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Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe

Startups • Tim Fernholz

"homeboy you're the one sellling [sic] public market investors on short-term space datacenters.".

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<summary>General Fusion debuted on Nasdaq (GFUZ), becoming the first publicly listed fusion power company, with its stock rallying 40%. Following a de-SPAC merger and $108 million private investment, the company now holds $150 million cash. Despite.

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Startups • Aisha Malik

"Twelve state attorneys general, led by California, are suing to block the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The coalition argues the deal violates the Clayton Act by reducing competition in theatrical film distribution, basic cable licensing, and streaming services. While the Department of Justice previously cleared the transaction, the states claim the consolidation would harm audiences and theaters by creating a media monopoly.".

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Startups • Russell Brandom

What does a world of total user-aligned AI actually look like?

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Following the pending shutdown of TV Time, original founder Antonio Pinto is launching a new tracking app called Bingers. Designed to be more sustainable with lower server costs and better performance, Bingers will allow users to import their TV Time archives and community comments. The app aims to provide a new home for the existing community and is expected to launch on app stores by July 2026.

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"Ann Patchett's 2026 novel, Whistler, has become a critical and commercial success, praised for its emotional depth and authentic storytelling. The plot centers on the reunion of Daphne Fuller and her former stepfather, Eddie Triplett, exploring themes of memory, grief, and chosen family. Eschewing dramatic twists for human connection, the book has resonated with diverse readers and established itself as one of the year's essential reads.".

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Startups • Jagmeet Singh

Anthropic has introduced local rupee pricing for Claude in India, its largest market outside the United States. While subscriptions are now available in local currency, the company has not yet integrated the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This move follows Anthropic's expansion in India, including opening a Bengaluru office and partnering with Infosys and TCS, as it seeks to convert high usage into paid subscriptions within the region.

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Startups • Sean O'Kane

This will be the first Starship test flight for SpaceX as a public company, testing the market's appetite for the company's "fly, fail, fix" approach to rocket development, which often ends in fireballs.

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Startups • Aisha Malik

Waze is integrating Google’s Gemini AI to offer personalized navigation based on user history and traffic patterns. New features include a conversational destination search and the ability to report road updates using natural speech. Additionally, a specialized Motorcycle mode provides two-wheeler-specific routing and hazard alerts in select regions. A "less chatty" mode also reduces voice interruptions, enhancing the overall driving experience for Android and iOS users.

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Startups • Zack Whittaker

The Los Angeles Police Department is letting its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety expire due to significant concerns over privacy, civil liberties, and data security. As one of Flock's largest clients, the LAPD joins other cities in distancing themselves from the license plate tracking technology. Flock expressed surprise at the decision, while critics highlight security lapses and false positives that have led to wrongful police encounters.

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"Mel Robbins' "The Let Them Theory" encourages individuals to stop attempting to control others' behaviors and choices. By accepting reality and viewing rejection as redirection, people can protect their emotional energy and focus on their own actions and mindset. The book emphasizes that prioritizing personal growth and boundaries over the management of others leads to greater peace, resilience, and emotional stability in one's life and relationships.".

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Startups • Kirsten Korosec

A proposed bill in Washington, D.C., to allow driverless robotaxis has sparked a conflict between Uber and Waymo. Waymo supports the legislation, while Uber argues it would create a monopoly and displace human drivers. Uber is lobbying for a hybrid model requiring autonomous vehicles to operate alongside human drivers on a single network. The bill includes safety requirements and a per-mile tax to fund public transit and workforce development.

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India's clean energy capacity now exceeds thermal power, recently meeting over 50% of electricity demand. However, meeting evening peak demand remains a challenge due to the intermittent nature of solar power. While India is rapidly expanding battery storage through government incentives and corporate investment, the country has yet to develop a robust demand flexibility market to shift electricity usage to daylight hours and reduce coal reliance.

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"The Indian government is reviewing responses from WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal regarding their username features, which allow users to communicate without sharing phone numbers. IT Secretary S Krishnan stated that the government is examining these replies to address concerns over increased online fraud, phishing, and impersonation attacks. WhatsApp was specifically directed to delay the feature's launch until consultations are completed to the government's satisfaction.".

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YourStory highlights diverse business updates, including Corumm's focus on wellbeing and The Good Doll's artisan-led growth. ALLEN appointed new board directors, while Emeritus Enterprise and LTM report surges in AI training and adoption. Additionally, The Holidays.ai launched a travel platform, Zelio E-Mobility opened a Coimbatore plant, and BikeWo partnered with KlikAir. Finally, Vicky Ratnani launched cutlery, and Fulcrum Digital plans to hire 800 tech professionals.

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Major U.S. airlines increasingly rely on co-branded credit card partnerships for profitability rather than passenger flights. Revenue from loyalty programs, such as Delta's partnership with American Express, often exceeds operating profits from flying. Without these financial streams, most major carriers would post losses. During the pandemic, airlines survived by borrowing against loyalty program valuations, proving that the rewards business is now their primary financial engine.

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Stephen King's quote, "Get busy living, or get busy dying," highlights the danger of stagnation. Biologically, prolonged inactivity increases death risks and causes cellular deterioration, metabolic disease, and cognitive decline. This pattern of inertia extends to professional and personal spheres, where mistaking caution for stability often leads to eventual collapse. Ultimately, the text urges individuals to replace passive inertia with deliberate action to avoid gradual decline.

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CATL has unveiled an 8C ultra-fast charging battery for light commercial EVs, capable of charging from 20% to 80% in under seven minutes. Featuring reduced internal resistance and self-heating technology for cold weather, the battery offers warranties up to 1,000,000 km. To support this, CATL plans to deploy 4,000 charging and swap stations across China by 2026, aiming to match the efficiency of diesel-powered logistics fleets.

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While the 'April 2028 EV-only registration' requirement provides a clear roadmap for the two-wheeler industry to accelerate investments in electric products, capacity and distribution, internal combustion engine models are expected to remain relevant in the near term.

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"Bharti Airtel is pivoting toward financial services, data centers, and cloud computing for its next growth phase. Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal announced a Rs 20,000-crore investment in Airtel Money and a $1 billion fund for Nxtra to build 1 GW of data center capacity. Following a Rs 3.3 trillion infrastructure investment, the company is also leveraging its 5G network, which now serves 188 million customers.".

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Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe

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