1Techgritdaily.com
Glow Secures $180 Million for AI Endpoint Security, Bold Raises $40 Million
Israeli cybersecurity startup, Glow, has secured $180 million in funding for its AI-powered platform, designed to prevent security threats from reaching corporate devices. This development follows a trend in the cybersecurity sector, particularly from Israel, where startups are rapidly innovating to address the complexities of endpoint security in an AI-driven business landscape. Both companies highlight the urgent need for advanced solutions as businesses increasingly integrate AI tools into their daily operations. Glow's platform specifically targets endpoint security, protecting laptops, desktop computers, and other devices employees use to connect to corporate systems. Bold's AI agents install directly on enterprise devices, which are common entry points for hackers. The company has already signed enterprise customers across the healthcare, retail, and financial services sectors.
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Olympian Hudson-Smith unsure of GST payments
Olympic silver medallist, Matt Hudson-Smith, is unsure if he has been paid what he is owed by Grand Slam Track (GST), the league that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the European Championships in Birmingham, Hudson-smith responded to comments from four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson, who claimed that he had been able to get athletes paid. The league, launched in 2025, offered star athletes salaries and appearance fees to compete in a four-event circuit, along with prize money at each meet. However, the series was cancelled when Grand Slam tracked cancelled its final event in Los Angeles in June. A court filing in January listed over 300 people and companies owed some US$40 million.
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Eldridge Acquires Ownership Stake in AI Firm Sudolabs
Eldridge has acquired a significant stake in AI firm Sudolabs, a provider of custom agentic AI systems and consulting services for enterprise clients. The investment will accelerate Sudolab's growth in the United States through the formation of a strategic partnership with Eldridge. Day-to-day operations from Sudolabi's Slovakian headquarters will continue. The partnership reflects Eldridge's belief that incremental AI adoption will be driven by enterprise implementation built by creating an independent layer untethered to any single model provider. At Sudolabb's core is a harness layer that connects AI models and existing company systems, solving AI implementation roadblocks and enabling seamless usage across models, delivering time and cost savings.
4Travelmyrtlebeachonline.com
When Do Travelers Trust a Travel Advisor Instead of AI?
New research by ALG Vacations has revealed that 77% of AI users still rely on a human to make final travel decisions when using AI to plan, and this is particularly prevalent among younger travelers. Millennials and Gen Z are using travel advisors at the highest rates of any generation, while younger travelers also report higher trust in AI travel recommendations. Among AI users, 31% completely trust travel recommendations generated by AI, compared to 12% of Baby Boomers. Travel advisors bring human judgment, planning experience and direct support when a trip becomes more complicated. Despite AI being able to organize information quickly, there are practical concerns about relying on it entirely.
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Report: Mozambique soldiers used sexual extortion - Luca Manes
A United Nations report has been obtained by an organization of independent journalists, Forbidden Stories, documenting human rights violations and sexual abuse committed by Mozambican military forces and employees of the French fossil fuel multinational TotalEnergies in Cabo Delgado. The report alleges that Mozambicans are responsible for rape, transactional sex, extortion, and abuse, including against minors. The project, which began in 2019 to build the Mozambique LNG fossil gas extraction and liquefaction project, was halted in 2021 due to force majeure caused by the ongoing regional conflict. Over the past eight years, the armed insurgency and Mozambic military response have displaced over one million people and caused approximately 4,000 civilian casualties in the north of the African country.
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Taylor Swift Tunes Pulled from Political Posts
Taylor Swift's music has been removed from videos by the campaign of President Donald Trump and the official White House social media channels following the use of two of her songs in political contexts. The incident has raised questions about the use these tracks in political posts. The White House and a representative for Swift remained unavailable for immediate comment. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between artists and political figures regarding the use music in political situations.
7Healthdevdiscourse.com
Salmonella Scare: Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa and Guacamole
California-based food supplier, Taylor Farms, has recalled certain prepared food items containing jalapeños due to concerns over salmonella contamination. This comes after the company experienced a cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce imported from Mexico. The recall aims to prevent consumer health risks and prevent further cyclosporations. Meanwhile, in Michigan, health officials have lifted some salad warnings, allowing lettuce back onto store shelves.
8Businessdevdiscourse.com
Canterbury Solar Farm Secures New Zealand’s First Fast-track Approval
A large solar farm planned near Lake Benmore in Canterbury has been approved through the Government's Fast-track process, becoming the first solar development in New Zealand to receive approval. The Haldon Solar Farm is expected to generate approximately 370 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually, enough to supply the equivalent electricity needs of around 45,000 households. This move adds another major renewable electricity project to New Zealand's future generation pipeline. The project is seen as a significant investment in Canterbury due to its potential economic benefits. Seven renewable energy developments have received approval through the Fast-tracking process, including four new generation projects: Waitaha Hydro, Southland Wind Farm, Mahinerangi Wind Farm and Haldons Solar Farm.
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Reports: Royals adding veteran RHP Craig Kimbrel to bullpen
Craig Kimbrel, a right-handed reliever, is reportedly signing with the Kansas City Royals, marking his third team this season and 12th in his 17-year career. The 38-year-old is signing a major league contract and is expected to be activated in time for the Royals’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This move comes as Kansas City's bullpen entered Saturday with a 5.32 ERA, better than only the Athletics (5.70) in the majors. Kimbren, a nine-time All-Star, has a career 56-50 record with a 2.67 ERA and a total of 440 saves, which is fifth in major league history and second behind Detroit's Kenley Jansen among active players.
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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, wind down as evacuees begin to return
Thousands of evacuees have been allowed back to their homes following a series of wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which have scorched 10,000 acres and damaged or destroyed over 900 homes in and around Spokane. Despite another round of hot, dry weather over the weekend, nearly 1,700 firefighters managed to prevent further spread of flames from three blazes that erupted on the outskirts of the state's second-most populous city on August 1. At the height of the fires, up to 64,000 residents were under evacuation orders. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. The cause of the Spokane-area fires remains under investigation. Local resident, Aaron Farinacci, 37, has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with one of the blazes, pending a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand trial.
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Morning Bid: Suddenly the Strait of Hormuz is ‘irrelevant’ to the US
European share futures are off as oil prices rise amid confusion over the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that the strait would become ‘irrelevant’ if oil was redirected through pipelines. Meanwhile, Iran announced a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait, but reiterated that the waterway would only reopen once the United States meets other conditions. The Houthis have resumed attacks on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, making shippers nervous. Brent crude added 1% to $84.38 a barrel, while U.S. crude rose 0.7% to-$78.75. Wall Street futures were lower after record closes on Friday, with strong earnings reports giving the Nasdaq a 5% gain for the week.
12Businesscaixinglobal.com
Chinese AI Chipmaker Cambricon’s Breakneck Growth Starts to Slow
Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd.'s (688256.SH) rapid growth has slowed in Q2 due to supply constraints and increased competition. The Shanghai-based company posted revenue of 5.99 billion yuan ($888 million) in the first half of the year, up 108% year over year, while net profit excluding non-recurring items jumped 137% to 2.2 billion yuan.
