Southern Baptist membership sank last year to its lowest level since 1973
Character.ai is entering the microdrama market with AI-generated series like "Last Summer," "The Nighttime Game," and "Eden Fall." Users over 18 can interact with characters, ask questions, and roleplay storylines, with future plans to enable user creation of their own series.
Open source AI tool Ollama, which helps developers run open-weight AI models on PCs, has raised a $65 million Series B round led by Theory Venture, bringing its total funding to $88 million amid rapid growth and developer adoption.
Nandan Nilekani is stepping down as a general partner at Fundamentum Partnership, the venture capital firm he co-founded. He will remain an anchor investor and advisor for the firm's third fund, which aims to raise $200 million.
Democrat Graham Platner ends his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine amid rape allegations. The U.S. launches strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation. Tips are provided for staying safe during summer.
SpaceX's Starship rocket, with its massive payload capacity, is set to transform the space industry. It promises to enable new applications for satellites, reduce launch costs significantly, and potentially open up new markets for lunar and Martian exploration.
Palm Beach International Airport is now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport following a state law taking effect. The renaming, which adds to places named after Trump, is controversial due to its timing while he is in office and trademark filings by his company, raising questions about potential financial benefits.
