Scrubs, simulations and science: Inside Atlanta’s Academy for Innovation in Medicine
A pig’s lungs were inflated in front of a group of Atlanta ninth graders. For Kylah, a student at the Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM), touching the lung and watching it expand was only the beginning. On that Wednesday, Sept. 23, students also learned how to intubate a mannequin, guiding a tube into an […]
$164 million verdict puts spotlight on child sex trafficking in Atlanta-area hotels
TRIGGER WARNING: This story discusses child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. If you or someone you know may be experiencing human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or text 233733. In an emergency, call 911. At 15 years old, J.R. was walking alone down Old National Highway on a cold, rainy night […]
Tierra Encantada brings Spanish immersion preschool to Atlanta with plans to expand
A Spanish immersion early childhood education franchise is preparing to open its first Georgia location in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood, the beginning of a planned 12-center expansion across metro Atlanta. Tierra Encantada, which provides child care and early education from infancy through pre-K, expects to open its Kirkwood center at 1655 Memorial Drive SE this fall. […]
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup’s valuation from just four months ago.
AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
Just Another Day at City Hall
For nearly 24 years, William B. Hartsfield was the face of Atlanta. And being the face of a growing city apparently required a mayor who would do just about anything. Fortunately, photographers were there to capture it. This week, Stories of Atlanta steps away from the usual history lesson and into the photo album for […]
Meta’s AI Tug-of-War: Using Leveraged ETFs to Trade the Muse Hype
Meta Platforms is officially entering its next phase, and Wall Street is taking notice. Shares of the tech giant are experiencing a sweeping re-rating as Muse, the company’s new AI agent, takes center stage in its roadmap and captures the attention of the broader investment community. No longer just a chat interface, Meta is aggressively […]
Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla says the event “can only be held outdoors,” as it’s expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
Just like the rest of the U.S, data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
Northern Trust to Convert $33 Billion in Mutual Funds to ETFs
Northern Trust Asset Management plans to convert six mutual funds into ETFs in early 2027, the firm announced Monday. Key Takeaways: Six Northern Trust mutual funds are scheduled to convert into ETFs between January and March 2027. Each new ETF will charge a single fee that matches or undercuts its mutual fund’s current expenses. Shareholders […]
Nuclear Energy Ambitions Opens Up Growth for Uranium Miners
Uranium mining equities have been back on the rise as of late. Key Takeaways: Recent insights from the Sprott team show that uranium miners and junior uranium miners saw significant gains in August. These gains are occurring amid favorable uranium prices, along with new pledges to usher in global nuclear capacity as a result of […]
