Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has made its first major investment in a startup called Lucra, which focuses on transforming corporate loyalty programs into engaging esports experiences. Unlike many investments today that center around artificial intelligence, Lu

The cutthroat battle for the US weight-loss drug marketNatalie ShermanBusiness reporterReutersA monthly dose of Zepbound cost more than $1,000 when it launched in the US in 2023When Ruth Gonzalez decided to start taking the weight-loss medicine Zepbound last year, she first had to find a way to afford its roughly $350 (£260) monthly cost.Gonzalez switched her mobile phone plan, dropped all but...

Venezuela's oil revival brings hope but little relief for workers Vendors sell vegetables at an open market in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 21, 2026. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide...

How 1,000+ customer calls shaped a breakout enterprise AI startup This isn’t David Park’s first rodeo. The veteran founder and TechCrunch Startup Battlefield alumnus has certainly been battle-tested in the enterprise arena. On this episode of Build Mode, Park joins Isabelle Johannessen to discuss how he and his team are intentionally iterating,...

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Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airportReutersSmoke rising from the Fujairah oil industry zone on 14 March, after an Iranian drone was intercepted above the port The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai's international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran continues to target Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. Flights...