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Iconiq raises $5.15B toward seventh flagship fund

Iconiq Capital has raised $5.15 billion across two funds associated with the seventh growth fund family, according to SEC filings. The firm, which launched in 2011 as a private office managing capital of some of the most prominent and wealthiest…

Red squirrels were hosts for leprosy in medieval England

Red squirrels can carry bacteria that cause leprosy Karin Greevy/Shutterstock The DNA of leprosy-causing bacteria has been found in the remains of people and a red squirrel unearthed at medieval sites in the UK. This makes red squirrels the earliest…

X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries

X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform. The feature, which is currently only available to premium subscribers, is called “Stories on X,” according to from the company’s engineering account.…

Valorant developers speak out on Vanguard security concerns

Valorant’s developers have stepped in to dispel sinister rumors about anti-cheat client Vanguard. Controversial posts have been surfacing that say Riot Games’ security software has been volatile for PC players and has been taking screenshots of sensitive information and chats.…