Are the US and Iran on the verge of a full peace agreement — or a return to all-out war? On the one hand, President Donald Trump has told multiple reporters in recent days that Iran has effectively agreed to all US conditions and that talks are going well, with Vice President JD Vance set…
Asset-light companies are changing the world of private credit. Unlike businesses that can rely on a heaping basket of assets like inventory, equipment, and real estate as collateral for private direct lending, these companies tend to use some of the most illiquid and difficult-to-value intellectual property (IP) as collateral. “Capital is increasingly being formed around…
As publishers position themselves for the AI future, two priorities should guide them. First, they need to invest in building a strong brand and relationships with their customers. And they must differentiate themselves from AI by being human, approachable, and having an editorial voice. This was the advice from Margret Seeger, Group Head of AI…
Venture-backed startups often begin with a DIY approach to finance—spreadsheets, basic checking accounts, and manual wires. It’s a practical way to keep burn low while working toward product-market fit. But as your company grows, that setup can start to slow you down. At a certain point, transitioning to venture banking isn’t just helpful—it becomes necessary….
The politics of Israel have shifted inside the Democratic Party — and staunch defenders of the Jewish nation are growing scarcer and scarcer. On Wednesday, 40 out of 47 Democratic senators voted to block a military sale to Israel — far higher opposition than had been previously seen on any similar measure. It was the…
Poorly handled session timeouts are more than a technical inconvenience. They can become serious accessibility barriers that interrupt essential online tasks, especially for people with disabilities. Here is how to implement thoughtful session management that improves usability, reduces frustration, and helps create a more accessible and respectful web. For web professionals, session management is a…
In 2025, some of the world’s top investment banks demonstrated their leadership across diverse sectors, driving major deals that shaped global markets. For 2025, some of the world’s most influential investment banks demonstrated their ability to adapt, innovate, and lead across diverse sectors. From major M&A to groundbreaking IPOs, these financial powerhouses have cemented their…
War is nothing new for America — but the way Pete Hegseth talks about it is. President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense often styles the US’s actions in Iran as being blessed by God. As being holy. He likened the recovery of a downed Air Force member in Iran on Easter Sunday to the resurrection…
Markdown is a great invention that lets us write less markup. It also handles typographical matters like converting straight apostrophes (‘) to opening or closing quotes (‘ or ‘) for us. Although Astro has built-in support for Markdown via .md files, I’d argue that your Markdown experience can be enhanced in two ways: MDX Markdown…
Dmitry Volkov on Converting Internal Scam Detection into Criminal Cases At the end of last year, Colombian authorities incarcerated individuals presumably responsible for a transnational digital extortion fraud that generated more than a quarter of a hundred million dollars in illicit revenue. The arrests followed an eighteen-month investigation built in part on forensic data provided…