VAST Data’s $30 billion valuation is a bet that the data layer is the real bottleneck in AI
Summary: VAST Data raised $1 billion in a Series F at a $30 billion valuation, more than tripling from $9.1 billion, with Drive Capital and Access Industries co-leading and Nvidia, Fidelity, and NEA participating. More than $500 million is secondary capital. The company reports $4 billion in cumulative bookings…Continue Reading
Judge blocks certification of Democrats’ win in Virginia redistricting referendum
A Virginia judge has stopped the state from certifying the results of Tuesday’s referendum in which voters narrowly approved Democrats’ new gerrymandered congressional map…Continue Reading
EPA Eases Summer Gasoline Rules to Help Lower Pump Prices
The EPA has announced new measures to ease summer gasoline regulations, aiming to reduce pump prices for consumers. Discover how these changes could impact your fuel costs and the broader implications for the economy…Continue Reading
Wheels Up for X-59
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies over the Mojave Desert in California in this April 14, 2src26, image. The transition to flying with wheels up is a key milestone and an important step in the experimental aircraft’s test campaign. The X-59 has made its highest and fastest flights so far…Continue Reading
Americans face unexpected homebuying shift after Wednesday’s news
Homeownership in the United States has become increasingly difficult for millions of Americans. Mortgage rates remain elevated in the 6.3 to 6.5% range, and home prices are high in most major markets. On top of this, a significant segment of potential buyers have struggled to qualify for mortgages …Continue Reading
Drake’s ice sculpture broken apart by firefighters
Toronto firefighters used high‐pressure hoses and heavy tools to break apart Canadian rapper Drake’s large ice sculpture that drew hundreds of people, creating safety concerns. #drake #iceman #icesculpture #firefighters #toronto #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters onContinue Reading
Iran releases video of IRGC seizing ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s revolutionary guard has released a video said to show its forces seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights ClimateContinue Reading
Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil., Live updates, Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, in what was described as a ‘heinous crime’ by the government.,2026-04-23 00:00:00,Read MoreContinue Reading
As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor debate tonight
With the California governor’s race quickly approaching, six candidates will face off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep., Read MoreContinue Reading
Meta to track its employees’ clicks, keystrokes to train AI
Meta is installing tracking software on the computers of its U.S.-based employees to monitor their keystrokes, mouse movements and clicks. The social media giant will use the data it captures to train artificial intelligence to perform certain work tasks within the company. The plan was outlined in numerous internal memosContinue Reading
Georgia Rep. David Scott, Democrat seeking 13th term, dies at 80
Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., who was seeking his 13th term in the House, has died at 80. Scott’s office confirmed his death. The lawmaker had curtailed his activity in recent years because of physical ailments but had rebuffed suggestions by other Democrats that he should retire from Congress. House MinorityContinue Reading
From Classroom to Rubble
Over the course of two years, Kuwait School transformed from a school to a shelter to a detention center, and ultimately, to debris., Read MoreContinue Reading
AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It?
Communities across the United States are pushing back against resource-draining data centers being built to fuel artificial intelligence and crypto ventures. In Maine, state legislators recently passed a first-in-the-country statewide moratorium on large data centers. “Maine residents are concerned about the impacts of data centers on both their electric ratesContinue Reading