French Open will retain human line judges for 2026, making it a Grand Slam outlier | Tennis News

The French Open will retain human line judges for 2026, making it an exception among tennis’ Grand Slams as others will use electronic line calling. The French Tennis Federation (FFT) confirmed the decision in a statement, in which it said it “will continue to show off the excellence of French umpiring, which is recognised across … Read more

California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill SB 53

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies. SB 53, which passed the state legislature two weeks ago, requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those companies.   In addition, SB 53 creates a mechanism … Read more

Hearts: Will Derek McInnes’ side split the Old Firm? | ‘Second there for the taking’, says Christophe Berra | Football News

“Second is there for the taking, to get first is going to be a big ask.” Hearts have made a blistering start to the season with former captain Christophe Berra backing up Tony Bloom’s prediction of splitting the Old Firm and winning the Scottish Premiership in the next 10 years. Derek McInnes is unbeaten in … Read more

The AI services transformation may be harder than VCs think

Venture capitalists have convinced themselves they’ve found the next big investing edge: using AI to wring software-like margins out of traditionally labor-intensive services businesses. The strategy involves acquiring mature professional services firms, implementing AI to automate tasks, then using the improved cash flow to roll up more companies. Leading the charge is General Catalyst (GC), … Read more

NFL Winners and Losers: Lamar Jackson cannot beat the Kansas City Chiefs again while Puka Nacua and Jaxson Dart shine | NFL News

Patrick Mahomes toppled Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens yet again, while the Atlanta Falcons and their star-studded offense finally feasted. Here are some of the winners and losers from Sunday in the NFL… Winners Jaxson Dart It would not be the New York Giants if a breathe of fresh air did not arrive accompanied … Read more

Paid, the AI agent ‘results-based billing’ startup from Manny Medina, raises huge $21M seed

Manny Medina, previously best-known as the founder of sales automation startup Outreach ($4.4 billion valuation), has wowed investors with his young startup, Paid. Paid just closed an oversubscribed $21.6 million seed round led by Lightspeed. With the €10 million pre-seed round it raised in March, London-based Paid has already raised $33.3 million and hasn’t even … Read more