Business · Sep 13, 2026
Matt Mullenweg Returns as Automattic CEO After Brief Board Conflict
Automattic said today that founder Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as both chairman and chief executive officer, a…
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Business · Sep 13, 2026
Consumer watchdog warns surge in cheap ‘jack mackerel’ may signal ‘skimpflation’ across UK supermarkets
The consumer champion Which? cautions that the expanding presence of jack mackerel tins—a budget‑friendly,…
Business · Sep 12, 2026
Garry Tan Urges Open‑Weight AI Labs to Produce Distilled Models, Labeling Them a Public Good
Garry Tan, a partner at Y Combinator, has called on American open‑weight AI labs to prioritize the “distillation” of…
Business · Sep 12, 2026
Only One Week Remains to Book a Booth at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and tech suppliers now have a mere seven days to secure a showcase table at…
Business · Sep 11, 2026
New Parents Revise Savings Plan, Husband Starts Funding Wife's Pension
After the birth of their first child, Molly and Taylor Haylett took a fresh look at their family finances and concluded…
Business · Sep 11, 2026
Venture Capital Firm Takes Minority Stake in D.C. United and Audi Field
Collaborative Fund, the venture‑capital shop famed for its diverse holdings, disclosed a strategic purchase of a stake…
Business · Sep 11, 2026
Mark Wahlberg to Discuss Investing, Wellness and Entrepreneurship at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Actor‑turned‑entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg will take the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, joining host Bruce K. Lee…
Business · Sep 11, 2026
OpenAI Pauses New Pro Sign‑Ups as Astra‑Driven Usage Soars
OpenAI revealed that, effective immediately, it is putting a temporary hold on new registrations for its Pro plan…
Business · Sep 11, 2026
German Energy Startup Furo Secures $4 Million After Returning From Silicon Valley
Three 28‑year‑old founders have guided their energy‑technology company Furo away from the hype‑laden corridors of…
Business · Sep 10, 2026
Bending Spoons to Buy Miro for $1.36 B, Highlighting Steep Valuation Decline
On Monday, Italian mobile‑app maker Bending Spoons disclosed that it intends to acquire the online collaboration…
Business · Sep 10, 2026
Heating‑Oil Costs Surge, Homeowners Debate Buying Now Versus Waiting
Heating‑oil prices have climbed to almost twice what they were a year ago, a development that many households across…
Business · Sep 10, 2026
Dartford Larder’s Budget Membership Attracts Hundreds of New Participants
The Dartford Larder, a community‑operated social grocery store in Dartford, has experienced a jump in enrolments, as…