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Defense tech startup Anduril closed a $1.5 billion funding deal, valuing the company at $14 billion, up from $8.5 billion in December 2022. The company, founded by Palmer Luckey, aims to compete with established American defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Dynamics by adopting a faster, Silicon Valley approach to defense production. Anduril recently...

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are supporting organized labor during an appearance at a union hall near Detroit. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and Walz addressed United Auto Workers (UAW) members, emphasizing their commitment to working people. After President Joe Biden endorsed Harris, labor organizations like the AFL-CIO and UAW also endorsed her. Har...

Amazon Prime Video became the largest ad-supported streaming service in the U.S. in January, marking a significant milestone for the platform. Amazon implemented ads for its 115 million U.S. subscribers, with only 15% opting to pay an additional $2.99 per month for an ad-free experience. This strategy is projected to generate $1.3 billion in ad revenue this year and $2.3 billion next year. Amazon...

Venture funding in July 2024 reached over $23 billion, slightly decreasing month over month but increasing by over 20% year over year. The largest funding recipient was Vancouver-based legal tech company Clio, with $900 million led by NEA, marking the biggest round for a legal cloud tech company. Healthcare and biotech companies led sectors with $6 billion, followed by AI companies with $5.8 billi...

Kevin O'Leary, from "Shark Tank," has partnered with Philip Inghelbrecht, Shazam founder and Tatari CEO, to launch WonderAds, a new television advertising agency. WonderAds aims to give small businesses access to large-scale TV advertising with simplified processes. The platform lets businesses run, purchase, and track ad campaigns via its dashboard. The TV advertising industry, valued at $235.9 b...

CrowdStrike denies responsibility for Delta Airlines' mass flight cancellations in July, attributing the issue to Delta's IT decisions. During the outage, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz offered assistance to Delta CEO Ed Bastian, which went unanswered. CrowdStrike's lawyer, Michael Carlinsky, communicated that Delta would need to justify its actions if it proceeds with the threatened lawsuit. Delta...

Wall Street saw gains for the second consecutive day due to strong corporate earnings. S&P 500 futures jumped 1%, Dow Jones futures rose 0.8%, and Nasdaq futures climbed 1.3%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index ended 1.2% higher after positive signals from the Bank of Japan. The Walt Disney Company reported profitability in the third quarter, with its streaming business making money for the first...

Elon Musk has officially announced the shutdown of X's headquarters in San Francisco, citing difficulties in processing payments in the city. A memo from CEO Linda Yaccarino confirms that the Market Square office will close in the coming weeks, with existing offices in San Jose and Palo Alto remaining open to receive transferred employees. X, formerly known as Twitter, has operated from Market Squ...

Riverlane has raised $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Planet First Partners, with participation from ETF Partners, EDBI, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, the National Security Strategic Investment Fund, and Altair. The U.K.-based company specializes in quantum error correction technology, aiming to improve the reliability of quantum computers. This funding roun...

Wall Street shows signs of recovery as Japan's Nikkei 225 index rebounds over 10%, recouping most of its losses from earlier in the week. U.S. futures point to a more stable trading day with S&P 500 futures rising 0.8%, Dow Jones futures increasing 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures climbing 0.9%. Positive corporate earnings further bolster sentiment: Uber's shares surged 5.5% due to record revenue, whi...

Elon Musk's company, X, leaves its historic headquarters in San Francisco. The company decided to relocate to a new, undisclosed location. The move marks the end of a significant chapter for both the company and the city. The company's presence in San Francisco had an impact on the local economy and tech community. The relocation plan began some months prior, with logistics and transition processe...

Miss Michigan, Alma Cooper, recently won the Miss USA title. Cooper, a U.S. Army officer, assumes her new role during a period of controversies and internal changes within the Miss USA organization. She intends to use her platform to advocate for veterans and service members, focusing on bridging the gap between military and civilian communities. Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjo...

