Yope, a fast-growing social app focused on private groups of friends and family, has raised $12.3 million in seed funding. Instead of chasing creators and algorithmic feeds, the startup is betting that…
Border Report – GOP links SAVE Act to Olive Garden’s unlimited pasta deal
When the never-ending pasta pass was initially reintroduced, the popular pasta chain stated customers would need to show a photo ID to be able to use it. Read: Read More
Border Report – Over 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis suspected in US: The states seeing spikes
The CDC noted that two states in particular have seen cases jump. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy explains why Anthropic is winning (and it’s not the model)
Anthropic leaped to a $47 billion revenue run rate by May, compared to $9 billion in 2025. It’s the kind of growth that Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy says he’s never seen in 25 years of investing, not in the internet wave, not in mobile, not in the…
Border Report – 16 pounds of monitor lizard parts from Thailand seized at Los Angeles port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials recently seized 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard parts, 50 pounds of raw meat and 33 pounds of mangoes, garlic, bamboo and banana plants at a…
Tech Crunch – Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI
The company said it is reducing its headcount by 20%, or about 630 staff, to “support a leaner, more focused operating model” as it focuses on its AI Work Platform. Read more: Read…
KTSM News – 2 killed in 3-vehicle crash on Loop 375 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people died after a three-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday night, July 21, in far East El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department. Police have…
Tech Crunch – Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Missing Pan Am flight found 74 years after crash that killed 52
In 1952, the Clipper Endeavor was set to transport five crew members and 64 passengers to New York City. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Arcee, a US open source AI lab, says Chinese models are not inherently dangerous
As Chinese AI models grow in capability and popularity among US companies, the arguing over what should be done about them has reached a fever pitch. Read more: Read More