Startups, funding, and the tech economy.

Business · Sep 11, 2026

Venture Firm Adds D.C. United and Its Stadium to Investment Portfolio

Collaborative Fund, the venture capital firm celebrated for its diverse holdings, disclosed a strategic purchase of a…

Business · Sep 10, 2026

AI Bots Flood Government Benefit Programs with Automated Claims

Benefit agencies nationwide are noting a sharp rise in claim filings produced by AI agents, a development that is…

Business · Sep 10, 2026

Heating‑Oil Costs Surge, Homeowners Debate Buying Now Versus Waiting

Heating‑oil prices have climbed to almost twice what they were a year earlier, a development that households throughout…

Business · Sep 10, 2026

Dartford Larder’s Budget Membership Attracts Hundreds of New Participants

The Dartford Larder, a community‑operated social supermarket in Dartford, has experienced a jump in enrolments, as…

Business · Sep 10, 2026

OpenAI Adds AI Alignment Expert Paul Christiano to Its Board Amid Heightened Safety Concerns

On Tuesday, OpenAI disclosed that Paul Christiano, a prominent AI alignment researcher, will become a director on the…

Business · Sep 9, 2026

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro featuring upgraded camera system and fresh burgundy shade

Apple unveiled its newest flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro, in a Tuesday‑hosted livestream, emphasizing a major camera…

Business · Sep 9, 2026

CloudNC Secures $20 Million to Expand Its Automation Software Suite

On Wednesday, London‑based CloudNC disclosed that it has completed a $20 million Series B extension, raising its…

Business · Sep 9, 2026

White House Removes ‘Build the Wall’ Game After Tetris Company Claims Copyright Infringement

Today the White House said the online arcade title "Build the Wall," which debuted under the Trump administration, is…

Business · Sep 9, 2026

Why a Growing Number of Twenty‑Somethings Are Creating Wills Sooner Than Their Parents Did

An increasing share of young adults is turning to will‑creation services prior to reaching thirty, signaling that…

Business · Sep 8, 2026

Bluecore Energy Raises $50 Million Seed Round Shortly After Leaving Stealth Mode

On Tuesday, nuclear‑technology startup Bluecore Energy, which has just stepped out of stealth, disclosed an…

Business · Sep 7, 2026

China Pours $54 Billion into State Banks and Insurers to Boost Growth

The Chinese government disclosed a $54 billion capital boost for its state‑run banks and insurance companies, intended…

Business · Sep 7, 2026

Boeing 767 Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway, Ten People Hurt

Officials reported that on Thursday a Boeing 767‑300 cargo plane belonging to a major e‑commerce firm missed the runway…