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BusinessQuiet 40h · day 2

Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks

VC firm raises new India vehicle despite $360M remaining in previous fund, betting on AI applications and enterprise software.

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“There is a significant amount of money available in the market for early-stage investing in the categories we have always invested in — AI, consumer, fintech…”— Shekhar Kirani, Accel partner · TechCrunch · full quotes →
AccelShekhar Kirani+2
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HealthQuiet 3d · day 6

Louisiana reports surge in deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections on Gulf Coast

Health officials warn beachgoers to take precautions as Louisiana confirms nine cases with five deaths this year.

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“Seek medical care immediately if a wound exposed to brackish or salt water becomes red, swollen, painful, warm or discolored. Tell the health care provider…”— Louisiana Department of Health, Health regulator · AP News · full quotes →
Louisiana Department of HealthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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CultureQuiet 3d · day 4

Ofcom investigates GB News after guest Caroline Farrow linked Pride to paedophilia

A record 12,000+ complaints followed remarks on Alex Armstrong Tonight, prompting the regulator to open a broadcasting standards probe.

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“The problem is that Pride is not about gay rights. It has become about celebrating every single sexuality that isn't heterosexuality, including some very…”— Caroline Farrow, GB News guest, CitizenGO campaigns manager · PinkNews · full quotes →
Caroline FarrowAlex Armstrong+5
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ScienceQuiet 45h · day 7

Study: Sugar and fruit, not just meat, fueled human brain evolution

Research suggests carbohydrates played a key role in primate and early human brain development alongside protein.

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“A sweet tooth for sugars from fruits and honey may have helped fuel brain growth in our primate cousins and early human ancestors.”— Jake Buehler, Science News reporter · Science News · full quotes →
University of SydneyUnnamed research team (dementia study)
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