AI Compute Firm Nscale Eyes $3.5 Billion Pre-IPO Funding
British AI infrastructure provider Nscale is reportedly seeking $3.5 billion in pre-IPO financing, including a $1.5 billion convertible note sale and $2…
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Health
Coroner Confirms Measles Killed 6-Week-Old Amish Baby in Pennsylvania
Lancaster County coroner confirms measles killed a six-week-old Amish infant, rebutting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s prior doubts about the death.
White House Arcade Games Face Backlash for Copyright Infringement and Racist Themes
The White House released policy-themed arcade games, including a 'Build the Wall' clone, drawing criticism for racist content and unauthorized use of…
Science
Medieval Parchment Reveals 3,500-Year Evolution of Deadly Sheeppox Virus
Scientists extracted sheeppox DNA from medieval manuscripts, revealing the virus has plagued Eurasian sheep for at least three and a half millennia.
Home Depot Labor Day Sale: Buy-One-Get-One Deals on Grills and Power Tools
Home Depot's Labor Day sale features $50 off Weber grills and BOGO offers on Milwaukee, Ryobi, and DeWalt power tools.
Technology
GoPro CEO Reaffirms Camera Focus Amid $285 Million Starman Acquisition
GoPro CEO Nick Woodman stresses continued commitment to camera technology despite the $285 million deal with Starman.
Technology
Judge Blocks X from Preventing Rival’s Use of ‘Tweet’ Name, Denies Ban on Twitter Branding
A Delaware federal judge ruled that while X retains rights to the 'Twitter' name, the company likely abandoned trademarks for 'tweet' and…
Technology
Apple Transitions to John Ternus Era as Tim Cook Steps Down as CEO
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple CEO, handing the reins to John Ternus who faces immediate launch pressure while Cook remains…
Technology
The Vergecast Panel Discusses OpenAI’s AGI Claim and Hugging Face Acquisition
Hayden Field and Joanna Stern join The Vergecast to analyze OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra launch, Nvidia's move for Hugging Face, and upcoming Apple…
Valve Secretly Leaked Left 4 Dead 2 Trailer to Bypass ESRB Restrictions
Former Valve writer reveals the studio intentionally leaked the Left 4 Dead 2 trailer in 2009 because the ESRB refused to approve…