Sam Altman Rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4B OpenAI Bid, Accuses Him

Sam Altman Accuses Elon Musk Of 'Trying To Slow Us Down' After Rejecting OpenAI Bid

Sam Altman rejects Elon Musk's $97.4B bid for OpenAI, accusing Musk of trying to slow progress and questioning his motives.


Mark Zuckerberg's 'Performance-Based' Layoffs Spark Backlash After Meta Fires Even Top Workers

Meta's layoffs targeting "low performers" spark backlash, with former employees questioning the company's AI shift.

BYD Introduces Advanced Driver Assistance For EVs Under $10,000

BYD introduces its "God's Eye" advanced driver-assistance system for EVs under $10,000, boosting affordability and competition in China's auto market.

FBI Examining Alaska Airlines Incident After Passenger Attacks Crew, Passenger

The FBI is investigating a disturbing incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight, where a male passenger attacked a fellow passenger and crew members.


Editor's Pick

Elon Musk Awarded With Axel Springer Award In Berlin

Elon Musk Success Story: What He Did During His Teen Years That Made Him A Billionaire

Now known as the world's richest man, the success story of Elon Musk started earlier than most; during his teen years.

40 Million Expected To Travel Through U.S. Airports Over Holidays

Delta, United, Alaska Airlines Rank As North America's Most On-Time Airlines In 2024

Delta Air Lines led North America in punctuality for 2024 with 83.46% on-time arrivals, marking its fourth consecutive year of operational excellence.

VCPost

Year In Review: The Best Of VCPost 2024

VCPost's 2024 year in review highlights key business and policy stories that shaped global industries, from gas price legislation and corporate strikes to personal business issues.


Regions

Colombia Gives In To US Deportation Flights To Avoid $53.5B Trade War

Colombian President Petro blocked US deportation flights, prompting Trump's tariff threats, but after escalating tensions, Colombia agreed to accept the flights, avoiding a trade war.


China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports, Launches Google Antitrust Probe


China Bans Taiwan’s Fruit and Seafood Imports, Igniting Trade Dispute

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Critics Slam Chinese Zoo For Selling $7 Tiger Urine That Can Allegedly "Treat Rheumatism"

A Chinese zoo sells tiger urine for treating rheumatism, but experts warn it lacks scientific support, raising concerns about conservation and animal welfare.



Funding

Godmother of AI' Fe-Fei Li Secures $1B Valuation for New Startup, World Labs

Fei-Fei Li’s AI startup, World Labs, raised $230 million in funding, valuing the company at over $1 billion as it prepares to develop AI models for 3D interaction by 2025.

Nvidia Rival Groq Raises $640 Million in a New Funding Round

Groq was originally looking to raise $300 million at a slightly lower valuation. Groq, an artificial intelligence chipmaking startup, has secured more than $600 million in a recent funding round, the company announced Monday.

Trump Campaign's Financial Advantage Short-Lived as Democrats Surge with $100M Funds in Just 1 Day

Donald Trump and the RNC gained a financial edge over Democrats by June, but a historic fundraising surge followed Biden's withdrawal and endorsement of Kamala Harris.

Tractor Drone Maker Monarch Reveals $133 Million Series C Funding

Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa recently announced that it has raised $133 million through its Series C funding.


People

Coca-Cola Faces Consumer Boycott Over Alleged Discrimination Against Latino Workers

Coca-Cola Faces Consumer Boycott Over Alleged Discrimination Against Latino Workers

Coca-Cola faces a viral boycott over alleged discrimination against Latino workers, sparking concerns about its relationship with the community.

Boeing to Cut 400 Jobs in Space Launch System Program

Boeing to Cut 400 Jobs in Space Launch System Program Due to NASA's Artemis Revisions

Boeing announces layoffs of 400 employees in the Space Launch System program due to rising costs and delays in NASA's Artemis mission.

Hiring Sign

35% of Small Businesses Owners Said They Struggled to Fill Job Openings in January 2025, Says NFIB

Small businesses had difficulty filling job vacancies during the first month of the year, according to a recently released report.

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