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independent.co.uk - Hannah Schoenbaum - Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi
Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi
The Independent

Utah can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, a federal judge ruled in a win for states seeking to rein in the popular betting platforms. Utah has been on the front lines of a battle between…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - DeepSeek resumes second funding round at pre-money valuation of 500b yuan
DeepSeek resumes second funding round at pre-money valuation of 500b yuan
The Standard

DeepSeek has reportedly resumed its second fundraising round that targets 50 billion yuan (HK$58.07 billion), with a pre-money valuation of about 500 billion yuan, according to mainland media. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The signing of…

boston.com - The Boston Globe - This OnlyFans competitor, developed at Harvard, wants to rethink the adult entertainment industry
This OnlyFans competitor, developed at Harvard, wants to rethink the adult entertainment industry
Boston.com

As adult content grew into a hugely lucrative online industry, mainstream investors mostly clutched their pearls and closed their wallets — scared off by the reputational and legal risks. But the latest wave of sex-positive content platforms…

fastcompany.com - Chris Stokel-Walker - Trump's AI investments are turning Washington into a VC firm
Trump's AI investments are turning Washington into a VC firm
Fast Company

Donald Trump's America First approach to governing has produced plenty of unusual developments. But taking stakes in potential national champions in AI may be among the most curious. Late last month, the Commerce Department announced $874 million…

thehindubusinessline.com - Sarvam raises $75 million from Nvidia, Gaja Capital, Indigo Ventures in Series B
Sarvam raises $75 million from Nvidia, Gaja Capital, Indigo Ventures in Series B
BusinessLine

Bengaluru-based AI start-up Sarvam has raised ₹698 crore, or about $75 million, from investors including Nvidia, Indigo Ventures, Gaja Capital and Glade Brook Capital as part of its ongoing Series B funding round, according to regulatory…

techcrunch.com - TechCrunch Events - Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until Friday
Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until Friday
TechCrunch

Let's cut to the chase: Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off of our current $300 discount for your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing. This…

forbes.com - Karl Moore - Why Business Schools Must Double Down On Human Skills In The Age Of AI
Why Business Schools Must Double Down On Human Skills In The Age Of AI
Forbes

As artificial intelligence reshapes business education, Susan Christoffersen says business schools must place greater emphasis on leadership, collaboration and other human skills. Susan Christoffersen spent five years as Dean of the University of…

republicworld.com - Initiative Desk - India's Most Promising Industry Leaders of 2026
India's Most Promising Industry Leaders of 2026
Republic World

India's growth story is being driven by visionary leaders who are redefining industries through innovation, resilience, and purpose. Across sectors such as business, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, media, and entrepreneurship, these…

yahoo.com - David Hollerith - Wall Street is set for a bonus boom. Big banks have the edge.
Wall Street is set for a bonus boom. Big banks have the edge.
Yahoo!

Wall Street is reveling in a year of mega deals, a surging stock market, and a continuing AI frenzy. The latest signal is a 2026 bonus boom expected to spill across most corners of finance, according to Johnson Associates. The compensation…

forbes.com - Robert B. Tucker - Botswana's Bold Bet: Can a Diamond Nation Reinvent Itself?
Botswana's Bold Bet: Can a Diamond Nation Reinvent Itself?
Forbes

Botswana banking managers attending “Building Botswana's Future” masterclass with author and innovation expert Robert B. Tucker in Gaborone, Botswana, June 23rd, 2026. When diamonds were discovered shortly after this southern African…

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Yeon-woo - LinqAlpha names financial veteran John Chang to board
LinqAlpha names financial veteran John Chang to board
The Korea Times

LinqAlpha, an AI-powered investment research platform, said Wednesday that it appointed global investment banking veteran John Chang as a member of its board of directors. Chang is a financial industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience…

axios.com - George Moriarty - Iceye raises €1b; CVC and Veritas bid for Bodycote
Iceye raises €1b; CVC and Veritas bid for Bodycote
Axios

• Iceye, a Finnish satellite observation provider, raised €1b in Series F funding led by Scaleup Europe Fund. Go deeper 💊 Pathos AI, a Chicago-based AI drug developer, is raising up to $300m in Series E funding at an…

jpost.com - ZELI GREENBERG - Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security doubles valuation with $60 Million round
Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security doubles valuation with $60 Million round
The Jerusalem Post

While the Israeli tech sector seeks stability, the domestic cybersecurity industry continues to heat up with the announcement by Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security that it has completed a $60 million financing round. The total capital raised by…

seekingalpha.com - Seeking Profits - Charles River: Near-Term Inflection But Long-Term Risk (NYSE:CRL)
Charles River: Near-Term Inflection But Long-Term Risk (NYSE:CRL)
Seeking Alpha

Charles River Laboratories has rebounded 40% from last year, driven by improved organic revenue and a positive inflection in order trends. CRL raised guidance, now expecting slightly positive organic growth and EPS of $11.15–$11.45, with…

techcrunch.com - Tim Fernholz - AI makes weather prediction better. Can WindBorne make it lucrative?
AI makes weather prediction better. Can WindBorne make it lucrative?
TechCrunch

The new deep learning techniques behind LLMs have also given us weather simulations that can run on laptops instead of supercomputers, changing meteorology. But the bigger task for AI may be making it easier for people and organizations to put…

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