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The VC arms of Alphabet and Nvidia have invested in Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable’s $330 million Series B at a $6.6 billion valuation, the company announced on Thursday.The news confirms an earlier story from CNBC, which reported on Tuesday that Lovable had raised at that valuation, trebling its valuation from its previous round in July, and that the investors included U.S. VC firms Accel and Khosla Ventures. CapitalG, one of Alphabet’s VC divisions, and Menlo Ventures led the round. Alongside Accel and Khosla, Nvidia venture arm NVentures, actor Gwyneth Paltrow’s VC firm Kinship Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Databricks Ventures, Atlassian…

Stephanie Kramer has spent the majority of her 20-year beauty career working for L’Oreal, first in marketing and now as the chief HR officer of the company’s North America operations.Given the work she does to build and develop her team, she knows how to spot a good hire.Kramer says she looks for candidates who are aware of the brand’s values, including passion, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, open-mindedness, quest for excellence and responsibility. She says she doesn’t just want people to rattle these phrases off, but rather hear how they personally connect with them. “I’m looking for a natural affinity,” she tells…

The Micron logo is seen displayed at the 8th China International Import Expo. Sheldon Cooper | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesMicron Technology’s stock jumped 12% after the company signaled robust demand for its memory chips and blew away fiscal first-quarter estimates.During an earnings call with analysts, Micron, which makes memory storage used for computers and artificial intelligence servers, said rapid AI infrastructure scaling has fueled greater demand for its products.Micron said it expects the total addressable market for high-bandwidth memory to hit $100 billion by 2028, growing at a 40% compounded annual growth rate. Management also upped its capital expenditures guidance…

Whether Andree Jeglertz chooses to accept it or not, Manchester City are the team to beat this season.With a six-point gap at the top at the halfway point of the Women’s Super League season, they have put themselves in the best possible position to finally beat six-time champions Chelsea to the title. So, what’s changed? Collective responsibilityIn conversation with Sky Sports recently, Vivianne Miedema was asked to put her finger on City’s point of difference this season, and her response was interesting. “I think we all take more responsibility,” she said. That is something you notice when watching City first-hand.Their…

‌Published 1 hour ago By Liverpool FCLiverpool FC has issued important safety information for supporters travelling to the upcoming away Champions League fixture against Olympique Marseille.Full sales details for away tickets for the match at Orange Velodrome on Wednesday January 21 (8pm GMT kick-off) have been released and can be accessed here.Before purchasing tickets, the club would like to make supporters aware of the important safety measures that have been advised by the local authorities in Marseille for the visit.We are aware that the fan experience at some European away fixtures is incomparable to the experience supporters are used to…

Consumers, overall, are struggling to keep up with the increased cost of living. The consumer price index rose 2.7% in November on an annual basis, according to a delayed report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Thursday. That’s less than expected, but still above the Federal Reserve’s target.However, the pain of persistent inflation is not shared equally. “Inflation is a point of stress for everyone, but recent price increases are hitting lower-income households the hardest,” said Taylor Bowley, an economist with Bank of America Institute.In August, lower-income households’ year-over-year inflation rate was roughly 3%, compared with 2.9% for middle…

Spain and Argentina will compete in the Finalissima on March 27 in a match which will pit Lamine Yamal against Lionel Messi for the first time.The fixture, which sees the European champions take on the South American champions, will take place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where Argentina won the World Cup in 2022.It is the fourth time the Finalissima has been staged but just the second time the trophy has been competed for this century.World champions Argentina are the current holders after beating Italy 3-0 at Wembley in 2022.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedFrance won the inaugural edition of the competition, when…

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, November 28, 2025.Alexander Nemenov | Via ReutersOne of Russia’s last remaining allies in the European Union told CNBC he believes there is no way forward for proposals to fund the rebuilding of Ukraine via frozen Russian assets. The European Commission – the EU’s executive arm – is considering using seized Russian assets held in Europe to provide further financial support to Ukraine. Speaking to CNBC as officials arrived at the European Council meeting, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said proposals to use…

People shop for groceries at a store in Port Washington, New York, U.S., Nov. 19, 2025. Shannon Stapleton | ReutersConsumer prices rose less than expected in November, giving investors hope that inflationary pressures may be cooling enough for U.S. monetary policy to be eased more than Wall Street anticipates. The consumer price index rose at a 2.7% annualized rate last month, a delayed report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected the CPI to have risen 3.1%. The core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, was also cooler than anticipated, increasing…

Emily KeoghDec 18, 2025, 08:00 AM ETCloseBased in London, Emily Keogh is ESPN’s women’s soccer correspondent, specializing in the WSL and UWCLThe UEFA Women’s Champions League draw for the knockout phase took place on Thursday, with the top 12 teams learning their fate.If defending champions Arsenal overcome minnows OH Leuven in the playoff stage, they will face Chelsea, while the winners of VfL Wolfsburg and Juventus will take on eight-time champions OL Lyonnes.On the other side of the bracket, Manchester United were drawn against Atlético Madrid in the playoffs, before a possible game with Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals, while…