Thrive Capital secures stake in Isomorphic Labs
Avery Klemmer of Thrive Capital has confirmed the firm secured a stake in Isomorphic Labs, a secretive startup spun out of Alphabet's artificial intelligence research laboratory. The investment marks a significant shift for the…
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Midterm races threaten GOP streaks dating to the 1930s
Democrats are running competitive races in traditionally Republican territory this midterm cycle, putting long-standing Republican winning streaks at risk. The contests span the Senate, governorships and the House, with Cook…
October 18, 2026 · 2 min
Jennifer Sey reports verbal abuse from fans at WNBA Finals Game 1
Jennifer Sey, founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics, reported that she and her companions faced severe verbal harassment and physical intimidation from Golden State Valkyries fans during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in…
October 18, 2026 · 2 min
NYC to phase out horse carriages by 2028 after Romanch Mahajan death
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have agreed to a deal phasing out the city's horse-drawn carriage industry, with a ban set to take effect in June 2028. The legislative move, expected to be…
October 18, 2026 · 2 min
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