(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekSubaru is spending nearly $10,000 per vehicle to sell its new EVsSubaru’s big EV incentives have helped boost sales, but they’re quickly taking a toll on the company’s profits. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsCultivated Food Labs advances faba bean hull-based cocoa alternative“The goal is to build out supply chains for these ingredients and then work with strategic partners," says president Joel Gfeller. The post Cultivated Food Labs advances faba bean hull-based cocoa alternative appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosSen. Cassidy throws Blanche a lifeline for attorney general nominationSen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Friday that he will vote for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, boosting his prospects for confirmation before the Senate leaves for its August recess.Why it matters: Cassidy's vote keeps Blanche's nomination alive despite previous opposition from Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine)Editor (opens original source in a new tab)Hans Nichols·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskOKX's Rafique doubts Clarity Act will pass, warns optimism is already priced into bitcoinThe OKX executive says Democrats have little incentive to hand Republicans a crypto victory before the midterms. (opens original source in a new tab)Will Canny·7 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTrump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farmsThe Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion. (opens original source in a new tab)Tim De Chant·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskHow a five-second trick let traders drain millions from PolymarketAfter months of public warnings from onchain analysts, the prediction market is moving to time-weighted prices to make artificial price pushes too costly. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla admits Cybertruck PCS defect, extends warranty to 8 yearsTesla has officially acknowledged that the power conversion system (PCS) in pre-2026 Cybertrucks is defective, and it’s extending the warranty on those trucks to 8 years or 150,000 miles. The reversal comes after months of owners paying up to $7,200 to replace a part Tesla now admits “does not meet our reliability standards.” The automaker sneakily tried to let the clear manufacturing defect pass warranties. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory[Weekly funding roundup Aug 1-7] Sharp rise in VC inflow led by River MobilityVC funding into Indian startups bounces back The month of August started on a positive note driven by the $120 million deal of River Mobility and this welcome relief for the ecosystem The first week of August was a welcome relief for the Indian startup ecosystem as venture capital rose sharply w (opens original source in a new tab)7 August 2026
Logistics & Supply Chain (opens original source in a new tab)Supply Chain DiveTyson suggests high beef prices face long recoveryThe meat giant said the Trump administration's efforts to boost supply are unlikely to make a significant impact in the near-term. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Zimmerman·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskA part of FTX survived, and it’s the case for the CLARITY ActWhen FTX collapsed, the parts of it bound by law survived. Mainstream finance is now converging with digital assets, and the law built to protect it the same way is the one the Senate did not pass this week, argues Bullish's Randi Abernethy. (opens original source in a new tab)Randi Abernethy·7 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchHost your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026You put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disrupt. (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunch Events·7 August 2026
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