Ramp, a fintech firm based in New York, just wrapped up a $750 million Series F raise that pushed its worth to about $44 billion. The fresh money will fuel new AI‑driven tools for businesses that use the platform. Investors in the round included many familiar names, from Founders Fund to Khosla Ven
JPMorgan Chase analysts warn that the CLARITY Act, a bill meant to shape the crypto market, might stall before it even takes effect, especially with the U. S. midterm elections on the horizon. The team led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou previously thought the bill could lift digital asset prices in la
A new tool helps doctors estimate how long a patient will stay in the intensive care unit after oral free flap surgery, especially when no early tracheostomy is performed. The instrument is called a nomogram, a chart that combines several patient factors into one score. Researchers gathered da
The planet’s natural radio chatter, known as the Schumann Resonance, rings at about 7. 83 cycles per second. This beat comes from lightning storms that flash between the ground and a high‑altitude layer of air called the ionosphere. Some researchers say that this planetary hum matches the rhythm of
Long Beach is about to welcome music lovers with a brand‑new outdoor amphitheater on its downtown waterfront. The venue, which can hold up to 11, 000 people, sits close to the historic Queen Mary ship and will offer a mix of seating options, food trucks, and easy public transport. City leaders say t
A man named Alexander Stepnowsky was taken into custody after a flag bearing two swastikas and a Star of David appeared over a building at New York University during graduation festivities. The flag was flown from the Steinhardt School, a campus building named after a wealthy donor who supported Jew
Mira Murati, once a behind‑the‑scenes figure at OpenAI and founder of Thinking Machines Lab, recently stepped into the spotlight for the first time in over a year. Her appearance on Bloomberg in San Francisco offered a glimpse into her new project and a candid look at past challenges. Thinking Mach
Vinyl records have outpaced CDs for the first time in decades, with sales exceeding a billion dollars this year. Yet each disc is mostly made from PVC resin, a chlorine‑based plastic that carries a hefty carbon load. A recent study showed that half of an LP’s emissions come from this material, equal
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, a well‑known podcaster, recently took to her show “Plan Bri Uncut” to address what she sees as misinformation about the dating timeline of West Wilson and Amanda Batula, two popular “Summer House” figures. She said the couple’s public announcement that they were togeth
A former district attorney who once worked in Washoe County says that voters should choose Wes Duncan for the next DA. He points out that a DA must lead with honesty and keep the public safe, and believes Duncan has what it takes. Duncan is a decorated Air Force Colonel who has handled many milit
