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Venture capitalists have convinced themselves they’ve found the next big investing edge: using AI to wring software-like margins out of traditionally labor-intensive services businesses. The strategy involves acquiring mature professional services firms, implementing AI to automate tasks, then using the improved cash flow to roll up more companies. Leading the charge is General Catalyst (GC), which has dedicated $1.5 billion of its latest fundraise to what it calls a “creation” strategy that’s focused on incubating AI-native software companies in specific verticals, then using those companies as acquisition vehicles to buy established firms — and their customers — in the same…

In a recent interview with The New York Times, Oura Health CEO Tom Hale didn’t discuss reports that the company is raising new funding that would value the health-tracking ring maker at nearly $11 billion, but he did talk about whether he has ambitions to take Oura public. “We’ve certainly hit the thresholds of size, trajectory, scale and growth,” Hale said. “We could go public. Is that in our plans? It’s certainly an option. And when the moment is right, we’ll let everyone know.” Oura recently announced that it expects to generate $1 billion in revenue this year, doubling its…

The fight for American civil rights spanned decades, cities and states, from Topeka, Kansas to Memphis, Tennessee and from Atlanta, Georgia to Selma, Alabama and all the way to our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.Many U.S. cities played pivotal roles in the Civil Rights Movement and continue to honor that legacy through museums, memorials, and historic sites. These are some of the not-to-be-missed destinations that offer compelling stories about the battle for human rights and equality.  Segregated Drinking Fountains at Birmingham Civil Rights Museum (Photo Credit: Noreen Kompanik)Birmingham, AlabamaBirmingham was considered the epicenter of change during the Civil Rights movement.…

A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled Friday that the DoD had provided “substantial evidence” that DJI contributes “to the Chinese defense industrial base.” Pointing to the use of modified DJI drones in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Friedman wrote, “Whether or not DJI’s policies prohibit military use is irrelevant. That does not change the fact that DJI’s technology has both substantial theoretical and actual military application.” At the same time, Judge Friedman rejected some of the DoD’s other…

September was a month filled with airlines and airports struggling to deal with flight disruptions and cancellations due to cyberattacks and equipment outages. Airline safety continues at the forefront with an in-flight close call, a two-plane collision on the tarmac, severe turbulence throwing passengers into the ceiling, toxic fumes leaking into airline cabins at a rapidly growing rate and a plane overshooting the runway on landing. September 2025 however brought good news to airline travelers with plans for an airport expansion, new airport lounges, improved in-flight Wi-Fi, and Labor Day passenger numbers setting a new record.Here’s a look at the…

Last updated: 9:00 PM ET, Fri September 26, 2025 WHY IT RATES: KHM Travel Group’s new automation systems for unclaimed commissions and confirmations have enhanced efficiency, increased bookings, boosted commission payouts and improved customer service, all without added fees for agents. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorKHM Travel Group has implemented a bi-weekly automation for unclaimed commission notifications that has helped link 10,000 bookings so far this year. Since its launch on January 12, 2025, the host agency has seen an increase of 1,800 additional bookings year-over-year. The automation runs every other Sunday, notifying agents who have not submitted their bookings for payment.…

It takes a lot of computing power to run an AI product — and as the tech industry races to tap the power of AI models, there’s a parallel race underway to build the infrastructure that will power them. On a recent earnings call, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang estimated that between $3 trillion and $4 trillion will be spent on AI infrastructure by the end of the decade — with much of that money coming from AI companies. Along the way, they’re placing immense strain on power grids and pushing the industry’s building capacity to its limit. Below, we’ve laid…

NEW YORK (AP) — About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several consumers reporting injuries to date.According to a Saturday notice published by the Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall covers select “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick” products from Texas-based Hillshire Brands, which is a subsidiary of Tyson Foods.The contamination problem was discovered after Hillshire received multiple consumer complaints, the service notes, five of which…

NEW YORK (AP) — “One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.Anderson’s ultracontemporary opus signifies a major gamble by Warner Bros. With “One Battle After Another,” the studio is making a $130 million-plus bet that audiences would come out for 170-minute-long powerhouse drama from one of cinema’s most celebrated auteurs the way they usually only turn up for a franchise or superhero movie.Anderson, many critics said, delivered the movie of year. “One Battle After…

Nick Pompa, founder of Lootlock — an app that prevents kids from running up unauthorized gaming bills on their parents’ credit cards — is an avid gamer and software developer working in fintech.  As a dad of two under two, he’s looking forward to sharing his passion for gaming with his kids when they grow old enough to play. He started gaming at age 6, he told TechCrunch. Lootlock was selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 and will be exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 27 to 29 in San Francisco.  As he gabbed about gaming with other parents, or simply…