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When Mark Kvamme, a former partner at Sequoia Capital, left Silicon Valley for Columbus, Ohio, in 2011, colleagues told him that he was making a career-ending mistake. “Ohio is where venture capitalists go to die,” he recalled one of them saying. Fifteen years later, Columbus, the state capital known as the headquarters for insurance companies…

U.S. Energy Secretary Christopher Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum join ‘Varney & Co.’ to defend a California offshore oil project, arguing domestic energy production would lower costs and boost national security. Trump officials are warning that California’s dependence on foreign oil has become more than an economic issue, arguing it now poses a broader…

A second case of the deadly New World screwworm parasite has been confirmed in a Texas calf, the US Department of Agriculture said. Source link

XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey on why major brands are backing away from diversity-branded programs. Harley-Davidson’s recent executive hires risk alienating Americans fed up with alleged wokeness from corporate icons like the motorcycle manufacturer, a conservative activist is warning. Robby Starbuck, who has waged a public campaign against corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies…

The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025. Source link

WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has launched a “Hometown Heroes” program honoring first responders in his district. He has said he’s joining the Congressional Crypto Caucus. And he announced he had co-sponsored a bill to combat discrimination against Sikh Americans. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free…

Summary The three remaining correspondents at “60 Minutes” announced they will stay with the show after recent firings. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim wrote to colleagues, “We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die.” The trio made clear their return does not endorse the existing power structure at the program. AI-generated summary was…

Summary The Nasdaq fell more than 4% in its worst day since April 2025 as AI and semiconductor stocks tumbled sharply. Strong jobs data raised concerns that the Federal Reserve may prioritize fighting inflation over rate cuts this year. Bitcoin tumbled more than 5% to below $60,000 while gold dropped more than 3.5% as investors…