Some of the nation's most selective institutions are slowly increasing their rural enrollment with the help of millions of dollars from a rural alumnus of the University of Chicago.
Swedish startup Lovable is reportedly in talks to raise $300 million at a $13.2 billion valuation, doubling its previous valuation from December. Menlo Ventures is expected to lead the funding round. The company, less than three years old, has achieved $500 million in annualized revenue run rate.
Meta is reportedly working on prototype "super sensing" smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos. Data metadata would be uploaded for AI queries, raising privacy concerns, especially as the LED recording indicator may remain off during "AI Feature" use.
John Deere has reached a right-to-repair settlement with the FTC and several states, requiring the company to provide diagnostic and repair tools to farmers and independent shops. This follows a class-action settlement and addresses complaints about restricted repair services.
The NHTSA has issued a directive to autonomous vehicle developers, demanding immediate solutions to prevent AVs from interfering with first responders and law enforcement. The agency cited a pattern of driverless cars blocking emergency scenes and failing to recognize safety conditions.
A person was killed by a member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis on Wednesday while serving a drug warrant. This is the second fatal shooting by a task force member in four days, following the shooting of a 20-year-old on Sunday.
President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over," expressing uncertainty about a deal and suggesting the U.S. should "finish the job." This mixed messaging follows recent military strikes, raising questions about future actions amid escalating tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts by Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt.
