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Y Combinator-backed Rulebase wants to be the AI co-worker for fintech

September 18, 2025
Y Combinator-alum Rulebase is betting that the next wave of automation in financial services won’t be about flashy AI interfaces but rather the unglamorous back-office tasks like compliance. The startup, founded in 2024 by Gideon Ebose and Chidi Williams, two Nigerian engineers who met in London, just raised a $2.1 million pre-seed round led by Bowery Capital, with participation from Y…
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The 9 most sought-after startups from YC Demo Day

September 18, 2025
Y Combinator hosted its Summer 2025 Demo Day last week, showcasing the latest batch of over 160 startups. As with recent batches, the majority of startups presented AI-centric solutions. However, a clear evolution was evident. Instead of “AI-powered” products…
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Sony World Photography Awards 2026 announces judges and London exhibition dates

September 18, 2025
The Sony World Photography Awards has revealed the jury and exhibition dates for its 19th edition, continuing its mission to champion the most compelling stories in contemporary photography. Established in 2007, the Awards has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for photographers, providing unparalleled international exposure and recognition. Entry to the Awards is free and…
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Rivian breaks ground on the Georgia factory where it plans to build R2 and R3

September 18, 2025
Rivian broke ground on its long-planned Georgia factory today, with the goal of getting cars off the line in 2028. The company plans to build its highly anticipated R2 and R3 vehicles there, though it will start initial production of the R2 in its existing Illinois plant in the interim. Rivian first announced the plan for the factory in 2021, at a cost of $5 billion. It was originally planned to…
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Swiss panel audits 2022 contract, as F-35 cost surprise may shrink buy

September 18, 2025
BERLIN – Switzerland’s order of F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin will be significantly more expensive than originally expected, prompting introspection in Bern about possibly altering the procurement. The original Swiss plan was for 36 jets of the F-35A variant at a fixed price of 6 billion Swiss francs ($7.55 billion). The procurement was decided in 2021 and the contract signed…
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