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TikTok launched TikTok Pro in Germany, Portugal, and Spain, introducing the Sunshine Programme that enables users to support charities by earning virtual sunshine through in-app engagement. Users can allocate virtual sunshine to charities, prompting TikTok to make donations. TikTok Pro offers the same content as the standard app but removes live-streams, shopping features, and ads, focusing on cha...

U.S. biopharma clusters are responding to high interest rates, NIH restructuring, and FDA changes while maintaining investment in research and development. Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco Bay Area, BioHealth Capital Region, New York/New Jersey, San Diego, Los Angeles/Orange County, Greater Philadelphia, North Carolina, Seattle, and Chicagoland rank as the top ten regions based on patents, NIH fund...

The U.S. government raised tariffs to 35 percent, prompting the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to warn that the move will negatively affect small businesses in both countries. Most Canadian exports remain tariff-free under CUSMA and USMCA, but ongoing uncertainty is causing businesses to delay decisions on layoffs and downsizing. CFIB urges the Canadian government to release funds col...

AI companies are transitioning from offering free services to implementing paid subscription and usage-based models due to increased operational costs and the need for sustainable revenue. This change requires startups and businesses to reassess budgets and consider alternative solutions, while the industry anticipates enhanced features and competition as firms seek to attract paying customers. Le...

Cinemark announced plans to open 18 new ScreenX panoramic theaters in the United States and two in Latin America by 2026, expanding its partnership with CJ 4DPlex. ScreenX technology extends the movie screen onto auditorium walls to create a 270-degree viewing experience. The expansion targets major film releases and responds to declining theater attendance as more Americans choose home streaming....

Lindsay Connelly, founder of Linden Digital Marketing, and Scott Miller, owner of Scott Miller Salon Spa & Store, received Business Person of the Year awards from the Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate. Connelly was recognized in the under 25 employees category for her work in digital marketing, while Miller was honored in the 25 or more employees divisio...

Meta launched Edits, a mobile video editing app for iOS and Android, targeting creators and business users and competing with ByteDance’s CapCut. Edits integrates with Instagram accounts and offers features such as green screen, timeline editing, frame rate selection, automatic captions, an audio library, AI-powered animation, and a teleprompter. The app includes tabs for ideas, inspiration, proje...

W Health Ventures launched a $70 million fund to invest in early-stage healthcare and healthtech startups in India and the United States, focusing on oncology, psychiatry, geriatric care, longevity, and preventive health. The firm plans to support eight to ten startups over four years, offering hands-on operational support and expanding its team with senior operating partners. Initial investments...

Kraft Heinz reported second quarter net sales of $6.35 billion and adjusted profit of 69 cents per share, exceeding analyst expectations. The company experienced a smaller decline in overall sales volumes compared to the previous quarter, with strong demand for sauces and condiments as more consumers cooked at home. Kraft Heinz introduced healthier product options and removed artificial ingredient...

The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers are peaking tonight and into tomorrow morning, with optimal viewing conditions expected due to a quarter moon. Observers in areas with low light pollution may see 20 to 30 meteors per hour. Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through comet debris, and these events are named for their apparent origin points in the sky. The Perseid...

Seattle-based startups Data Freelancers, Dodda, Little Blueprint, and Miirr are launching new solutions in AI talent sourcing, real estate permitting, parenting support, and fashion merchandising. Data Freelancers connects organizations with vetted AI experts through an invitation-only platform. Dodda streamlines real estate permit processing by aggregating property data and legislative updates. L...

Microsoft is expected to report nearly $74 billion in fourth quarter revenue for fiscal year 2025, driven by increased corporate demand for artificial intelligence and growth in cloud services such as Azure OpenAI Services and GitHub Copilot. The company’s capital expenditures reached over $21 billion in the third quarter, contributing to an estimated $80 billion in annual infrastructure spending...

