French health insurance startup Alan is now valued at €5 billion — approximately $5.83 billion, up from $4.5 billion in 2024.
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More pain in private credit as JPMorgan reportedly tightening lending while a $33 bln fund sees heavy redemptions
The troubled private-credit industry was under further pressure after a report that JPMorgan Chase was tightening its lending criteria while a $33 billion fund was reported to have seen heavy withdrawals.
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Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet
Agentic commerce holds promise, but data shows that x402 is still in the trial phase
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Ann Demeulemeester FW26 Finds Solace in “Dear Night Thoughts”
Summary Ann Demeulemeester FW26 reflected rebellious youth and memory, blending punk imagery, late‑night writing and nostalgic music references Notable looks evoked biker jackets, ripped uniforms and distressed denim, with dropped waistlines and embroidered sheer fabrics symbolizing fleeting recollections and poetic rebellion. Under the creative direction of Stefano Gallici, the Ann Demeulemeester Fall/Winter 2026 collection was...
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YouTube expands access to AI detection tool to politicians and journalists
YouTube on Wednesday said it would expand access to its artificial intelligence (AI) detection tool to politicians and journalists. The company will allow a pilot group of lawmakers and reporters to use its likeness detection feature, which flags AI-generated content that uses a person’s likeness and allows them to request removal if it violates YouTube…
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Is Tudor’s Spurs reign almost up after only four games?
Igor Tudor’s Spurs tenure could already be on the line after a disastrous defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Why International Flight Tickets Could Get More Expensive Soon
As the conflict in Iran drives up aviation fuel costs, travelers could get stuck with higher ticket costs. Here’s what to know.
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Texas university’s sudden cancellation of exhibition with works critical of Ice sparks censorship row
The removal of Victor Quiñonez’s immigration-themed exhibition at the University of North Texas without explanation has intensified concerns about artistic freedom at public universities in the state
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Meta’s deepfake moderation isn’t good enough, says Oversight Board
Meta’s Oversight Board wants the company to start taking AI labeling seriously to protect its users from online misinformation. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Meta’s methods for identifying deepfakes are “not robust or comprehensive enough” to handle how quickly misinformation spreads during armed conflicts like the Iran war. That’s according to...
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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk gets another downgrade. The end’s in sight for its duopoly status, says TD Cowen.
Novo Nordisk on Tuesday received a broker downgrade, with the analysts arguing that its status as a duopoly in both diabetes and weight loss are under threat.