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The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
August 2025
What Quiet Leadership Looks Like in a Loud World — and How It Took This Company to $3B in Revenue
A conversation with Scott Clawson, the CEO of Culligan International — a nearly 90-year-old company providing healthy, safe, sustainable water to people around the world.
10 Habits That Separate Rich and Successful Founders From Wannabe Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs adopt rich habits. Unsuccessful entrepreneurs ignore their habits.
More details emerge on how Windsurf’s VCs and founders got paid from the Google deal
VCs and founders took much of the $2.4B, but money was left for a payout to all employees, sources say.
Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M+ to build AI agents across verticals
Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.
These Are the Expected Retirement Ages By Generation, From Gen Z to Boomers — and the Average Savings Anticipated. How Do Yours Compare?
Many Americans say inflation prevents them from saving enough and fear they won’t reach their financial goals.
Apple Smashes Expectations With $94 Billion Quarter. Here’s How the iPhone Maker Did It.
Apple just reported a significant revenue beat for its latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.
Why This Underrated Trait Separates Top Leaders from the Rest
As innovation outpaces predictability, data-driven decision-making is no longer enough. Leaders who harness creative intelligence will be the ones who shape the future.
Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M to build AI agents across verticals
Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.
Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data
The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users’ private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure.