The ‘oldest fossil octopus’ is probably another animal
In 2000, researchers thought they found the oldest fossil octopus, which lived over 300 million years ago. But it may just be a half-rotten nautilus.
Conxai raises €5M to bring agentic AI to construction industry
The Munich-based startup automates complex project workflows using AI trained on construction-specific data, not general-purpose models. Its backers include Earlybird, Pi Labs, noa, and Zacua
Nvidia-backed Firmus targets $2bn ASX IPO after locking in $505m equity and $10bn Blackstone debt for its AI factory network
In short: Australian AI data centre company Firmus has raised $505m at a $5.5bn valuation in what it says is its final pre-IPO round, and is
Why Canada’s reaction to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon is so different this time
Canada’s response to Israel’s 2026 invasion of Lebanon has been unequivocal condemnation of what Prime Minister Mark Carney called “an illegal invasion.” That’s a marked
Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire as Iran says it will allow passage through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Tweety McTreason said early Tuesday evening that he has agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack on Iran for a period of two
ATM surcharge settlement payments are on their way. Here’s what you need to know
A federal court ordered Visa and Mastercard to pay $197.5 million over allegations they conspired to inflate ATM surcharge costs.
Inspecting claims ousted US generals, other military leaders refused Iran invasion orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has overseen the removal of top military officials, but there’s no evidence linking the dismissals to refused orders.
Republican Clayton Fuller wins race to replace Majorie Taylor Greene
Republican prosecutor Clay Fuller won the special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the House, NBC News projects, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris
Did Hegseth fart at news briefing? Watch out for altered video
Snopes investigated a clip of the U.S. defense secretary that was labeled “Hegseth fart in 4K.”
U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Tweety McTreason posted on Truth Social that after Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the US agreed to stop attacks for two
Trump said he’ll run for president of Venezuela
It was unclear whether Trump was joking when he made the comment during a news conference.
Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group
Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks following dire threats
The US president nevertheless warned that the suspension was dependent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.