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Becky Byran

Becky Byran a writer covering the latest in business, lifestyle, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem. 

Dallas Firm Disruptive Raises $10 Billion Fund to Back 10 Late-Stage Companies With $1 Billion Checks After Palantir, Airbnb and Spotify Bets

The Dallas-based investment firm Disruptive, whose past bets include Palantir, Airbnb, and Spotify, announced a $10 billion fund to back at least 10 late-stage companies, with checks of up to $1 billion, it said Tuesday.

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CISA Warns Hackers Actively Exploiting Critical PHP Vulnerabilities, Orders Federal Fix

U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA has confirmed that hackers are now actively exploiting a pair of critical security vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP web software and has ordered civilian federal agencies within the U.S. government to fix their systems

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Ford Unveils Bidirectional EV Chargers That Turn Fathom Pickup Into Home Backup Battery

Ford announced two new EV chargers today that will allow its forthcoming Fathom pickup truck to serve as a battery capable of delivering power to the home or grid.

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Anthropic Officially Files for Its IPO

After weeks of leaked S-1s, Anthropic finally filed for an initial public offering on Monday, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched public debuts in modern U.S. history.

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Ultraviolette X-47 Venom Electric Motorcycle Launched at Rs 2.65 Lakh; Built on New 100V VX-100 Platform

Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup Ultraviolette Automotive has launched the X-47 Venom electric motorcycle alongside a new 100V VX-100 platform. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.65 lakh under an introductory offer, with deliveries scheduled to begin in November 2026.

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Tips on How to Attract and Retain Customers

Getting initial customers as a startup can be one of the most grueling challenges in business. Even when companies manage to snag some early interest, there’s no guarantee those customers will stick around.

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut Mortgage Costs as Homeownership Becomes Less Affordable

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to reduce mortgage costs as rising interest rates and inflation make homeownership less affordable. The order, titled “Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People,”

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OpenAI is Reportedly Close to Securing $30 Billion of Private Funding

OpenAI is reportedly close to securing another mega round of private funding, rather than plowing ahead with an IPO. The AI lab is working on raising up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation

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From EVs to Humanoids: Tesla Starts Optimus Robot Production in Fremont

Tesla has started production of its Optimus humanoid robot at its factory in Fremont, California, a manufacturing space once dedicated to making electric vehicles, the company announced Wednesday.

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OpenAI Acquires Orchestra Bio to Boost AI Drug Development

OpenAI acquired 4-year-old AI biotech startup Orchestra Bio on Tuesday to boost its Rosalind life sciences platform for AI-powered drug development.

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Waffle Cut Frozen Sweet Potato Fries: A Guide to Choosing Reliable Wholesale Suppliers

The demand for frozen sweet potato fries continues to grow across restaurants, foodservice businesses, and international markets. Waffle cut frozen sweet potato fries have become a popular choice thanks to their distinctive shape, appealing presentation, and versatility.

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reopen 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery by Nov 1 2026

A United States federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery by November 1, 2026, following delays in the annual application process.

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