Silicon Valley founders' hottest funding source: the Bank of Best Friends
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As big money deals dry up, tech founders are asking mom, dad, and friends to open their wallets.
Euro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles markets

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The euro hit its weakest level against the U.S. dollar in 17 months on Monday, as concerns over the political trajectories of two of the euro zone's biggest economies spill over into wider markets.
Movies With “Real Political Messages” Underneath the Surface, Animation and More: What Not to Miss at London Film Fest
More than 250 films from long-time festival favorites and new and emerging voices will screen at the 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF), which kicks off on Wednesday. Among them are such high-profile world premieres of animated movies Ray Gunn by Brad Bird and Wildwood by Travis Knight.
Warhammer: Blood Bowl is Blood Bowl 3.5 rather than a whole new game, but based on the beta it's definitely an upgrade
It's a small thing, but being able to save and quit when I'm playing against the AI is a definite improvement in Warhammer: Blood Bowl. Though matches didn't take a huge amount of time in Blood Bowl 3, there were still nights where I'd find myself with 40 minutes before I should really go to bed thinking I can squeeze another game in, and then realizing too late I absolutely cannot.
UK weather: Summerlike warmth to give way to autumn chill this week
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This week is set to bring a change in the feel of the weather with above-average temperatures set to give way to cooler conditions spreading from the north.
Morgan Rogers: Why £117m Chelsea star failed at Bournemouth
Three years before becoming Chelsea's £117m club-record signing, Morgan Rogers watched his value fall to just £1m and questioned whether he would make it at all.
For Rogers, the transition from academy football to the men's game was not as seamless as he had hoped and, in his own words, it took a series of "difficult loans" for him to break through.
Talent Agency Cosmic Opens London Office, Led by Gabrielle de Cevins
Cosmic Talents, which represents leading international heads of department, is opening a London office. It will be led by Gabrielle de Cevins, who joins Cosmic Talents as the agency’s U.K.-based agent.
John Oliver Has Re-Acquired Russell Crowe’s Iconic Jock Strap
Russell Crowe‘s jock strap is back in John Oliver’s possession once again.
This marks the third time the Last Week Tonight host has taken ownership of the undergarment that Crowe wore in 2005’s Cinderella Man.
A Costco Membership Gets You Discounts On Volkswagen SUVS - Jalopnik
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Sure, Costco started rationing oil and doubling its prices earlier this year. But — generally speaking — the chain can be a great place for gearheads to save money. After all, a long list of car-related perks comes with your Costco membership, including savings on gasoline, tires, EV chargers, and dashcams. Heck, you can even get a discount when you buy a car through Costco. In fact, the store's automotive offerings have expanded further this year. You can now earn added Costco benefits when you purchase one of four VW SUVs.
China Open: Aryna Sabalenka suffers shock Beijing exit — a day after new world No 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out
A day after world No 1 Elena Rybakina was knocked out of the China Open, world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka followed suit in Beijing on Sunday.
Czech 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-4 6-3, leaving the tournament without its two top seeds in the opening week.