GC is said to be raising $10 billion and Spark Capital $3 billion. This after several other firms have also raised mega funds. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Poppi founder on TikTok, Super Bowl ads, and her return to Shark Tank
For years, venture capitalists have been skeptical of beverage startups, citing thin margins and brutal distribution as reasons most brands never break out. But a new wave of “functional soda” companies has been…
Tech Crunch – Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says
According to a Reuters report, a foreign hacker broke into a server that was part of the FBI’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein — without realizing they had hacked an FBI server. Read more:…
Tech Crunch – WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net
WordPress’s new browser-based service lets users create private sites without hosting or signup, turning the platform into a personal workspace for writing, research, and AI tools. Read more: Read More
Border Report – President Donald Trump announces $300B oil refinery coming to Port of Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday announced that a $300 billion oil refinery is coming to the Port of Brownsville. According to The White House, America First Refining…
Border Report – FIFA president says Trump assured him Iran can come to US for World Cup
(The Hill) — The head of FIFA says he anticipates the Iranian men’s national team will be able to compete in this summer’s World Cup, including in matches slated to take place…
Tech Crunch – Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots
The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian’s factory. Read more: Read More
Border Report – FCC weighs English proficiency rule for call center workers abroad
The FCC is also considering a rule that would require companies to tell customers when their call is being handled outside the U.S. and allow callers to transfer to a U.S. center….
Border Report – Swalwell leads field in California governor’s race: Emerson College Polling
A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey of the June primary for governor finds Congressman Eric Swalwell (D) leading the open primary with 17%. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium draws major concerts as debate over funding upgrades lingers
As music fans snap up tickets for BTS’s two-night stop at Sun Bowl Stadium this May and a tour stop featuring Post Malone and Jelly Roll days later, the University of Texas…