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Some progressive Democrats are fuming that the party's new schedule for 2028 presidential primaries could make it harder for one of their own to win the party's nomination. A powerful Democratic National Committee panel voted Friday to kick off the primary in South Carolina — the state where progressive icon Bernie Sanders suffered landslide losses in the 2016 and 2020 primaries. Why it matters: The panel's decision came with Democrats already divided over a wave of contentious 2026 primaries th

As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.

A small but growing number of Democrats are embracing their own version of "America First" in response to Donald Trump's ongoing war with Iran in partnership with Israel. Why it matters: Trump's war is scrambling the politics of a slogan he once owned, fracturing the right even as some Democrats — including potential 2028 presidential candidates — embrace it. Driving the news: Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Senate candidate in Michigan who campaigned with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York

On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz because it has reached the limit of its effectiveness, according to two sources with knowledge of his position. Why it matters: The recommendation by Cooper, the commander of the U.S. Military Central Command (CENTCOM), together with other advisers impacted President Trump's decision on Friday to pause U.S. strikes against Iran, the sources said. It was an a

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Dam Good Fish Secures Strategic Funding at Rs 30 Crore Valuation ascendants.in

"The first autonomous agent cyberattack is an unprecedented event. It deserves an unprecedented response!"

President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official confirmed to Axios. The big picture: The visit gives Zelensky a chance to shore up support in Washington after the death of one of Ukraine's congressional champions. It also comes as Russia intensifies its missile campaign. Trump and Zelensky last met earlier this month at the NATO summit in Turkey, where they discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defenses and diplomatic efforts

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Crossed Wires: Venture capital — where is all the money going? Daily Maverick

Data: The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The midterm elections are 100 days out. Political reporter Hans Nichols, lead author of the Hill Leaders newsletter, shares his intel on the state of the races: The big picture: The House environment favors the Dems. The terrain favors Republicans. The same is broadly true on the Senate side — except the structural advantages are even greater for Republicans. THE HOUSE — currently 218 Rs, 212 Ds, 1 independent, and 4

Coram AI Raises $35 Million in Series B Funding Led by Ansa Capital and Battery Ventures ascendants.in

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman heads to Washington this week to preview the company's most powerful AI yet, pushing for speedy approval of a model that just hacked a real company. Why it matters: He'll tout a model powerful enough to solve an 80-year-old math problem, breach another company's system unprompted and begin to make complex work more cost-efficient for U.S. business. What Sam will show: It does original science. An internal model solved the 80-year-old Erdős unit distance problem, the first p

Acai Theory raises ₹4 crore pre-seed round to expand Bengaluru footprint ascendants.in

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With Congress on the sidelines, union contracts are among the strongest guardrails American workers have against artificial intelligence. Why it matters: Nearly 90% of the U.S. workforce lacks union representation, leaving about 130 million workers without that leverage as companies use AI to rewrite job descriptions and cut jobs. What they're saying: The only meaningful guardrails around workplace AI are happening "at the bargaining table, where workers are showing up and demanding protections,

Zoomies raises ₹5 crore to scale clean-label pet food play in India ascendants.in

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Aquapulse Raises ₹45 Crore to Scale Tech-Led Shrimp Farming Network Across Eastern India ascendants.in

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A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

Fashinza’s Founder Exit Puts Spotlight Back on India’s B2B Fashion Supply Chain Bet ascendants.in

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DeepSeek Suspends Fundraising After Becoming Top AI Startup RS Web Solutions

Flexprice Raises $1.5 Million Seed Funding as AI Companies Rethink How They Charge Customers ascendants.in

The lawsuit will likely renew debates about whether term employment agreements are enforceable under California. law

Otto Wins $500,000 Investment After Standout Pitch at SaaStock USA 2026 ascendants.in

An awe-inspiring hacktivist who hacked two controversial government spyware makers may be the most prolific hacker to have never gotten caught. What do we know about Phineas Fisher?

President Trump directed the U.S. military not to conduct new strikes in Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks, two sources with knowledge of the decision said. Why it matters: The president's directive came after he approved daily strikes over the previous 13 days. It is unclear if Trump's order on Friday was a one-off or whether the lull will continue. Trump's decision reflects both his willingness to provide more space for diplomacy and a recognition that — short

Elon Musk's tunneling startup is reportedly in talks for a major new funding round.

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Democrats selected former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall after Graham Platner's embattled campaign ended. Why it matters: Jackson's selection is another win for the left flank of the Democratic party, which lined up behind another progressive candidate as their best shot at flipping one of the most important seats to win back Senate control. Driving the news: Delegates to a special nominating convention selected Jackson Saturd

VCs may warm up to high-tech startups later this year, shows data Business Standard

Kalshi claims the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.”

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AI's impact on American life isn't just at work. It's also at home, where it's helping with dinner and bedtime, learning our routines, overhearing arguments and never clocking out. Why it matters: The AI debate has largely focused on jobs and productivity. But a quieter shift is unfolding at home, where AI is also evolving from an on-demand assistant into an always-on presence that remembers, anticipates and increasingly acts like a member of the family. "The barriers to entry for families — in

FirstClub Raises $55 Million in Series B Round to Expand Quality-Focused Quick Commerce Business ascendants.in

At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.

London AI Startup Ecosystem Raises $12 Billion In 2026 Whalesbook

A close call in Northern Virginia revealed just how poorly data centers respond to grid disruptions. Here's how to fix the problem.

JustAI Secures $17 Million Series A to Scale AI-Powered Marketing Platform ascendants.in

Sherlocks AI Secures Rs 7.5 Crore Pre-Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Incident Management Platform ascendants.in

Flipkart-Backed NeuroPixel AI Shuts Down Amid Rising AI Competition ascendants.in

Travis Kalanick's Atoms Raises $1.7 Billion for AI Ventures Whalesbook

Anduril Industries Explores Funding Round Valuing Company at $10 GuruFocus

Anduril is said to seek $100B valuation in latest funding round (PPA:NYSEARCA) Seeking Alpha

HCLTech Likely To Lead Sarvam AI’s $300 Million Funding Round At $1.5 Billion Valuation ascendants.in

DeepSeek Reportedly Halts Second Funding Round After CEO HOKANEWS.COM

Banza Secures $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Build Personal AI Twin Platform ascendants.in

Indian startup funding rises 28% to $219 million as late-stage deals dominate ascendants.in

Aditya Vuchi Launches Gig Worker Hubs With $2 Million Seed Funding Whalesbook

Aditya Vuchi's new startup to build community hubs for gig workers in India Business Standard

Epik raises $1 million to scale electronics-focused quick commerce model ascendants.in

Apply for Funding: Y Combinator Opens Applications for Fall 2026 Startup Accelerator and Funding Program Global South Opportunities

Speedioo Secures Rs 10 Crore Seed Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Used Two-Wheeler Market ascendants.in

KRAFTON, Naver Launch Rs 6000 Crore India Unicorn Growth Fund With Mirae Asset ascendants.in

Nexus raises $4.3 million seed round to push enterprise AI agents into business operations ascendants.in

Anduril is chasing a $100 billion valuation before its last round has even settled Startup Fortune