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Healthleap, an AI startup, secured $38 million in seed and Series A funding to expand its platform that analyzes patient records to identify undiagnosed conditions like malnutrition and delirium in hospitals.
Google DeepMind, Meta, and Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub, a nonprofit co-founded by Mark Zuckerberg, to create AI datasets for a "virtual cell" project aimed at digital disease research.
Rain is seeking a national trust bank charter to bypass third-party banks
Rain, a stablecoin payments company, has applied for an Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) national trust bank charter to custody digital assets and manage stablecoin reserves for institutional clients. This move aims to reduce reliance on third-party banks, …
Common Sense Media has labeled OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens an "unacceptable risk," citing failures in parental alerts and crisis support, a claim OpenAI disputes.
Sterling today: Pound dips on firm dollar; EUR/GBP at 16-month low
Sterling traded lower against a firm dollar, while the euro fell to a 16-month low against the pound, influenced by rising oil prices and French fiscal concerns.
The US is closely monitoring a suspected pneumonic plague death of a Russian lab worker in Siberia, with nearly 200 people under observation.
Wanying Zhang, accused of being an unregistered Chinese agent, appeared in a Los Angeles federal court. She allegedly surveilled the son of Taiwan's president near Seattle.
President Trump signed an executive order allowing all Americans to use tax-exempt red-dyed diesel fuel, typically reserved for off-road machinery.
Donald Trump stated he is "doing great" despite a Reuters poll showing his approval rating at a record low of 32%. He made these remarks before departing for a rally in Nebraska to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.
Former US President Donald Trump announced he will cease using taxpayer funds for television advertisements featuring him, following widespread criticism over the campaign-style spots.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to alleviate high diesel costs for farmers, truckers, and businesses by expanding the tax-free use of red-dyed diesel and urging states to waive fuel taxes. This initiative aims to save millions for agricultural and tran…
Apple has accused OpenAI of violating court rules by introducing new arguments and testimony in a trade secrets case, rather than merely objecting to Apple's new evidence.
Karl Deisseroth, an American neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine alongside two German scientists for their optogenetics discoveries.
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, a California real estate agent, for allegedly spying on Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's family for the Chinese government. She was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport while preparing to fly to China.
The US and China are rapidly accelerating AI development, with the average release interval for high-performance models shrinking significantly. This speed is largely driven by AI systems increasingly handling their own research and development, raising concerns about hum…
President Donald Trump confirmed that a new, specific threat, which he linked to Iran, prompted the US to immediately withdraw its bombers from Fairford Air Base in Britain, contradicting earlier suggestions of routine rotation.
Around 12 US B-1 bomber aircraft were relocated from RAF Fairford, UK, to their home stations in the US. President Trump stated the move was due to a threat, though details were not disclosed.
Nolla Health, a healthcare startup, has launched a pilot program in Utah allowing its AI system to scan users' faces, analyze acne severity, and autonomously issue prescriptions for mild-to-moderate cases.
Reflection AI has launched Beam, its first open-weight AI model, claiming it matches the performance of leading Chinese models like Z.ai's GLM-5.2 on advanced reasoning benchmarks at significantly lower compute costs.
America at a crossroads: Commissioner Peirce’s parting challenge
As SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce concludes her tenure, an opinion piece highlights her consistent advocacy for clear crypto regulation and her final challenge to society regarding digital privacy versus mass surveillance.
FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot during a flight to Israel, spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an emotional video call from a hospital in Saudi Arabia.
The latest US jobs report showed weaker-than-expected growth in September, with only 29,000 new jobs added, significantly below forecasts, and unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. This data has drawn sharp criticism from top Democrats, who blame President Trump's economic pol…
U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rate rising to 4.2%
The U.S. added a mere 29,000 jobs in September, significantly missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.2%. Bitcoin maintained its gains, trading just under $87,000 following the report.
Demand for AI-related roles at major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Capital One surged 49% this year, with "agent orchestration" skills seeing a 1,721% jump in job postings.
Dollar edge lower after softer-than-expected U.S. payrolls data
The U.S. dollar edged lower following softer-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, easing fears of aggressive rate hikes, while the Japanese yen firmed on strong Tokyo inflation figures.
Crypto traders are in risk-on mode as bitcoin dominance nears return to 60%
Crypto markets are in a 'risk-on' phase, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $86,000 and its market dominance approaching 60%, while stablecoin USDT's share has declined.
The Ibex Evaporates Rebound and Risks 19,000 Points Ahead of US Employment Data
The Spanish Ibex 35 index struggled to maintain the 19,000-point level after losing earlier gains, as global investors await crucial US employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group and thousands of additional troops to the Middle East near Iran, raising questions about potential escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Cornell University is experiencing a "dark cloud" over its campus due to an alleged gang rape case from two years ago, sparking anger and concern over fraternity culture and the university's handling of the situation.
Nurses at HCA Healthcare are dissatisfied with Timpani, an AI-powered scheduling tool co-developed with Palantir, alleging it causes understaffing, exhaustion, and ignores preferences, potentially harming patient care.