VOL. 2026 · NO. 272 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

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Technology

Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech

Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics

Trump, China and the question of selling arms to Beijing

Questions about whether the U.S. could change its posture toward China are on the rise after David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China, made waves by saying President Trump had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he would “like to buy some.” The president on Monday denied making the offer to Xi, while close observers...
The Hill
Science

Scientists engineered a glowing cuttlefish. Why was it so hard?

Breakthroughs in genetically altering cephalopods pave way for new studies of perception, brain evolution, and more
Science Magazine

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
BBC Business

Smart ring maker Oura postpones IPO due to market 'uncertainty'

Oura said the delay comes despite "strong demand" and a strengthenthing of the business since the start of the IPO process.
CNBC