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Former Google DeepMind AI researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou founded Reflection AI.

Sequoia invests in Reflection AI, a startup founded by Google DeepMind alum, at $100 million valuation, sources say

Unlike a regular ebook, these AI-enabled digital textbooks will supposedly assess students’ reading level and change the content based on the reader. South Korea expects to be the first country in the world to use these books starting in 2025.

South Korea will start using AI-infused textbooks in its “future classrooms” next year.

Payoneer said it could also pay up to another $10 million, contingent on if Skuad meets various performance goals within the first 18 months of the acquisition. Payoneer also committed to grant $10 million in restricted stock units which are subject to vesting contingent on continued employment of key personnel. So all told, Payoneer could pay as much as around $81 million.

Fintech Payoneer is buying 5-year-old global payroll startup Skuad for $61M in cash

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The startup, now worth $2.8 billion, develops chips that specialize in speeding up AI "inference" and offers the compute power through its own AI cloud service.

Nvidia challenger Groq just raised $640 million for its AI chips. Its college dropout CEO says a viral moment was ‘a game changer’

Orlando, FL

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Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Philadelphia, PA

Run by Danae Mobley, Coded By Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia that trains teenagers to become IT industry leaders, whether they are in the C-suite or leading their startups. The organization was started in 2014 by Danae’s husband, Sylvester Mobley. She was most recently elevated to the...

Meet the CEO making it possible for Black youth to own multimillion-dollar tech startups

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, specific commentary and quotes from Tony Dow are from his direct interview with the author.]. It's been two years since the tragic death of beloved actor Tony Dow, best known for playing Wally Cleaver on the classic sitcom Leave It To Beaver, died at 77 years old.

Remembering Beloved 'Leave It To Beaver' Actor Tony Dow: 2 Years After His Tragic Death

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Bypass the coding craze and still cash in on the tech boom! Uncover 15 high-paying tech jobs perfect for non-techies seeking a career upgrade.

15 High-Paying Jobs in Tech (No Tech Skills Required)

The EP-1320 “instrumentalis electronicum” is preloaded with Dark Ages instruments and effects, including the hurdy gurdy, gittern, tambour, plus swordfights and “two separate witches.”. Yes, it’s an even-less-scrutable version of the EP-133 sampler I couldn’t make hide nor hair of, but sore tempted am I to drop...

Ful wel kan ye songes make with thise medieval sampler from Teenage Engineering.

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Red Ventures, the digital media and marketing juggernaut based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is selling tech news and reviews site CNET to Ziff Davis, the publicly-traded digital marketing behemoth, in a deal valued at over $100 million, sources confirmed to Axios. Why it matters: It's a stunning turn of...

Red Ventures sells CNET to Ziff Davis

Missouri State

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Jackson, WY

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board has created an open-source Instagram filter to help visitors gauge if they’re at a safe distance from wildlife to take photos. The board hopes the tool will help better protect tourists visiting wildlife destinations — and the animals they’re watching — during the busy summer travel season.

Jackson Hole’s new Instagram filter warns you when you’re dangerously close to wildlife

All of the investments made this year by Bezos' family office — called Bezos Expeditions — have been in artificial intelligence, according to data provided to CNBC by FINTRX, a private wealth intelligence platform. Bezos Expeditions has always tilted heavily toward tech. Fully 70% of the family office's...

Jeff Bezos' family office is making big investments in AI

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?

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

“It is one of the great honors of my life to have worked with all of you, hit those tough writing deadlines, and shared in the joy of opening up each new issue as it arrived to see the results of all that effort,” says former Game Informer EIC Matt Miller in a long letter on Bluesky.

A last letter from Game Informer’s former editor-in-chief.

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OpenAI invests in a webcam company turned AI startup.

OpenAI is leading a $60 million funding round for Opal, the same...

OpenAI invests in a webcam company turned AI startup.

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