For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson
During JD Vance’s brief career as a venture capitalist, few startups attracted his support more than AppHarvest, a now bankrupt plan to build greenhouses across Appalachia. Source link
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery
Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway. Source link
In a Malaysian Pop-Up City, Echoes of China’s Housing Crash
Forest City was an audacious $100 billion project by a top Chinese developer. Today, the project is a fraction of what had been planned and the developer is broke. Source link
Prosus eyes more IPOs in India portfolio
MUMBAI: Even after its failed bet on Byju’s, which was once India’s most valued startup, Dutch technology investor Prosus remains bullish on the country’s market.The company will continue to invest in India and remains excited about the country’s prospects, Fabricio Bloisi, CEO at Prosus and Naspers, said. Prosus, which is
How Trump’s Stop at McDonald’s Was Covered by Partisan Media
Former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign event at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania was described by right-leaning outlets as a brilliant move. Left-leaning publications called it weird. Source link
Perplexity AI seeks $8 billion valuation in new round, WSJ says
Artificial intelligence search company Perplexity AI has started fundraising talks in which it aims to more than double its valuation to $8 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.Perplexity has told investors it hopes to raise about $500 million in the new funding round, the Journal said, citing
Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78
Housebound during a 1978 blizzard, he and a friend began devising the first computer bulletin board, a forerunner of online services like Reddit, TikTok and Facebook. Source link
Hyundai IPO GMP: Grey Market Premium surges to 5% over issue price as India’s largest IPO lists tomorrow
In the grey market, Hyundai’s shares are currently trading at Rs 2,067. Hyundai IPO listing: The grey market premium (GMP) for Hyundai’s IPO has experienced a significant turnaround, rising to 5% from a previous dip of -3%. This shift in GMP indicates an improvement in investor sentiment surrounding Hyundai, suggesting
Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say
Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient. Source link
Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government
Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins. Source link