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take place in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, drawing over 10,000 founders, investors, and industry leaders to examine whether Silicon Valley remains essential for startup success. The event will feature a panel on the Builders Stage with Anh-Tho Chuong of Lago, David Hall of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, and Heather Doshay of SignalFire, who will discu...

50 South Capital, a global alternatives asset manager under Northern Trust Asset Management, closed two private equity funds—Private Equity Strategic Opportunities Fund V at $1.2 billion and Private Equity Core Fund XI at $893 million—both exceeding fundraising targets and attracting commitments from wealth managers, family offices, and financial intermediaries. The oversubscription of these funds...

Yali Capital closed its first deeptech fund at $104 million, exceeding its initial target and attracting investments from global and Indian corporates, fund-of-funds, and individual investors. The fund supports startups in sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics, genomics, aerospace, and smart manufacturing, with two-thirds allocated to early-stage ventures and the remain...

Small businesses in 2025 are increasingly adopting subscription models to secure predictable revenue, respond to economic uncertainty, and meet changing consumer preferences for convenience and personalization. Platforms like Shopify, Stripe, and Chargebee enable automated billing and analytics, making subscriptions accessible to smaller enterprises. The trend spans multiple sectors, including ret...

Enova reported a 28 percent year-over-year increase in small business loan originations, reaching $1.8 billion in the second quarter, with total loan and finance receivables at $4.3 billion. Small and medium-sized business revenue rose 30 percent to $326 million. Surveys show over 90 percent of small business owners expect growth, and 76 percent prefer nonbank lenders for speed and convenience. On...

Consumer advocacy groups led by Rise Economy filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for not implementing a small-business data collection rule mandated by Congress under the Dodd-Frank Act. The lawsuit alleges violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Administrative Procedure Act and seeks to require the CFPB to collect and publish data on small-business loan...

Ironmouse, a leading VTuber, announced her departure from VShojo, alleging the agency withheld over $500,000 in charitable donations. Following her announcement, nearly all major VTubers affiliated with VShojo also left, with some citing unpaid funds. VShojo, established in 2020 to give creators more control over their digital personas, faces scrutiny over its business practices. Ironmouse and her...

Microsoft laid off up to 9,000 employees despite strong market performance and continued investment in artificial intelligence. CEO Satya Nadella addressed employees, acknowledging the layoffs and stating that overall headcount remains stable. He outlined security, quality, and AI transformation as the company’s top business priorities, with a focus on strengthening security after recent cyberatta...

April raised $38 million in Series B funding to expand its tax technology platform, with plans to accelerate product development, hire additional staff, and scale operations. The company will focus on enhancing its offerings for individuals and small businesses, investing in research and development, and strengthening partnerships with financial institutions and fintech providers. April's technolo...

Aidoc raised $150 million to expand its clinical AI platform, which supports healthcare providers with faster diagnosis, patient management, and workflow automation. The funding will be used to develop new products, scale operations, and increase adoption of AI tools in hospitals and clinics, addressing industry challenges such as staff shortages and operational costs. Learn more on this news by v...

DeepSeek expands access to artificial intelligence for Southeast Asian businesses as venture capital funding in the region declines by 79 percent from 2022 to 2024. Investors urge startups to focus on differentiated solutions and market readiness rather than replicating existing models or seeking immediate mass adoption. Industry leaders highlight the need to address infrastructure challenges, suc...

Microsoft identified Chinese government-affiliated hacking groups exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in SharePoint servers, leading to breaches at at least 54 organizations, including universities, energy operators, and a federal health agency. Microsoft released security patches for affected SharePoint versions and advised organizations to update their systems, monitor network activity, and revi...

Cloaked launches AI-powered Call Guard to screen incoming calls and filter spam or scam attempts, allowing users to view real-time transcripts and mask their phone numbers. The company plans to add outbound AI call features and an eSIM product. Cloaked also introduces a dark web monitoring tool that scans for leaked personal information and alerts users to potential breaches. Its data deletion pro...