US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of HormuzThe US wants Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations due to be held on Saturday.US media cited unnamed officials as saying Tehran had privately acknowledged to President Donald Trump's advisers that the shooting at ships was a mistake,...

Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?3 hours agoTom BatemanState department correspondentGetty ImagesIn the weeks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the battle for the narrative over the war's progress has been taking place at the heart of American military power.From week one, I've been inside the Pentagon press briefings given by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the...

Revolut eyes valuation of up to $200B in eventual IPO British neobank Revolut seems to be eyeing a major valuation bump when it eventually goes public. The company is targeting a market cap between $150 billion and $200 billion in an initial public offering, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous investor sources. The fintech giant, which secured a full banking license in...

Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures has raised $46.6 million for its second fund from LPs including Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures. Founded in 2021 by Joanna Drake and Julie Wroblewski, Magnify invests in companies that target the care economy, such as those building assistive robotics, family cybersecurity, and AI for...

Tubi joins forces with popular TikTokers to create original streaming content In a move to appeal to its younger viewers, the Fox-owned streaming service Tubi has launched its “Creatorverse Incubator” in partnership with TikTok.  The initiative announced on Thursday gives content creators support — such as promotions and the potential of funding — to create original shows exclusively for...