AI startup Mercor has secured $350 million in funding at a valuation of $10 billion, as it aims to expand its talent network and improve matching systems for clients. The company, which connects AI labs with domain experts, currently pays over $1.5 million per day to its contractors and has more than 30,000 experts on … Read more
The US Senate will return on Monday, October 27, amid its second-longest government shutdown in history, but it’s unlikely to vote today to reopen the government. A bitter stalemate continues between Republican and Democratic lawmakers over health care policy, with no immediate resolution in sight. The Senate has failed 12 times to pass a House-backed … Read more
Former President Donald Trump was charged with numerous felonies related to keeping classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, but a critical misstep by special counsel Jack Smith led to the case being thrown out of court. In an unprecedented move, Smith had brought the case to Florida instead of Washington D.C., where investigators believed evidence … Read more
Two teenagers died and three others were seriously injured in a head-on car crash over the weekend in Chisago County. The incident occurred on Saturday morning near the intersection of Stacy and Ivywood trails. A Toyota Camry and 4Runner collided, with alcohol believed to be a contributing factor. Jax Affolter, a 15-year-old passenger in the … Read more
Top economists from the US and international financial giants have gathered for a meeting at the National Economic Council. The attendees include key figures such as Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, Kevin Warsh, Rick Rieder, and Michelle Bowman, who are renowned for their expertise in shaping global economic policies and market trends. Source: https://www.axios.com/pro/biotech-deals/2025/10/27/maplight-258m-ipo-private-placement
Biotech company Intellia Therapeutics is struggling after its promising gene-editing treatment was linked to liver toxicity. The risk of death from liver injury makes the treatment’s benefits less clear, especially since recently approved options for other diseases are becoming more effective and convenient. This challenges Intellia’s lead programs focused on transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) and hereditary … Read more
Prime Video has added a gripping sci-fi thriller that’s worth watching, despite its limited release in theaters earlier this year. “Companion” is a twisty story with a mischievous streak, featuring an ultra-advanced AI and stellar performances from Sophie Thatcher and Jack Qauid. In the movie, Iris (Thatcher) and Josh (Quaid) are a loving couple who … Read more
A UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon has shot down an Israeli drone that was conducting “routine information-gathering and reconnaissance activity”. However, the Israeli military says it did not fire at any peacekeepers. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese government is under pressure to disarm the powerful militant group. … Read more
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s future as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is uncertain after the company was downgraded to “sell” by a top analyst firm, citing concerns over succession and several other issues. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/27/berkshire-hathaway-downgraded-to-sell-by-kbw-citing-buffett-succession-many-other-issues.html
A retired public school teacher, Susan Metz, shouted at protesters during the ‘No Kings’ march in Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza. Her target wasn’t President Trump, but instead two local politicians: House Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Source: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/how-mamdanis-brooklyn-became-the-heart-of-the-democrats-civil-war-ea7a88ac