Humans&, a ‘human-centric’ AI startup founded by Anthropic, xAI, Google alums, raised $480M seed round
Humans&, a 'human-centric' AI startup founded by Anthropic, xAI, Google alums, raised $480M seed round | TechCrunch
Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has reportedly raised a $480 million seed round at a $4.48 billion valuation.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/humans-a-human-centric-ai-startup-founded-by-anthropic-xai-google-alums-raised-480m-seed-round/
She Was Given Up by Her Chinese Parents—and Spent 14 Years Trying to Find a Way Back
She Was Given Up by Her Chinese Parents—and Spent 14 Years Trying to Find a Way Back | WIRED
More and more Chinese adoptees in the US are trying to reunite with their birth parents. For Youxue, it took more than a decade, and a remarkable coincidence.
https://www.wired.com/story/china-adoption-birth-parents/
Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40
Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40 - CNA
ADAMUZ, Spain: Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday (Jan 20) for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate.The crash late on Sunday is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/spain-train-crash-malaga-madrid-deaths-5869861
Stroud on career-worst 4 INTs: 'Let people down'
C.J. Stroud shoulders blame after 4 INTs in Texans' loss to Pats - ESPN
Houston QB C.J. Stroud shouldered the blame after one of the worst outings of his career saw the Texans' season end in a loss to the Patriots.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47656592/cj-stroud-shoulders-blame-4-ints-texans-loss-pats
Coit ties Terps record with 9 3s on 43-point day
David Coit goes for 43 points as Maryland gets first Big Ten win - ESPN
David Coit tied the program's single-game record for made 3-pointers and scored a career-high 43 points -- including 30 in the first half -- to help Maryland beat Penn State 96-73 for the Terrapins' first Big Ten win this season.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47652467/david-coit-goes-43-points-maryland-gets-first-big-ten-win
Follow live: Seahawks, 49ers meet again in divisional round matchup
49ers vs. Seahawks (Jan 17, 2026) Live Score - ESPN
Live coverage of the San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401772984/49ers-seahawks
Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune
Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune | TechCrunch
Musk's legal team argues he should be compensated as an early startup investor who sees returns "many orders of magnitude greater" than his initial investment.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/17/musk-wants-up-to-134b-in-openai-lawsuit-despite-700b-fortune/
Trump's attack on Iran 'could come in the next 24 hours': Reuters
Trump's attack on Iran 'could come in the next 24 hours': Reuters - Raw Story
President Donald Trump has likely decided to attack Iran, and the strike "could come in the next 24 hours," officials indicated on Wednesday.According to Reuters, a U.S. decision to withdraw some personnel from bases in the Middle East was widely seen as preparation for strikes.Trump has s..
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-iran-24-hours/
Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation
Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation | TechCrunch
Skild AI, which is building general-purpose robotic software, just raised a $1.4 billion funding round led by SoftBank.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/robotic-software-maker-skild-ai-hits-14b-valuation/
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A | TechCrunch
The company used an AI-native platform to help companies fight threats.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/ai-security-firm-depthfirst-announces-40-million-series-a/
Michigan falls to 4, Vandy up to 10 in men's poll
Arizona tightens hold on No. 1 in Top 25 after Michigan falls - ESPN
Arizona earned 60 of 61 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll. Michigan fell to No. 4 after suffering its first loss of the season, while unbeaten Vanderbilt moved into the top 10 for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47590932/arizona-tightens-hold-no-1-top-25-michigan-falls
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project | WIRED
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”
https://www.wired.com/story/mackenzie-scott-45-million-dollar-trevor-project-donation/
49ers' Kittle carted off in win with Achilles injury
49ers' George Kittle suffers Achilles injury in win over Eagles - ESPN
49ers tight end George Kittle suffered an injury to his right Achilles in Sunday's wild-card playoff victory over the Eagles.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47584134/49ers-george-kittle-suffers-achilles-injury-ruled-out
Skullcandy Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 47% Off Top Products
Skullcandy Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 47% Off Top Products | WIRED
Score big on Skullcandy headphones, earbuds, and gaming headsets. Get 47% off Crusher Evo, 36% off Crusher ANC 2, along with other great deals here at WIRED.
https://www.wired.com/story/skullcandy-discount-code/
Shopify competitor Swap raises $100M six months after raising $40M
Shopify competitor Swap raises $100M six months after raising $40M | TechCrunch
VC firms DST Global and Iconiq are piling into e-commerce startup Swap Commerce, which is going up against Shopify.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/shopify-competitor-swap-raises-100m-six-months-after-raising-40m/
