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Livestreamed shopping startup Whatnot closed its latest round of funding at a $20 billion valuation, according to a company release issued on Friday, nearly doubling its valuation from less than a year ago. The $545 million Series G round was led by Iconiq, Lightspeed, and Avra. Valuation Growth and Funding History Whatnot’s rapid financial ascent … Read more
US intelligence assesses that Russia may conduct a limited military attack or cyber operation against a NATO member state even before the war in Ukraine concludes, according to findings revealed by the Wall Street Journal. Government sources indicate the new assessment outlines various scenarios for Russian aggression, ranging from digital sabotage to a localized ground … Read more
Canada’s labor market added 75,100 net jobs in July, far surpassing a Reuters poll forecast of 16,500 and driving the national unemployment rate down to a two-year low of 6.4%, according to data released by Statistics Canada. The robust employment gains, driven by increases in both full-time and part-time work, offer fresh evidence that the … Read more
India successfully completed a flight test of the Agni-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday, August 6, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence reported by the Times of India. The missile features a range of up to 4,000 kilometers and a specialized steel outer casing capable of withstanding temperatures up to 3,000 … Read more
According to Bloomberg columnist Mark Champion, Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion has been shaped by remarkable resilience, hindered by tragic cases of mistimed Western support that prolonged the conflict. While Ukrainian forces successfully halted the Russian spring offensive and restricted Moscow’s territorial gains to their slowest pace since 2023, according to Champion, critical shortages … Read more
Investors digested fresh corporate earnings from major technology firms and assessed the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to hold interest rates steady without providing forward guidance. Market Performance and Treasury Yields Drive Volatility The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose roughly 1% on Friday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5% and the S&P 500 added 0.7%. … Read more
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United States intelligence officials warn that Russia could launch hybrid attacks or small-scale ground incursions against NATO member states in Eastern Europe, marking a significant shift from previous threat assessments. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Telegraph, the updated assessment indicates Moscow may target Poland and the three Baltic states even … Read more
Two people were placed under arrest in Çanakkale, western Turkey, following the death of a 9-year-old boy named Yusuf Talha Çanlı after an alleged poisoning caused by pest control chemicals used in a neighboring apartment, according to the Turkish private television station CNN Türk. The incident echoing a similar fatal poisoning case in Istanbul last … Read more
Greek investigators have charged the mayor of Stylida, Giannis Apostolou, alongside a vindpark owner and a subcontractor, with arson and damage to public infrastructure following a destructive wildfire near Agios Vasileios, according to local media reports. The blaze, which investigators believe was sparked by private power cables, erupted near the coastal village at the foot … Read more
According to skywatching editor Daisy Dobrijevic reporting from Svalbard, Norway, millions of people across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain are preparing to view a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, when the moon completely covers the sun. Weather Conditions and Cloud Cover During Totality Cloud cover remains one of the primary concerns for eclipse chasers … Read more