• A16z raises second gaming fund at $600M as part of $7.2B funding

    A16z announced that it has raised a new $600 million games fund as part of a $7.2 billion raise for the venture capital company.

  • The Benefits of Hemp Seeds for Stress Relief

    Hemp seeds aren't only for ensuring your protein needs; they're also great for managing diet-related stress and mild anxiety with a healthy diet.

  • Salmon Raised in Pens in Lake Champlain

    A pilot program using protected pens in Lake Champlain will raise small Atlantic Salmon over the next few weeks that will be released into the lake in the hopes that they will return there and the near-by Saranac River to spawn in future years. The experimental program is designed to help boost the salmon population in the Saranac River.

  • OpenAI Startup Fund quietly raises $15M

    The OpenAI Startup Fund, a venture fund related to — but technically separate from — OpenAI that invests in early-stage, typically AI-related companies across education, law and the sciences, has quietly closed a $15 million tranche. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, two unnamed investors contributed the $15 million in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Over $20,000 in tornado relief donated to Cottonwood

    HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — Over $20,000 has been donated to the town of Cottonwood for tornado relief. This comes after the town did not receive any funding on the federal level after the town was devastated by a tornado in January of this year. On Tuesday, the Houston County Economic Development Association and The []

  • Sheffield Hospital Raises Funds For Autism Charity

    Organised by Dan, a young person at the hospital and Chloe Eagle, Head of Phoenix School, the 5km walk took place in Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield. Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, on East Bank Road, is a 55-bed hospital which offers a low secure service for women and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services for male and female adolescents over three wards. Dan is a service user on Pegasus Ward, a 13 bed general adolescent acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female....

  • Charity match to raise vital funds for Scottish Autism

    Founded by Stephen Manson in 2019 to raise awareness of autism, Autism All Stars will take to the field in the indoor pitch at the Oriam, Scotland’s Sport Performance Centre at Heriot Watt University on Sunday (11am kick-off) with a selection of well-known Edinburgh footballers facing off against each other. 38-year-old Manson, who played for clubs including Raith Rovers and Linlithgow Rose during his career, started what he hoped would be an annual charity fixture with close friend Craig...

  • Agritech startup Ecozen raises $30 million in funding

    Pune-based agritech firm Ecozen on Friday said it has raised $30 million (about Rs 250 crore) in a mix of equity and debt from existing investors including US-based global investment manager Nuveen.The debt support in the deal was fulfilled by InCred Credit Fund and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation through Ecozen’s exclusive advisor Setuka Partners, said a company statement.Ecozen said it has grown fivefold over the past two years, with a threefold increase in profit. The maker...

  • Flexible benefits platform Wagestream raises £17.5m

    Wagestream, a flexible benefits platform used by Asda, Burger King and Bupa, has closed a £17.5m funding round. Founded in 2018, Wagestream is a platform for shift workers to access earnings from completed work before designated paydays. Wagestream also offers users debt advice and savings options. The company said a significant portion of its users […]

  • Curio raises funds for Rio, an 'AI news anchor' in an app

    AI may be inching its way into the newsroom, as outlets like Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Gizmodo, VentureBeat, CNET and others have experimented with articles written by AI. But while most respectable journalists will condemn this use case, there are a number of startups that think AI can enhance the news experience — at least on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • VIDEO: ‘Tornado-like’ funnel appears over Salt Lake County

    Salt Lake County residents looking out their windows on Thursday afternoon may have noticed something a little ominous: A tornado-like funnel coming out of the stormy clouds above.

  • BBQ To Benefit Juneteenth Scholarship Fund Set For April 27

    A barbecue and basket raffle fundraiser to benefit the Jamestown Juneteenth Scholarship Fund will be held April 27. The event will take place 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Morton Club on Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. It will feature live music by Karl/Mark’s Revolution, a basket raffle and more. Chicken dinners will be […]