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Dubai-headquartered eyewear startup Eyewa has raised $21 million in a Series B co-led by Kingsway Capital and Nuwa Capital, it announced in a statement today. The deal was also joined by French Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Derayah Ventures, Palm Drive, and Hardy Capital, and takes Eyewa’s total capital raised to date to about $30 million. It ...
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In 2024, births in Russia fell to 1.22 million — the lowest level since 1999 — while deaths increased by 3.3% annually, to 1.82 million. Read more ›
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"I'm not impressed," former President Barack Obama said at a private fundraiser. Read more ›
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Faced with the risk of ICE detention, Regina Higuera decided to leave her family behind in the US to move back to Mexico. Read more ›
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xAI explained why Grok 4 seemed to search for Elon Musk's opinions when asked about some hot-button topics. Read more ›
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Dozens of troops with Stinger missiles, machine guns, and grenade launchers were filmed riding the subway and practicing movement in stations. Read more ›
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It may make sense to switch to another income-driven repayment plan, but you do not have to make the move by Aug. 1. Here's what to know. Read more ›
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Shareholders claim that Mark Zuckerberg and other top officials should have to reimburse Facebook for $8 billion in fines and penalties. Read more ›
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The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Trump administration may fire more than half of the Department of Education’s workforce — mass terminations that, in Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s words, are “the first step on the road to a total shutdown” of the entire department. The Court’s decision in McMahon v. New York, was […] Read more ›
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Research firm LightShed partners says Apple should consider replacing Tim Cook as CEO, but the change is unlikely to occur any time soon. In a note to clients seen by Bloomberg, analysts Walter Piecyk and Joe Galone say that "Apple now needs a product-focused CEO, not one centered on logistics." Bloomberg notes that Apple shares have "badly lagged" behind rivals like Microsoft and Meta this year after losing ground in... Read more ›
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The Supreme Court said that Trump can move forward with his plans to terminate half of the Department of Education's staff. Read more ›
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If we had a dollar for every time Google said they were combining Android and ChromeOS, we’d have at least $10 by now. This news is a decade in the making, with quite a few follow-up reports being published every so often. At this point, we will believe it when we see it, but when … Continued Read the original post: Android President Confirms Merge Between ChromeOS and Android Read more ›
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Reddit users in the United Kingdom will now be blocked from accessing “certain mature content” unless they complete the platform’s new age verification process. Reddit announced on Monday that UK users will need to upload a selfie or a photo of their government ID in order to view content that’s restricted for under-18s by the […] Read more ›
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If you're looking to get fit, sleep better or just keep a closer eye on your health, a fitness wearable is a great place to start. Whether you're into intense workouts or just want to hit your step goal each day, the best fitness trackers available today can offer loads of helpful features, from sleep tracking and resting heart rate monitoring to built-in GPS and stress tracking. Some are even... Read more ›
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The Justice Department and FBI said it would no longer release Jeffrey Epstein files, reigniting interest in Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. Read more ›
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Agentic AI moves beyond isolated bots, orchestrating intelligence to unlock unprecedented scale, resilience, and adaptability for a digital future. Read more ›
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Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Read more ›
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Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte often wear coordinating outfits at public events, from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding to Wimbledon. Read more ›
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Amid growing concern over hyperscaler control, how can European businesses build digital independence? Read more ›
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Oppo's gaming-focused K13 Turbo series is launching in China on July 21. The brand confirmed the launch date via its official Weibo profile and also shared some renders and specs of the two devices. Oppo K13 Turbo series launch poster Both devices share a similar gaming phone look with active cooling fans and RGB lights. The pair will be offered in silver, black and purple colors. Oppo K13 Turbo As... Read more ›
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Saudi Arabia-based SaaS startup Rekaz has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its operating system for service businesses, it announced today. The round was led by COTU Ventures, with participation from Impact46, Shorooq Partners, Numrah Capital, and angel investors. Founded in 2017 by Abdulrahman Alomran and Abdulaziz Alkharashi, Rekaz offers an all-in-one platform ... Read more ›
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Karachi-headquartered ecommerce startup Bazaar has acquired leading Pakistani payments company Keenu in a strategic move to create what it says would be the country’s first integrated commerce and fintech ecosystem. The acquisition, approved by the State Bank of Pakistan, marks the first time a major Pakistani ecommerce company has brought payments infrastructure in-house. The financial ... Read more ›
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Saudi-listed food delivery platform Jahez is acquiring a 76.56% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu for $245 million, marking its entry into the Qatari market and further expansion across the GCC, it announced in a statement today. Jahez will acquire 75% of Snoonu’s existing shares from current shareholders for $225 million in a combination of cash and ... Read more ›
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Cairo-based proptech startup Nawy has acquired a majority stake in Dubai-based SmartCrowd, marking its official entry into the GCC market. The move comes just weeks after Nawy announced a $75 million Series A fundraise led by e& Capital, with participation from global and regional investors including Partech, March Capital, and Shorooq Partners. The financial details ... Read more ›
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Cairo-based fintech Valu has received initial regulatory approval from Jordan’s central bank to launch its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in the country, marking the company’s first expansion beyond its home market and a signal of its broader regional ambitions. The entry into Jordan comes on the heels of Valu’s recent listing on the ... Read more ›
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Noon has launched geo-targeted ads on the back of its delivery riders through a new partnership with Flyby, a UAE-based company that produces digital smart boxes for fleets, the company announced on Thursday. The rollout includes hundreds of Noon riders across the UAE, equipped with Flyby’s “Digital Delivery Boxes.” These internet-connected screens display static ads ... Read more ›
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Riyadh-based embedded insurance platform Yasmina has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Scene Holding, with participation from Access Bridge Ventures, Arzan VC, and early backing from Sanabil Investment Accelerator by 500 MENA, it announced today. Founded in 2023 by Masoud Alhelou and Bashar Abalkhail, Yasmina positions itself as Saudi Arabia’s first ... Read more ›
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Saudi-based alternative investment platform Sukna Capital has secured regulatory approval to launch a first-of-its-kind open-ended direct financing fund targeting SMEs in the region. The Sukna Fund for Direct Financing (SFDF), now greenlit by Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), will allow institutional investors to deploy non-dilutive, sharia-compliant capital to small and mid-sized businesses. Unlike typical ... Read more ›
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