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labs investments

Seeking $700 million for AI-driven science bets

March 18, 2026

A fresh-faced VC team, all under forty when they launched last year, is now knocking on doors for cash again. Their goal? To pull together close to three-quarters of a billion dollars for investments where artificial intelligence meets hard science. None of the three partners will go on record, and

science

Finding the Right Yardsticks for Sports Programs That Help Communities

March 18, 2026

Sports aren’t just about competition—they can also change lives. Programs that use sports to teach teamwork, discipline, and health often struggle to prove their impact. How do we know if these efforts are really working? That’s where measuring success becomes tricky. A review looked at tools to tra

politics

Pakistan and Afghanistan: A Quick Look at Their Military Power

March 17, 2026

In recent weeks, tensions have risen sharply between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the Taliban government accused Islamabad of attacking a drug rehabilitation center, an allegation that Pakistan has firmly denied. This clash comes at a time when both sides fear a sudden escalation of violence, so u

business

Companies Ranked by What Americans Call “Just”

March 17, 2026

Every year, a group of researchers gathers the voices of about 200, 000 people across the United States. They ask these citizens what they think makes a business fair and responsible, and then use those answers to rank large companies. For the 2026 list, the team looked at 17 key themes and collect

crypto

BlockFills Declares Bankruptcy as Crypto Market Sinks

March 17, 2026

BlockFills, a Chicago‑based crypto trading house, announced it is filing for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware after months of financial strain. The firm had stopped letting customers withdraw funds on February 6, citing a lack of liquidity that could not be fixed by new investors or buyers. The

politics

Cuba Opens Doors for Overseas Investors

March 16, 2026

A Cuban deputy prime minister said the island will let people living abroad, especially in places like Miami, put money into and own businesses back home. The announcement comes as the country tries to revive its economy after a tough energy crisis and a few rare protests. The official highlighte

crypto

Crypto Rules Get a Boost in Australia

March 16, 2026

Australia’s Senate Economics Committee has pushed forward a new bill that would force crypto exchanges and token platforms to follow the same rules as traditional banks. The proposal, called the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, aims to close loopholes that let digital ass

business

European Investment Firm Secures Big Fund Despite Challenges

March 16, 2026

Triton Partners, a big name in European investments, just raised a huge amount of money. They got €5. 5 billion for their new big fund. That's a lot of cash! This is a big deal because not long ago, they had some issues. People were talking about their work culture, and it was hard for them to get n

sports

German Marquez: A Fresh Pitching Chapter in San Diego

March 15, 2026

German Marquez has returned to Major League baseball with a new contract in San Diego, showing that he still has plenty of skill left to offer. He first caught fans’ attention when he threw six solid innings against the Giants on March 6, allowing only four hits and striking out six with just 83

opinion

Women at Risk: How AI’s Path Shapes Their Future

March 15, 2026

The danger of artificial intelligence goes beyond the headline stories of robots or job loss. It lies in the “trajectory” – the early choices that decide who gets to shape AI and what problems it tackles. A small, mostly white male group is driving these decisions today, which means the tools built