AI made founding a startup easier than ever – but VC data shows funding is getting harder
It is true that AI has made creating a software startup easier, but data from Cut Through Venture indicates getting funding may be another story.
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EU approves Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros. takeover—despite pushback in the U.S.
A federal judge paused the merger, ruling states had raised “serious questions” about antitrust law.
Model scout said to have linked Epstein with young women found dead in Paris
Siad was under investigation in France for allegedly helping Epstein traffic and abuse women.
Louvre Gallery reopens 9 months after infamous heist—but no jewels on display (Photos)
Museum officials said the remaining jewelry previously displayed in the gilded Apollo Gallery has been moved into a vault in a secure room.
The hidden AI risk companies can’t afford to ignore
Opinion: As businesses race to adopt AI, weak governance is creating costly delays, reputational damage and regulatory risk, argues OneTrust’s Corey Rice. Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming embedded in modern business, promising greater efficiency, faster decision-making and new opportunities for innovation. Yet many organisations still treat governance as an afterthought – something to address after deployment rather than a capability that should shape […]
Xero’s CTO resigns in second leadership departure this month
Rick Carragher will leave Xero in early August after serving 16 months as chief technology officer, employees were told on Wednesday.
Wendy McCarthy’s quiet campaign to fund next-gen rebel women
Bypassing traditional tax-effective frameworks, the trailblazing advocate is deploying her private wealth to fund a new breed of cultural architects.
Does Australia have a debt problem? Not if you look closely at the figures
Opinion: Australia’s march towards $1 trillion in gross debt has prompted plenty of hand-wringing, but a closer look tells a far less alarming story, argues economist Stephen Koukoulas. Every Friday, the Australian Office of Financial Management publishes the total value of Australian government securities on issue. On Friday 17 July 2026, that figure was just […]
The UK’s $100 billion fintech disruptor takes aim at Australia’s big four banks
Revolut, a UK fintech last valued at US$75 billion ($104 billion), has been approved to operate banking services in Australia. It plans to spend “nearly” $400 million to win over the local market.
Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Michael Dell as 5th richest amid Dell selloff
The hardware firm’s stock has cooled since skyrocketing to an all-time high last month.