At a time when women are disappearing from the tech industry, one AI visionary is making more of an impact than ever. The so-called “godmother of AI,” Dr. Fei-Fei Li, has built an AI startup called World Labs that’s already worth $1 billion, according to The Financial Times. Li has been tight-lipped about her plans for the startup, but unnamed sources in May told Reuters that the company will focus on developing technology capable of human-like visual data processing and advanced reasoning.

The 'godmother of AI' just built a $1 billion startup

Axios

A global technology race, supercharged by a combative China and daily innovation on the Ukrainian front line, is fostering a fresh crop of companies capable of reshaping the U.S. military-industrial complex. Why it matters: A flood of investment is fueling these artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber and space specialists at a...

Tech race spurs U.S. investment in new defense suppliers

Menlo Ventures announced the launch of a startup accelerator, the “Anthology Fund,” in partnership with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic on July 17. The fund will receive an initial investment of $100 million and will go towards accelerating startups focused on developing products and services using generative AI technology.

Menlo Ventures launches $100M AI startup accelerator with Anthropic

Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's CytoReason, which uses AI to develop disease models, said on Wednesday it had raised $80 million in a private funding round. Nvidia, Pfizer, Thermo Fisher and venture capital investor OurCrowd participated in the round, CytoReason said.

Nvidia, Pfizer lead $80 million funding for Israeli medical AI tech firm CytoReason

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

NewsByJoshua

Redbox, the iconic movie rental company with over 34,000 locations nationwide, has announced the closure of its operations following its parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision has left many of its loyal users saddened, marking the end of an era for physical media enthusiasts.

A rental company with 34,000 locations has closed its doors

Ayana Parsons is the co-founder of Fearless Fund, a firm that provides venture capital financing, grants, and financial education to startups founded by Black women. Parsons and co-founder Arian Simone had a straightforward mission when they started the firm in 2019 — to provide support in areas overlooked by venture capitalists, according to Tech Crunch.

After Fearless Fund was blocked from awarding grants to Black women, co-founder Ayana Parsons resigned

Hamilton Township, NJ

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Seattle, WA

Seattle-based LevelTen Energy, a startup facilitating the deployment of clean energy projects, raised a $65 million Series D round from tech giants Microsoft and Google, among other high profile backers. “We see a massive opportunity to bring our transaction infrastructure to new, really important adjacent climate technologies and to expand...

LevelTen lands $65M from Microsoft, Google to expand clean energy marketplace services

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

WASHINGTON —Though computer systems around the world, including some US government systems, are struggling today to recover from a mass IT incident, America’s top military officer says the Pentagon appears to have been spared so far. “For all reports I have right now, [there have been] no impact...

Joint Chiefs Chairman says DoD operations not affected by widespread CrowdStrike ‘glitch’

Schneider Electric, a digital management and automation company, and Aveva, an industrial software company, have announced plans to partner with In-Core Systèmes, a provider of automatic surface inspection systems, to improve the EV battery production process. The collaboration is intended to result in the development of electrode-level data connectivity...

Schneider Electric, Aveva partner with In-Core Systèmes to improve EV battery manufacturing

ADELAIDE — As the company’s co-founder heads to Washington to take over its US operations, a tiny and promising Australian company called Silentium has announced early delivery of its first passive radar systems to help build Australia’s Joint Air Battle Management System, known as AIR6500. If Ukraine...

Aussie passive radar becomes first kit delivered for AIR6500 missile defense system

Japan and the United States will agree to conduct joint research into the use of high-power microwaves in defense equipment. The Acquisition, Technology and Logistic Agency of the Defense Ministry and other relevant agencies in both countries will soon reach an agreement, with both seeking to acquire the capability of neutralizing drones that enter their territories.

Japan, US nearing agreement on joint research into drone-neutralizing microwaves

The Canadian federal government recently stepped up its support of the country’s semiconductor industry directly and indirectly with recent funding announcements, but there is more work to be done if Canada’s chip sector is to scale up and not repeat past mistakes. In early April, Prime Minister Justin...

Canada Steps Up Semiconductor Investment

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Defense tech startup Saronic announces $175M in Series B funding

WASHINGTON — Defense tech startup Saronic announced today it had successfully raised $175 million in series B funding that its executives say will play a key...

Defense tech startup Saronic announces $175M in Series B funding

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