Radar Achieves Unicorn Status in $170 Million Series B Funding Round
Retail tech startup Radar, backed by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein, achieved unicorn status in its $170 million Series B funding round, now valued...
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Japan’s Megabanks Poised for Access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model in Two Weeks
Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Anthropic's AI model, Mythos, in about two weeks.
Trump Claims Xi Agrees on Strait of Hormuz Reopening, China Cautions Against War
President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Swinney Defends Food Price Cap Plan Ahead of First Minister Vote
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is defending his plan to cap food prices in supermarkets, citing the cost of living crisis.
AI Economy Fuels Demand for Skilled Trades, Reshaping the American Dream
The AI economy is creating a hiring crisis for college graduates, while simultaneously driving demand for skilled trade workers.
Parents Express Anger as Brixham College Axes Dedicated School Buses
Parents at Brixham College are protesting the axing of dedicated school bus services.
UK Job Vacancies Plummet to Five-Year Low, ONS Reports
UK job vacancies have reached a five-year low, with unemployment ticking up slightly.
Audlem Charity Shop Sees Takings Explode After Moving Sales Outdoors
Audlem Charity Shop in Cheshire has dramatically increased its takings by moving sales outdoors on Saturdays.
Andy Burnham Commits to Fiscal Rules, Aiming to Stabilize Markets Amid Global Turmoil
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has committed to the UK's fiscal rules, a move that appears to have stabilized markets.
Standard Chartered to Cut Thousands of Roles Amid Increased AI Adoption
Standard Chartered will cut over 7,800 back-office roles by 2030 as it increases AI adoption.