(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyKiwi AI startup building a finance teams autopilot banks $3.15 millionA New Zealand AI startup developing what it calls an ‘autopilot’ for finance teams has raised NZ$3.8 million (A$3.15m) The round for Stirling was led by Blackbird, supported by the... (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Axios"Rubio Realizing" memes become a White House birthday gift Photo: Marc Caputo/AxiosMarco Rubio has three official Trump administration jobs and a fourth unofficial title: Viral meme star.He's been featured in countless "Rubio Realizing" images doctored to capture his grim reaction to being "assigned" more jobs, depending on the news of t (opens original source in a new tab)Marc Caputo·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThis electric aircraft fire truck hits 50 mph in under 20 secondsThe “world’s first” electric aircraft fire truck now has a 400 kW fast charger to keep it ready for emergencies at Dallas Love Field Airport. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskSEC cancels long-awaited proposal of Reg Crypto, postponing meeting without new dateThe first major crypto rule to be proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will have to wait a bit longer after a sudden postponement. (opens original source in a new tab)Jesse Hamilton·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaBack Up Your Refrigerator And Cut Electricity Costs with BLUETTI FridgePowerI’ve had a BLUETTI FridgePower battery for a few months now, and it’s definitely a special product that could become a household normal in many regions around the world. We are seeing more and more extreme weather as the globe heats up and our climate is disrupted. I’ve gone through ... [continued] The post Back Up Your Refrigerator And Cut Electricity Costs with BLUETTI FridgePower appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·13 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchInvestors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startupThe plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup. (opens original source in a new tab)Aisha Malik·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyGoogle’s new Pixel phones have slimmer, zoomier AI camerasGoogle has unveiled its latest line-up of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer... (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosScoop: Trump team tells GOP to lean in on health carePresident Trump's top political hands had some surprising advice for Senate Republicans last week: Talk more about health care.Why it matters: Trump and the MAGA base are fixated on the voter-ID and proof-of-citizenship SAVE Act. But Republican message testing from (opens original source in a new tab)Stef W. Kight·13 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchFlock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it worksThe surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness. (opens original source in a new tab)Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai·13 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaFrom Plastic Tops to Composting Bags — 6 Ways Italy Makes Recycling EasyItaly is a world leader in recycling. It went from hardly recycling anything 30 years ago (less than 10% in 1997) to recycling over 60% of waste in 2020 (with only 20% going to the landfill). The country does a couple of simple, no-brainer things that make it very easy ... [continued] The post From Plastic Tops to Composting Bags — 6 Ways Italy Makes Recycling Easy appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Joe Wachunas·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Axios"It is despicable": House Democrats rage over Republican stock trading "set-up"House Democrats went into the vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act last month groaning that it was all a big Republican set-up. Now they're fuming that the trap has been sprung.Why it matters: A well-funded Republican group is blanketing the airwaves lauding GOP lawmakers in key swing districts — including some with reputations for prolific stock trading — as champions on the issue."Corrupt congressmen treat the House floor like a trading floor. Thankfu (opens original source in a new tab)Andrew Solender·13 August 2026
