Last night, for an evening hosted by StrictlyVC, this editor sat down with Trae Stephens, a former government intelligence analyst turned early Palantir employee turned investor at Founders Fund, where Stephens has cofounded two companies of his own. One of these is Anduril, the buzzy defense tech company that is now valued at $8.4 billion
Waymo received approval Friday afternoon from the California Public Utilities Commission to operate a commercial robotaxi service in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Peninsula and on San Francisco freeways. The approval removes the last barrier for the Alphabet company to charge for rides in these expanded areas. Importantly, it opens up new territory for Waymo
It is a high-stakes scenario for any surgeon: a 65-year-old male patient with a high BMI and a heart condition is undergoing emergency surgery for a perforated appendix. An internal bleed has been detected, an anaesthetics monitor is malfunctioning and various bleepers are sounding – before an urgent call comes in about an ectopic pregnancy
We wanted to bring you this episode from our new series, Black Box. In it, Michael Safi explores seven stories and the thread that ties them together: artificial intelligence. In this prologue, Hannah (not her real name) has met Noah and he has changed her life for the better. So why does she have concerns
Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins isn’t afraid to branch out to different things, and that was on full display when the veteran walked the runway at the Vetements fashion show in Paris on Friday night. The show was part of Paris Fashion Week and saw the Titans wideout wearing camo pants and an oversized
“Life is grey and dull,” said Iris Apfel, one of fashion’s great eccentrics, in her New York drawl during the 2014 documentary by Albert Maysles on her life. “You might as well have a little fun dressing up.” She died on Friday, in her home in Palm Beach, Florida, aged 102 — and the self-proclaimed
Eagles combine notebook: How much will Eagles play young players going forward? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INDIANAPOLIS — The Eagles entered the 2023 season coming off a Super Bowl appearance and in win-now mode. So it makes sense that they weren’t in a rush to play a bunch of rookies. But Eagles general
Source: 49ers interview Raiders safeties coach Alexander for DC job originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have interviewed Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander for their open defensive coordinator position, a source confirms to NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday. The Athletic’s Matt Barrows first reported news of Alexander’s interview. The
To me, flexibility is a superpower. I’m amazed by all athletes, but watching a gymnast or cheerleader pull their leg above their head never gets old, and I always marvel at how limber even the burliest football players look on Hard Knocks . I know they have to be flexible for a living, but it
Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has announced plans to transform his home province of Nan into a health city prototype, focusing on universal design and accessibility for the elderly and disabled. This initiative is part of a broader government strategy to position Thailand as a global wellness and medical hub. The announcement was made during
