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VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why  

  • VC backing can intensify pressure for unrealistic growth.
  • Weak due diligence raises later fraud risk.
  • Past alleged fraud rarely blocks new fundraising.

Research from Imperial College and Emlyon Business School argues that venture-backed startups are more likely to face fraud charges than companies without VC funding, partly because investors can create intense expectations for rapid growth. The findings matter amid a buoyant AI investment market, where weaker oversight and ambitious…

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Justin Trudeau can’t keep his hands off Katy Perry during romantic South of France getaway

  • Perry and Trudeau took a sunset boat trip in southern France.
  • Fox News portrayed the outing as romantic.
  • The pair recently appeared together in New York.

Fox News reports that Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were photographed together on a sunset boat trip in the South of France. The outing was presented as further evidence of a romantic relationship between the pair, drawing attention because of their high public profiles.…

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Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife of 7 years who fought for her release from Russia

  • Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner.
  • The couple had been married for seven years.
  • Cherelle publicly campaigned for Griner’s release from Russia.

WNBA player Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, ending a marriage that lasted seven years. The split is notable because Cherelle was a prominent advocate for Griner during her detention in Russia and campaign for her return to the United States. Griner was…

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SUFC in Germany: Hamer makes transfer promise, emotional Wilder signals intention – thestar.co.uk

  • Hamer pledges full commitment despite transfer speculation.
  • Wilder stresses his strong connection to Sheffield United.
  • Germany trip precedes a key pre-season friendly.

Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer has said he will continue to give his full commitment to the club amid uncertainty over his future, while manager Chris Wilder used the team’s trip to Germany to underline his attachment to the Blades. The comments matter because United are preparing for…

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Top Wisconsin Democratic socialist candidate confronted on past ‘defund police’ rhetoric

  • Hong rejected defunding police despite past abolitionist posts.
  • She defended her Democratic Socialists of America membership.
  • The interview highlighted a potential campaign vulnerability.

Wisconsin Democratic socialist gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong was challenged on live television about previous social-media posts supporting police abolition and defunding police. She defended her membership of the Democratic Socialists of America but said she does not support defunding police, highlighting the potential political significance of past rhetoric…

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Trump blasts Spain migrant surge as ‘catastrophe,’ warns US could face worse if Democrats regain power

  • Trump compared Spain’s migrant arrivals with potential US border pressures.
  • He warned of greater migration if Democrats regain power.
  • The comments were linked to the upcoming midterm elections.

President Donald Trump cited scenes of migrants entering Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco as a warning about illegal immigration in the United States. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, he described the situation as a “catastrophe” and said the US could face a larger influx if Democrats regain power.…

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EU will mandate labels on authentic-looking AI content starting August 2

  • EU labels for realistic AI content begin on 2 August.
  • Existing systems receive four extra months to comply.
  • Non-compliant firms could face fines of up to 3% of revenue.

The EU will require companies to label AI-generated images, audio and text that are intended to appear authentic from 2 August. The measure, introduced under the EU AI Act, is intended to help consumers distinguish synthetic material from real content and reduce risks to trust, misinformation and democratic…

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Chelsea’s Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban

  • Mudryk may play immediately after his doping case was resolved.
  • His four-year ban was replaced by time already served.
  • Updated testing guidance would not flag his sample today.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to football immediately after the Football Association resolved his doping case, ending a suspension that had kept him out since November 2024. The decision matters because it overturns the practical effect of a four-year ban and allows the 25-year-old Ukraine international to…

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Tour de France Femmes to make history on Ventoux

  • Mont Ventoux will feature in the women’s Tour for the first time.
  • Ferrand-Prévot faces Vollering and Niewiadoma-Phinney for overall victory.
  • Zoe Bäckstedt makes her Tour debut after a strong domestic season.

The 2026 Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne on Saturday and will feature its first-ever ascent of Mont Ventoux, a landmark stage likely to shape the overall contest. The nine-stage race is its longest since returning as a World Tour stage race in 2022, and the iconic…

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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ season 3 is an action-packed saga loaded with violence and carnage

  • “Lioness” season three raises the action and violence.
  • Joe faces threats to both duty and family.
  • The new season premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday.

Taylor Sheridan’s “Lioness” returns to Paramount+ for a third season that is billed as a more intense, action-heavy instalment, with violence, covert operations and personal betrayals at its centre. The new series matters for fans because it raises the stakes for protagonist Joe, whose work in the intelligence…

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