Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch Elon Musk’s Neuralink and OpenAI-backed Merge Labs are pushing forward with brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in the U.S. Meanwhile, Chinese serial entrepreneur Phoenix Peng is building rival efforts through two startups: NeuroXess, which develops implantable BCI systems, and a second company, Gestala,...

Activist investor Elliot takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor known for its assertive involvement in company decisions, has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest. The firm first invested in the social platform in 2022. Pinterest announced the financial boost on Tuesday, and CEO Bill Ready said he considers this a major...

Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere at Americas summit President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington....

'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in LebanonMore than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon as the US-Israel war with Iran continues to impact the wider region.It comes after Israel issued evacuation orders for large parts of the south. Israel intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in Lebanon after it fired rockets into northern...

Protect Your Heart With These Expert-Approved WorkoutsIt's American Heart Month and according to the American Heart Association, staying active has a host of benefits for your overall health. You'll lower the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and even your risk of certain cancers or stroke. This means that regularly working out can keep your heart functioning properly.Adults should get...