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Here's my weekly update for Oct 19, 2026...
🗒️ Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India’s hospital economics
Even Healthcare reaches a $300 million valuation in a Khosla Ventures-led round as it plans to expand its hospital network in India.
Benchmark may have grown its funds and swapped out some partners, but onstage the five who are left sounded like friends who just happen to be running one of the Valley’s most storied firms
🗒️ Anthropic says it’s committing 5% of its shares to a ‘public benefit fund’
Anthropic said that it will commit 5% of its shares to the fund.
🗒️ Everyone’s watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’
"You Can See Everything" is having the second biggest opening weekend ever for a documentary film.
🗒️ Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access
The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.
🗒️ Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
Research suggests listening more while talking less.
Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
🗒️ Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players
The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.
🗒️ OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.
🗒️ A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels.
Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
🗒️ Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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🗒️ Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.
C.
He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
🗒️ What does a White House press secretary do?
Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.
🗒️ APOD: 2026 October 19 – Treble Clef: Unusual X-ray Hot Radio Source
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 19 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Treble Clef: Unusual […]
🗒️ Autumn Paints Poland’s Bieszczady Mountains
Fall color covers the forested slopes of Bieszczady National Park, while patches of polonina, a type of high-mountain meadow, have turned tan.
🗒️ APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Sonified: Eagle Nebula […]
🗒️ APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
3D 67P Explanation: Put […]
🗒️ How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works
Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.
🗒️ Maricopa County, Arizona, Is Again Ground Zero of Election Conspiracy Theories
In 2020, Maricopa County became the epicenter for Trump’s claims the election was stolen.
Six years, later the president and his allies are dusting off their “rigged” playbook ahead of the midterms.
🗒️ The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’
Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary.
But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing company?
🗒️ How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else
WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder.
There were warning signs even then.
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