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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

Palantir, the company named for the dangerous seeing-stones that tended to mislead their users, has announced a partnership with Microsoft to deliver services for classified networks in US defense and intelligence agencies. “This is a first-of-its-kind, integrated suite of technology that will allow critical national security missions to operationalize Microsoft’s...

Palantir partners with Microsoft to sell AI to the government

Fortune

On Monday generative AI model startup Cohere celebrated a fresh $500 million in new funding at a $5.5 billion valuation, and on Tuesday  company said it was laying off about 20 employees (out of close to 400).

A day after raising $500 million, AI startup Cohere told staff it was laying off about 20 employees

Left to right: H3X Co-Founders Max Liben, CTO; Jason Sylvestre, CEO; and Eric Maciolek, President. (Photo: H3X) Electric motor startup H3X on Tuesday announced it has raised $20 million through an oversubscribed Series A round led by Infinite Capital, with participation from Hanwha Asset Management, Cubit Capital, Origin Ventures, Industrious Ventures, Venn10 Capital, and follow-on investors that include Lockheed Martin Ventures, Metaplanet, Liquid 2 Ventures and TechNexus.

Electric Motor Startup H3X Raises $20 Million

The AdvancingCities program, which launched in 2022, saw the launch of accelerator programs across the nation in cities like Oakland, New York, Miami and Washington, D.C. with the goal of backing more diverse founders. J.P. Morgan sponsored the program with a commitment through December, but the relationship between the bank...

Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs

In a new book, former employees of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation discuss the pressure-cooker work environment that surrounded a domineering and brilliant Bill Gates.

Inside the stressful culture at the Gates Foundation and what it was like to work with Bill and Melinda Gates, according to former employees

Entrepreneur

Anish Dhar, co-founder and CEO of Cortex, got the idea for the project management platform while he was an engineer at Uber.

He Spent a Weekend Working on His Side Hustle in an Airbnb. Then a 'Big Breakthrough' Led to $53 Million — and Counting.

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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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)

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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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Leasing commercial real estate is a critical step for many business owners, providing the space necessary to operate and grow their businesses. However, commercial leases are more complex than residential leases and involve numerous considerations that can significantly impact a business’s success. By navigating the leasing process effectively, business owners can ensure they choose the […] The post How to Lease Commercial Real Estate appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Lease Commercial Real Estate

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Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like paper checks and wire transfers are proving inefficient. Despite billions flowing from tenants to landlords, outdated payment systems cause delays and frustration. As economic pressures mount and tenant satisfaction wanes, property managers face...

Property Management Report Shows Over Half of Tenants Pay Rent Online

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Renewable energy provider Pivot Energy has announced a five-year framework agreement with Microsoft to develop up to 500MW of community-scale solar energy projects across the US between 2025 and 2029. The agreement will allow Pivot to develop around 150 solar projects in 100 communities across 20 states including Colorado, Delaware,...

Pivot Energy and Microsoft announce community solar project

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AI startup Sweetspot, a ‘TurboTax’ for government contracts, raises $2.2 million

Government contracting startup Sweetspot, which uses AI to help companies navigate the US procurement process, raised $2.2 million in its initial seed funding round, the company...

AI startup Sweetspot, a ‘TurboTax’ for government contracts, raises $2.2 million

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