Deel Sells $300M in Secondary Shares, Prepares for IPO
2025-02-04
Deel, a global HR and fintech company, has sold $300M in secondary shares and is gearing up for a potential IPO as early as next year.

Cruise Slashes Workforce by Half as GM Cuts Robotaxi Funding
2025-02-04
Cruise is laying off 50% of its workforce as General Motors shifts focus away from its robotaxi program.

Parents' Phone Habits May Be Exposing Kids to Inappropriate Content, Study Finds
2025-02-04
A new study reveals how parents’ screen time habits influence their children’s exposure to mature-rated movies and video games, offering tips for healthier device rules.

China Strikes Back with New Tariffs as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
2025-02-04
Beijing responds to US tariffs by announcing duties on American imports like crude oil and natural gas, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

How Max Altschuler Accidentally Built a $54M VC Powerhouse
2025-02-04
Four years after accidentally starting GTMfund, Max Altschuler has raised a second oversubscribed $54 million fund, backed by industry leaders.

DSTLRY Comics Platform Introduces Customization Features for Creators
2025-02-04
DSTLRY, a digital comic books marketplace, launches new tools for creators to offer personalized sketches and unlimited access to alternative comic covers.

Trump Jr. Sparks Outrage Over Protected Duck Hunting in Italy
2025-02-04
A video of Donald Trump Jr. hunting a protected duck in Venice has sparked fury among Italian lawmakers and environmental activists.

Anna Netrebko Returns to U.S. Opera Stage After Putin Controversy
2025-02-04
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko made her first U.S. appearance since 2019 at a Palm Beach Opera gala, marking her return despite past support for Vladimir Putin.

Trump Wants Ukraine’s Mineral Riches in Exchange for Military Aid
2025-02-04
President Trump links US military aid for Ukraine to access to its valuable mineral deposits, raising questions about the future of Western support.

Trump Administration Eyes Dismantling the Department of Education
2025-02-04
The Trump administration is drafting an executive order to begin the process of eliminating the Department of Education, aiming to shrink federal oversight in education.

Trump to Attend Super Bowl Amid Tight Security, Official Says
2025-02-04
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, sparking heightened security measures around the event.

Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Risks
2025-02-04
Australia has prohibited the use of DeepSeek on government devices, citing national security concerns tied to the Chinese AI startup.

Gecko Feet Inspire Game-Changing Anti-Slip Shoe Soles
2025-02-04
Scientists have developed an anti-slip polymer inspired by gecko feet, potentially revolutionizing shoe soles and reducing slip-and-fall accidents.

Swiss Startup LogicStar Aims to Revolutionize App Maintenance with AI
2025-02-04
Swiss startup LogicStar secures $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI agents for autonomous software maintenance, aiming to save developers time and effort.

Deepfake Videos Are Getting Scarily Realistic
2025-02-04
A new AI system, OmniHuman-1, creates hyper-realistic deepfake videos, raising concerns over misinformation and fraud.

Accidental F.B.I. Chief Gains Fans While Defending the Bureau
2025-02-04
Brian Driscoll, unexpectedly named acting F.B.I. director, has won hearts by standing up for agents and inspiring a wave of memes and satirical clips.

One Scene of Devastation, Evoking Another
2025-02-04
Adam Nagourney reflects on the scars left by disasters in Los Angeles and New York City, drawing parallels between their recovery and resilience.

Teen Lifeguard Tragically Dies in Shark Attack at Australian Beach
2025-02-04
Charlize Zmuda, a 17-year-old lifeguard known for her ocean rescue skills, was killed in a shark attack at Woorim Beach, Queensland.

FBI Seeks Leads on Iranian Officers Tied to Missing Agent
2025-02-04
The FBI released posters seeking information on two Iranian intelligence officers linked to the 2007 disappearance of former agent Robert Levinson.

Jesse Eisenberg Wants No Ties to Mark Zuckerberg
2025-02-04
Jesse Eisenberg, who played Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network,” says he doesn’t want to be linked to the Meta CEO due to his “problematic” actions.

Northeast Braces for Blockbuster Winter Storms This February
2025-02-04
February could bring major snowstorms to the Northeast as key weather ingredients align, but it all depends on a storm’s path.

A Stunning Colorado Mountain Retreat Gets a Major Upgrade
2025-02-04
A couple’s love for Colorado led them to transform their cramped vacation home into a spacious mountain getaway with help from their architect son.

Was a Guantánamo Confession Tainted by Torture? Judge to Decide
2025-02-04
A military judge will determine if a key 9/11 defendant’s confession was voluntary or influenced by C.I.A. torture.

E.P.A. Shifts Roles of Career Employees, Sparks Partisanship Concerns
2025-02-04
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving career staff from key roles, replacing them with political appointees, raising worries about partisanship.

Spotify Hits First Full-Year Profit, Adds 35M New Users
2025-02-04
Spotify celebrates its first full year of profitability, with 35 million new monthly active users and a record €1.4 billion in annual operating income.

Trump’s Policies Threaten University Funding, Spark Quiet Concerns
2025-02-04
President Trump’s latest moves to cut diversity programs and foreign aid are shaking up campuses, but many university leaders are hesitant to push back openly.

As Israel Expands West Bank Operation, Two Soldiers Are Killed
2025-02-04
As Israel extends its military campaign in the West Bank, two soldiers were killed in a shooting attack, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

How Mexico Bought Time to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs
2025-02-04
President Claudia Sheinbaum negotiated a deal to delay President Trump’s tariffs on Mexican goods, avoiding a potential trade crisis—for now.

China Takes Aim at Google and Nvidia with Antitrust Probes
2025-02-04
Beijing ramps up antitrust investigations into US tech giants Google and Nvidia, signaling tensions with Washington over trade and technology.

Snap Launches AI-Powered Text-to-Image Tool for Mobile Devices
2025-02-04
Snap introduces a new AI text-to-image model for mobile devices, set to enhance Snapchat features with faster, on-device processing.