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will introduce an AI Stage on October 30, featuring sessions and speakers such as Alexandr Wang and Aravind Srinivas. Srinivas will discuss Perplexity's AI-powered search engine, while Wang will reflect on Scale AI's growth and role in generative AI. Experts like Pamela San Martin and Imran Ahmed will tackle the misuse of generative AI for deepfakes and disinformation. Ali...

Venture funding in the supply chain sector has seen a significant decline since its peak in 2021. Altana AI recently secured a $200 million Series C funding round, making it a notable exception in the struggling sector. This year, venture funding for supply chain startups is projected to be less than $2 billion, representing a 79% drop from the 2021 peak of $14.7 billion. Deal flow is also down, w...

Wall Street braces for significant losses after Japan’s Nikkei index suffers its worst decline since 1987. On August 5, 2024, U.S. stocks are set to open sharply lower, with S&P 500 futures down 3.1% and Nasdaq futures down 4.7%. Major tech companies like Apple and Meta fall significantly in premarket trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures drop 2.1%. Recent reports show U.S. hiring...

On August 3, 2024, Mark Zuckerberg reportedly apologized to former President Donald Trump after Meta's AI assistant mistakenly labeled and censored a photo of Trump following a July attack on his life. Trump stated that Zuckerberg admitted the error during an interview and assured it was corrected. Zuckerberg allegedly praised Trump and mentioned he would not support Democrats in the upcoming elec...

The US Justice Department accuses TikTok of violating children's privacy rules once again. This follows previous allegations and ongoing concerns regarding the platform's handling of young users' data. The accusations center on TikTok's data collection practices, questioning if they comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Justice Department's actions underscore the co...

USA track and field Olympian Veronica Fraley struggled with paying her rent while competing in Paris for the Women's Discus championship. Despite her achievements, her school only covered 75% of her rent, with more financial support going to football players. In response, Flavor Flav offered to pay her rent and attend her competition, and Alexis Ohanian later joined in, splitting the payment and s...

Automakers engage in significant multi-billion dollar startup funding, with 52 rounds in 2024 valued at nearly $2.8 billion. Major investments focus on autonomy and sustainability, with General Motors committing $850 million to Cruise and Hyundai Motor investing $183 million in 42dot. Electric vehicle adoption drives investments in sustainable battery production, evident from BMW backing Lilac Sol...

Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige Gutman testified before a Senate economic policy subcommittee about the negative impacts of noncompete agreements on careers. She detailed her three-and-a-half-year legal battle with her former employer JLM Couture, which prevented her from working in her field and maintaining her social media presence under her brand name for five years. The U.S. Federal Trade...

The U.S. economy added only 114,000 jobs in July, increasing the unemployment rate to 4.3%, affected by high interest rates. This job growth is significantly lower than June's 179,000 jobs and below the 175,000 expected for July. The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate 11 times in the past two years to control inflation, impacting job growth. The average monthly job creation from January...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been actively pursuing fraud cases involving startup founders. Recently, the SEC charged Abraham Shafi, the founder and former CEO of social media startup IRL, with defrauding investors. Allegations include making false statements about the company’s growth and concealing personal expenses charged to company credit cards. An internal investigat...

A key vote on a bipartisan tax cut package is expected today in the Senate. Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer has challenged Republicans to support the package, which aims to expand the child tax credit and restore business tax breaks. Republicans are likely to oppose it, hoping to influence tax changes after upcoming elections. The package requires 60 votes in the Senate but faces significan...

AgroVision, based in Los Angeles, raised $100 million, achieving a $1 billion valuation, with Aliment Capital leading the funding round. AgroVision specializes in growing, packing, shipping, and marketing superfruits using branded labels and integrating proprietary genetics and data analytics into its operations. Monarch Tractor raised $133 million in a Series C round, co-led by Astanor Ventures a...

Amazon faces responsibility for risky third-party products and must take prompt action. This development arises as new regulations require the company to ensure the safety of items sold by independent sellers on its platform. As a result, Amazon will need to implement more stringent safety checks and compliance measures to protect consumers. Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal...