Columbus, OH

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

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 role in allowing the company to rapidly scale production of its three autonomous surface vessels. The funding round was led by venture capital...

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

OpenAI last week removed Aleksander Madry, one of OpenAI’s top safety executives, from his role and reassigned him to a job focused on AI reasoning, sources familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC. Madry was OpenAI’s head of preparedness, a team that was “tasked with tracking, evaluating, forecasting, and...

OpenAI reassigns top AI safety executive Aleksandr Madry to role focused on AI reasoning

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	Investors just gave one robotics arm company a major lift. Careismatic CEO Sid Lakhani Talks Supply Chain Post Bankruptcy




	Robotics startup Standard Bots announced July 12 it had secured $63 million in Series B funding, led by General Catalyst with additional participation from Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and Samsung Next.




	The Glen Cove, New York-based startup, will use the newly announced funds to amp its research and development (R&D) work—both on a new, AI-powered robot and on a larger robotic arm for logistics—and to open a new manufacturing site, which will allow it to build its robot arms itself. 




	Evan Beard, the company’s co-founder...

Startup to Use $63M Series B to Redefine Robotic Arm Training With AI

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Ayana Dunlap changed careers and increased her earning potential over the course of a summer — and she did it without a bachelor's degree, or spending a dime. In June 2020, after hotels and restaurants shut down at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dunlap was laid off from her job as a senior sales manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner in Virginia.

30-year-old was laid off from her hotel job, now earns $125,000 without a bachelor's degree thanks to this one skill

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Mark Mobius, Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of the current political shakeup on the markets.

Gold long-term 'will continue to do well', says Mark Mobius

Growing up in Nara, Japan, I was surrounded by natural beauty, historic sites, long-held traditions and authentic, delicious food. When I moved to the U.S. as an adult, I struggled a lot with the culture of fast and processed food. I was a busy, working parent and constantly felt ill or out of sorts because of my diet. So when I became a nutritionist, I decided to focus my work on sharing Japanese eating habits.

I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: 8 foods I eat every day

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Chicago, IL

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

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

Oil prices slipped for a third trading session on Tuesday as investors focused on the prospect of swelling oil supplies and weak demand, while showing little reaction to U.S. presidential campaign upheaval. Traders mostly ignored U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to call off his reelection bid and endorse Vice President...

Oil prices fall on predictions of swelling crude inventories, weak demand

Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, talks through the Swiss firm's latest earnings.

Givaudan seeing 'good continuous momentum' of growth, CEO says

Wisconsin State

Milwaukee, WI

This was CNBC's live blog covering news and updates on the U.S. presidential campaign for July 22, 2024. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail today for the first time since President Joe Biden announced that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Harris for president. Harris...

Recap: Harris neck and neck with Trump in polls, as Wisconsin rally draws 3,000 supporters

Business Insider

Supreet Kaur said that companies' expectations around the experience needed to land an AI job changed in the last two years.

She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.

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

San Francisco, CA

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CNBC TechCheck Evening Edition: July 23, 2024

Libby Cantrill, PIMCO head of U.S. public policy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 election, impact of President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris' path to securing the Democratic nomination for president, and more.

The chances of a Republican sweep are less than they were last week, says PIMCO's Libby Cantrill

California State

Ash Jurberg

California Tech Industry Faces Layoffs as Salesforce Eliminates 300 Positions. Salesforce Inc., the prominent California-based software company, is eliminating approximately 300 positions as part of its strategy to streamline operations and manage costs effectively. This reduction in workforce, implemented earlier this month, underscores the tech industry's current emphasis on financial prudence amidst a fluctuating market.

Major Workforce Reduction: California’s Salesforce Lays Off Hundred of Employees

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AI startup Cohere cuts staff after $500 million funding round

Cohere, the artificial intelligence startup founded by ex-Google AI researchers and backed by Nvidia, cut about 20 roles on Tuesday, CNBC confirmed. The cuts followed the...

AI startup Cohere cuts staff after $500 million funding round

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