Measles is surging in the US. Wastewater tracking could help.

January 23, 2026

This week marked a rather unpleasant anniversary: It’s a year since Texas reported a case of measles—the start of a significant outbreak that ended up spreading across multiple states. Since the start of January 2025, there have been over 2,500 confirmed cases of measles in the US. Three people have died. As vaccination rates drop…

Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you

January 23, 2026

Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.

Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets

January 23, 2026

Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.

OpenAI is coming for those sweet enterprise dollars in 2026

January 23, 2026

OpenAI has reportedly appointed Barret Zoph to lead its push into enterprise just a week after Zoph rejoined the company.

Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons

January 23, 2026

Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B.

GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to U.S. factory

January 23, 2026

The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.

Capital One acquires Brex for steep discount to its peak valuation, but early believers are laughing all the way to the bank

January 22, 2026

Before everyone sharpens their knives, consider that for the VCs who backed Brex at its outset, the sale is a triumph.

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