The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. He landed famed public investor Cathie Wood and her ARK Invest Venture Fund as a lead in a startup fundraising round. Lucra announced last month that it raised a $20 million…
DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch
DARPA is at last ready to test fueling up satellites in faraway Earth orbits, to keep those machines working a little bit longer. DARPA’s (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) long-delayed Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite (RSGS) demonstrator is slated to launch as soon as this summer, the U.S. military’s research…
Opramoas of Rhodiapolis – The Man Who Rebuilt Lycia FOLLOWING HADRIAN
In the mountains of Lycia, above the small city of Rhodiapolis, an extensive Greek inscription once ran along the walls of a tomb, recording in meticulous detail the generosity of a single man. This was Opramoas, a 2nd-century benefactor (euergetes) whose gifts reached far beyond his home city. When a…
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Indonesia blocks Polymarket, calling prediction market online gambling in disguise
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has blocked access to Polymarket, saying the crypto-based prediction market amounts to online gambling under local law. The ministry said it had cut access to the platform and was tracing affiliated social media accounts for possible restrictions across other digital channels. Alexander Sabar,…
Bryon Allen on Taking Stephen Colbert Time Slot
Colbert—who took over The Late Show in 2015 following David Letterman‘s departure—did indeed plant his flag, this time appearing as a guest host on Only in Monroe, a public access program in Monroe, Michigan, one day after his show ended. As Colbert moves forward in his career, however, his late-night…
Trump stuns Arab leaders into silence in dramatic leaked phone call as president demands ‘great deal’ from Iran: ‘I will blow s*** up’
In a leaked phone call, Donald Trump told Arab leaders he will only broker a peace deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if they normalize relations with Israel. The most powerful leaders in the Middle East, including from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, joined Trump on…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Posed with Her Daughter Aaradhya in a Pink Sophie Couture Gown at the L’Oréal Paris Lights on Women’s Worth Gala at Cannes 2026
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked her 24th year at the Cannes Film Festival with a series of memorable appearances, including a mother-daughter moment at the L’Oréal Paris Lights on Women’s Worth Gala — an annual event celebrating new and emerging female filmmakers. For the occasion, the former Miss World was styled…
Which Marshals Stars Are, Aren’t Returning After Deaths, Cast Exit?
Yellowstone‘s Marshals is returning for season 2 — but is everyone from the cast coming back? The Paramount Network show, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family. Yellowstone came to an end in 2024, expanding its universe with Luke Grimes‘ CBS show Marshals and Dutton Ranch,…
Jayda Cheaves Responds After Viral Debate Over Her Hairstyle
Jayda Cheaves sparked major reactions online after popping up on TikTok with a new hairstyle, with some calling her a trendsetter once again while others debated the viral look. Related: Girl, BYE! Jayda Cheaves Sets The Record Straight After TikTok User Criticizes Her Appearance (VIDEOS) Jayda Cheaves Shares TikTok Showing Off…