$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups | TechCrunch
This morning on Equity, not only do we have good news for crypto founders, we're also digging into Akamai spending $450 million for API security firm Noname, and billion dollar deals from Wiz and Wayve.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/450m-for-noname-two-billion-dollar-rounds-and-good-news-for-crypto-startups/
iRobot names former Timex head Gary Cohen as CEO | TechCrunch
iRobot has announced the successor to longtime CEO, Colin Angle. Gary Cohen, who previous held chief executive role at Timex and Qualitor
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/irobot-names-former-timex-head-gary-cohen-as-ceo/
Why Youth Mental Health Is on the Decline: Report - The New York Times
Global trends in economics, climate and technology are weighing on young adults, a report finds. It recommends overhauling how we approach mental health care.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/well/mind/mental-health-young-adults-trends.html
How Ukrainian Troops Invaded Russia - The New York Times
Planned in secrecy, the incursion was a bold move to upend the war’s dynamics and put Moscow on the defensive — a gambit that could also leave Ukraine exposed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-kursk-offensive.html
Lake Elsinore Serial Killer Confesses to 1986 Murder of 19-Year-Old Woman - The New York Times
William Lester Suff, 70, was already on death row for a dozen murders in Southern California. Now, he has confessed to killing a 19-year-old woman, shutting a 1986 cold case, officials said.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/us/riverside-prostitute-killer-william-suff.html
Who Is Brian Niccol, the Incoming Starbucks CEO From Chipotle? - The New York Times
Mr. Niccol, whom the coffee chain poached from Chipotle, has emerged in recent years as a top leader in the restaurant industry.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/business/brian-niccol-starbucks-chipotle.html
Opinion | Nate Silver on Kamala Harris’s Chances and the Mistakes of the ‘Indigo Blob’ - The New York Times
The election forecaster discusses 2024 and what politicians can learn from gamblers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-nate-silver.html
After Relentless Wildfires in Canada, Boreal Forests Are Struggling to Recover - The New York Times
The delicate balance of one of the planet’s largest natural systems for storing carbon depends on the humble black spruce tree.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/08/12/climate/canada-wildfires.html
Tether Co-Founder Faces the Unraveling of a Crypto Dream - The New York Times
Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he’s mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/technology/brock-pierce-crypto-puerto-rico.html
After Relentless Wildfires in Canada, Boreal Forests Are Struggling to Recover - The New York Times
The delicate balance of one of the planet’s largest natural systems for storing carbon depends on the humble black spruce tree.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/08/12/climate/canada-wildfires.html
Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia: What to Know - The New York Times
The incursion caught Russia by surprise and signified a shift in tactics for Kyiv after more than two years of war with Russia.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/europe/ukraine-russia-kursk-incursion-war.html
Tether Co-Founder Faces the Unraveling of a Crypto Dream - The New York Times
Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he’s mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/technology/brock-pierce-crypto-puerto-rico.html
The New Left Is Largely Leaderless - The New York Times
For years, America’s left has been wary of charismatic figureheads. But a movement without leaders has its limits.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/magazine/new-left-leadership.html
Older Adults Do Not Benefit From Moderate Drinking, Large Study Finds - The New York Times
Virtually any amount increased the risk for cancer, and there were no heart benefits, the researchers reported.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/health/alcohol-cancer-heart-disease.html
Netanyahu Clashes With Defense Minister on Gaza, Exposing Schisms - The New York Times
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Yoav Gallant of embracing an “anti-Israel narrative” in a disagreement over how to prosecute the war.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/middleeast/netanyahu-gallant-israel-gaza-war.html
Russia, Facing Ukrainian Incursion Into Kursk, Maintains Pressure in East - The New York Times
Russian forces are pummeling Ukrainian positions along the front lines, Ukrainian military officials said, as attacks on Russian soil by Ukraine continue.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-incursion-war-east.html
Opinion | How Debunked Science Led to Death Row for One Man - The New York Times
Charles Don Flores deserves a trial based on evidence, not on discredited science.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/opinion/charles-don-flores-texas-death-row.html
Private REITS Were a Hot Investment Trend, but They’ve Lost Some Appeal - The New York Times
Drawn by the opportunity to invest with private equity firms, small investors rushed into real estate investment trusts. But the funds have lost some appeal as interest rates have climbed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/business/private-reit-redemptions.html
‘Scarface’ Actor Ángel Salazar Dies at 68 - The New York Times
A stand-up comedian in New York, his biggest role was playing Chi Chi in the 1983 film, “Scarface.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/arts/angel-salazar-dead.html
Private REITS Were a Hot Investment Trend, but They’ve Lost Some Appeal - The New York Times
Drawn by the opportunity to invest with private equity firms, small investors rushed into real estate investment trusts. But the funds have lost some appeal as interest rates have climbed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/business/private-reit-redemptions.html
How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It. - The New York Times
Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/technology/phone-tech-use-schools.html
U.S. Orders Submarine to Middle East Amid Fears of Escalation - The New York Times
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, the Pentagon said. In an unusual disclosure, it said Mr. Austin had ordered a submarine to the Middle East.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/middleeast/us-submarine-israel.html
U.K. Riots Pose Critical Test for Keir Starmer - The New York Times
Even after restoring order, the new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost of living crisis that underlie the unrest.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/europe/uk-immigration-riots-starmer.html
Injera Is the Soul of Ethiopian Cuisine - The New York Times
Injera takes days to prepare, but this quick recipe streamlines the process.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/dining/how-to-make-injera.html
