Someone Just Dethroned Elon Musk as the World’s Richest Person—And It May Not Be Who You Think
The news arrives as Oracle shares soared 41% on Wednesday, the largest single-day growth in the company’s history.
These technologies could help put a stop to animal testing
Earlier this week, the UK’s science minister announced an ambitious plan: to phase out animal testing. Testing potential skin irritants on animals will be stopped by the end of next year, according to a strategy released on Tuesday. By 2027, researchers are “expected to end” tests of the strength of Botox on mice. And drug tests…
Bluesky will comply with age verification laws in South Dakota and Wyoming after exiting Mississippi
Bluesky says the age verification laws strike “the right balance,” so it won’t have to exit the states as it did in Mississippi.
Perfect your pitch: Investors share what really makes founders stand out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
What makes a startup pitch stand out? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 in San Francisco, hear candid insights from Defy.vc’s Medha Agarwal, Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal, and January Ventures’ Jennifer Neundorfer.
67% of Millionaires Do This Every Morning — Do You?
This is the surprisingly simple habit that separates thriving entrepreneurs from those who struggle — but most founders still get it wrong.
Reddit launches tools for publisher to track and share stories
Reddit is introducing new Publisher tools under Reddit Pro.
After selling to Spotify, Anchor’s co-founders are back with Oboe, an AI-powered app for learning
Oboe is a new AI-powered learning platform that lets you create personalized courses on any topic with a prompt.
‘That’s Complete Bulls***!’: Mr. Wonderful Shares His Thoughts on Playing the Blame Game, ‘Quiet Firing,’ and More
Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, isn’t shy about expressing his thoughts on workplace management and his deep love of watches.
As New York City Prepares for Its First Casinos, Jay-Z Wants In — and He’s Putting Up $250 Million
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has teamed up with Caesars and SL Green on a bid to bring New York City its first casino, pledging $250 million in community investments for Times Square.
Vimeo to be acquired by Bending Spoons in $1.38B all-cash deal
The announcement comes as Bending Spoons was interested in a potential takeover of Vimeo as far back as March 2024.
Jaguar Land Rover says data stolen in disruptive cyberattack
The cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover, which began on September 2, has ground vehicle assembly lines to a standstill.