though numerous Bluesky projects built on the company’s API are already in the works or in testing, Graysky will be the first to ship to the App Store, where it’s now available for pre-order with […]
Israeli biotech startup mana.bio launches AI-fueled programmable drug therapy
Israeli biotech startup Mana.bio has been planning to launch its programmable drug treatment solution for months, and decided to forge ahead in spite of the attacks that happened this past weekend in the country. The company is using an AI-driven approach called liquid nanoparticles (LNP) to create unique programmable drug treatments. “Mana.bio’s integrated experimental and […]