StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community  For the first time since 2024, StrictlyVC is coming back to New York City — and we’re bringing the kind of access you’d expect from an under-wraps event to the whole startup, VC, and dealmaking community. For years, StrictlyVC has run a series of some of the most interesting...

The Iran war sent jet fuel prices sky-high. Here's what air travelers should know Travelers gather at baggage claim station at Newark International Airport in Newark in March. Some passengers may be newly incentivized to stick to a carry-on as airlines increase checked bag fees....

Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation In Brief Posted: 10:38 AM PDT · May 11, 2026 Image Credits:Helsing Five-year-old European military drone startup Helsing is reportedly close to raising a new $1.2 billion round at about an $18 billion valuation. The round is expected to be led by Dragoneer and co-led...

Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap38 minutes agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondent, JerusalemAlex SinclairThe skullcap, also known as a kippah, was embroidered with an Israeli flag on one side and a Palestinian flag on the otherA British Israeli academic has told the BBC of his shock at being detained by Israeli police for wearing a Jewish kippah,...

Netflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others Netflix is again experimenting with new types of content on its streaming service, as the binge model has grown dated. After expanding its service to include live content, video games, and, more recently, video podcasts, the streamer is now adding video content from publishers such as BuzzFeed...