Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer at OpenAI, has successfully raised an impressive $2 billion for her new startup, Thinking Machines Lab. This amount makes it one of the largest initial funding rounds ever recorded. Interestingly, the startup is still in its early stages and has not yet shared details about its projects or goals, which has sparked curiosity and concern among...

Huspy, a startup based in the UAE, has raised $59 million to help it grow in Europe. Founded by Jad Antoun, Huspy aims to make the home buying process easier and quicker for people. In 2020, many customers faced lengthy paperwork and confusing price differences when applying for mortgages in Dubai. Recognizing these challenges, Antoun created a platform that simplifies the way people purchase...

TRIC Robotics has developed innovative tractor-sized robots that aim to protect strawberry plants while reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Recently, the company secured $5.5 million in initial funding to further their mission. These robots use ultraviolet (UV) light to target and eliminate harmful bacteria and pests, providing a more natural and environmentally friendly way to keep...

Best Home Equity Sharing Companies of June 2025 One of the main benefits of homeownership is building up equity. While that equity can amount to cash in hand when it’s time to sell your house, you can also turn your home's increased value into cash without putting it on the market. Home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and...

Palestinians say at least five people killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid centers Palestinians carry bags containing food and humanitarian aid packages delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S.-backed organization, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, June 8, 2025....