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AI warfare push makes Helsing one of Europe’s 5 most valuable tech firms
Munich-based defence tech startup Helsing has raised €600mn as geopolitical tensions trigger a flood of capital into AI warfare. The large investment was led by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s...
7 TNW Conference sessions we’re excited about
The Netherlands’ hottest tech festival is just around the corner, and the buzz is electric. TNW Conference brings together Europe’s sharpest minds, boldest startups, and game-changing tech leaders at...
Artificial solar eclipse engineered in Europe offers new look at Sun
Two satellites equipped with European tech have delicately pulled off an artificial solar eclipse — giving scientists unmatched views of the Sun’s scorching corona. The European Space Agency (ESA)...
Block’s CFO explains Gen Z’s surprising approach to money management
One stock recently impacted by a whirlwind of volatility is Block—the fintech powerhouse behind Square, Cash App, Tidal Music, and more. The company’s COO and CFO, Amrita Ahuja, shares...
Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living
When my daughter was 2 years old, she declared she was going to be a doctor. At first, I chalked it up to toddler enthusiasm, but as the years...
32 housing markets where tight inventory still favors sellers
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. National active housing inventory for sale at the end of May 2025 was up 32% compared to May...
Gen Z wants in-office sex to be a totally acceptable thing
Gen Z, the youngest generation of workers, cares deeply about work–life balance. And, according to new research, that balance includes hook ups that happen during working hours. A new...
How to use AI to write your résumé
Love or hate AI, it’s reshaping how we apply to jobs. While nearly a third of job candidates think AI is hurting their job search, according to recent research...
Computer simulations reveal the first wheel was invented nearly 6,000 years ago
Imagine you’re a copper miner in southeastern Europe in the year 3900 BCE. Day after day you haul copper ore through the mine’s sweltering tunnels. You’ve resigned yourself to...