KAVANAUGH IS CONFIRMED: Embattled Supreme Court nominee secures 50 votes in the Senate

Getty Images Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court the votes of 50 senators, bringing to a close weeks of bitter partisan fights and protests over the nominee, who faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and doubts about his truthfulness under oath.  A conservative who served in President George W. Bush’s White House, […]

B.C. First Nations Health Authority secures $2.5M for research into harm reduction for opioid use

The B.C. First Nations Health Authority has secured a $ 2.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to identify promising models for harm reduction services for opioid use in First Nations communities across the province.

Karamba Security Secures Additional $10 Million in Funding Round

PRESS RELEASE: Funds will be used to accelerate company growth to meet increasing customer demand HOD HASHARON, Israel & BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 10, 2018– Karamba Security, a world-leading provider of end-to-end automotive cybersecurity prevention solutions, today announced that it has secured $ 10 million…Read More

Real Madrid news: Chelsea and Man Utd target Gareth Bale secures transfer promise – report

Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid after an injury-plagued 18 months that has seen him fall out of favour. Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all reportedly interested in securing his signature. Former Spurs star Bale is eager to return to the Premier League, according to Spanish publication Don Balon. […]

‘ROM’ Movie Secures ‘Ready Player One’ Screenwriter Zak Penn

As Ready Player One is poised to hit theaters, screenwriter Zak Penn has found a new gig: writing a ROM movie. Paramount Pictures is hard up for franchises, and they’re turning to toys to save the day: the studio is working on bringing a Hasbro Cinematic Universe to life – yes, really – and a […]

Amazon secures movie rights for Alafair Burke’s thriller ‘The Wife’

Amazon Studios is ramping up its efforts in the streaming space lately in a push to focus on bigger movies and television shows. The company hired NBC’s Jennifer Salke as its new head executive to take the place of the disgraced Roy Price, and has picked up some high-profile content, like Ian M. Banks’ well-regarded […]

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles fans go wild after team secures Super Bowl spot

Philadelphia Eagles fans broke into wild celebrations after their team won the NFC Championship on Sunday, dismantling the Minnesota Vikings on their way to the Super Bowl. Passionate Eagles fans confirmed their status as some of the most raucous NFL supporters once again by clashing with police hours before the start of the game at […]

UEFA secures UK court order to block illegal soccer streams

Tearing a leaf out of the English Premier League’s playbook, the Union of European Football Associations — better known as UEFA — has been granted the power to block illegal match streams by the UK’s highest court. UEFA won’t actually be doing any of the dirty work, of course. Rather, the injunction allows UEFA to […]

Fuzzy Pet Health Secures $4.5M, Launches App and Expands Memberships

PRESS RELEASE: On-demand, full-access in-home vet care focuses on extending preventive pet health SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 11, 2017– Fuzzy Pet Health, the subscription-based pet healthcare company, announced the close of $ 4.5M in seed round financing today, along with the launch of its mobile app and expanded in-home vet care options. Co-led by Eniac Ventures […]

ScaleFactor Secures $2.5M in Seed Funding to Modernize Accounting for Small Businesses

PRESS RELEASE: Startup Taps Machine Learning to Empower More Intelligent Budgeting & Forecasting AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 9, 2017– ScaleFactor, the smart finance and accounting platform that enables businesses to operate in real-time, today announced a $ 2.5M seed round with Next Coast Ventures, Techstars Ventures, Firebrand Ventures, Matchstick Ventures, Edison Factory and Flyover Capital. ScaleFactor […]