Wiz has walked away from a deal with Google that would have valued the company at $23 billion. CEO Assaf Rappaport told employees the company would pursue an IPO as originally planned. “Saying no to such humbling offers is tough,” Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport wrote in a memo obtained by...

Wiz walks away from $23 billion deal with Google, will pursue IPO

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Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has terminated negotiations with Alphabet, Google's parent company, regarding a potential $23 billion acquisition, according to a memo seen by CNN. This move, which would have marked Google's largest acquisition, has been shelved as Wiz pivots towards an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to generate $1 billion in annual revenue.

Wiz Halts $23 Billion Acquisition Talks with Google, Focuses on IPO

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Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

Artificial intelligence is forecast to boost global GDP by up to $4.4 trillion annually in the coming years. Despite a recent dip, Nvidia continues to dominate the AI chip market and stands ready to capitalize on unprecedented demand. Serve Robotics surged into the limelight last Friday following a strategic investment...

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Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion takeover bid from Google’s parent, Alphabet, breaking off what would have been the largest acquisition in the search giant’s history. In an internal memo seen by CNBC, Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport said the company would instead pursue an initial public offering.

Wiz rejects Google’s $23 billion takeover in favor of IPO

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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

Raman has been in intelligence for a long time. She joined the CIA in 2002 as a software developer after earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her master’s degree in computer science from the University of Chicago. Several years later, she moved into management at the agency, eventually going on to lead the CIA’s overall enterprise data science efforts.

CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a ‘thoughtful approach’ to AI

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Everyone knows Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its best known products, including Windows operating system, Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps but its growing cloud computing platform, Azure is the future of the company. Microsoft stock has been a millionaire maker for decades, with a stock split adjusted IPO price of $0.14, which means at today’s […]
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3 AI Stocks to Buy for "One of the Largest Investment Opportunities in Human History," According to Certain Wall Street Analysts

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Grab confirmed to TechCrunch that it acquired a Singapore-based dining reservation platform, Chope, for an undisclosed amount. Grab already offers restaurant reservations in Singapore by way of its acquisition of HungryGoWhere in 2022. With 13,000 eateries on Chope across Singapore and beyond — Chope has operations in Hong Kong, China (Shanghai and Beijing), Indonesia (Bali and Jakarta), and Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket) — Grab will be expanding that business significantly in the hope of better differentiating itself from competitors and improving margins.

Grab acquires Singapore’s restaurant reservation platform Chope

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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.

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Contacted for comment, Swiggy said it revamped Minis’ homepage to focus on repeat purchases. “As a SaaS platform, Minis’ primary goal is enabling sellers to create operational websites swiftly. We’ve observed strong traction originating from sellers’ social media pages and have therefore decided to prioritize this channel for discovery,” a Swiggy spokesperson told TechCrunch.

Swiggy turns Minis into a link-in-bio platform

On Friday, UBS upgraded Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) stock from Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $400.00. The firm highlighted the potential for Accenture's revenue growth acceleration, driven by expanding capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. The upgrade reflects UBS's optimism about the company's business mix shift and the potential for more sustainable growth.

UBS bullish on Accenture stock citing AI growth

Nvidia is generating large profits from AI chip sales but faces warnings about future profitability. SK Group CEO Chey Tae-Won cautioned that the AI boom could vanish without sustained profitability. Nvidia must consider rising competition and high costs in the tech industry to maintain its market position. Chipmaker giant Nvidia...

Nvidia sent profit warning amid uncertainty of AI boom

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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(Reuters) - North American cannabis firms, facing prohibitive laws, an overcrowded market and a deeply entrenched illicit sector at home are ramping up investments in Germany after the country partly legalized marijuana use.

US, Canadian pot firms eye Germany for growth as market stagnates at home

The Mumbai-based exchange said in a tweet Sunday evening that the cyber attack had substantially impaired its ability to maintain the critical 1:1 collateral ratio with assets, a move that raises more concerns about the adequacy of WazirX’s reserves and its ability to fully reimburse its customers. WazirX suspended...

WazirX halts trading after $230 million ‘force majeure’ loss

For the past three years, the company’s been quietly architecting plans that involve launching multiple massive spacecraft, each containing dozens of smaller spacecraft, that would manufacture 3D-printed orbital shipways and propellant depots in low Earth orbit (LEO). Rosotics is betting on a future where orbital infrastructure is not just launched to space but built there, too.

Rosotics wants to manufacture massive orbital shipyards using 3D printing

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A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Legal tech Clio raises $900M at a $3B valuation, plans to double down on AI and fintech

The valuation is nearly double the $1.6 billion valuation the Vancouver, British Columbia company achieved in April 2021 when it raised $110 million. Clio, which describes...

Legal tech Clio raises $900M at a $3B valuation, plans to double down on AI and fintech

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