Three U.S.-based AI companies raised rounds larger than $1 billion so far in 2026 with 14 others raising rounds of $100 million or more. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – India bids to attract over $200B in AI infrastructure investment by 2028
India is ramping up shared AI compute, adding 20,000 GPUs as part of a broader push to attract global AI investment. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Snapchat launches creator subscription in the U.S.
Snapchat will let creators set their monthly subscription price. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – 2 people seriously hurt after Border Highway crash
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people were seriously injured after a crash on Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, on the Border Highway near Spur 1966, according to the El Paso Police Department….
El Paso Matters – Public safety spending pressures city’s long-term financial outlook
The city of El Paso is facing a financial crossroads as leaders look to generate more revenue, including possibly increasing existing fees and implementing new ones, to help offset ballooning expenses driven…
Tech Crunch – Just 8 months in, India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent claims ARR of over $100M
Indian vibe-coding platform Emergent was launched just eight months ago, and it now says it’s generating annual recurring revenue of more than $100 million, thanks to surging demand by small businesses and…
Tech Crunch – SpendRule raises $2M, emerges from stealth to help hospitals track spending
SpendRule, launched last summer, is an AI-powered platform that helps healthcare systems track their spending. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Democrats launch $30 million coordinated campaign to target key races, flip state in 2026
The effort is a partnership between the state party, two of its largest political organizations and the House Democrats’ campaign arm. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race
Adani’s plan targets up to 5 gigawatts of capacity, with data centers planned alongside partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Airbnb expands its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” globally
The feature allows users to cancel eligible bookings if there is a change of plans — without losing money upfront. Read more: Read More