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AI agent startup Instinct has raised a $1 billion Series C funding round at a $10 billion valuation, according to a TechCrunch report. The company, described as a viral AI agent, joins a wave of heavily funded AI firms attracting large venture rounds. The report gives no details yet on the investors or how the capital will be used.

The Philadelphia Phillies have set their rotation for the National League Wild Card Series, with Jesús Luzardo named the Game 1 starter and Cristopher Sánchez getting the ball for Game 2 in Atlanta. The announcement confirms the club's pitching plans as playoff baseball begins, giving the left-handers the early October spotlight.

AI startups drew 81% of venture capital funding in the first quarter of 2026, while down-rounds remain common across the broader market. One example cited is Forus, an AI-based platform giving patients access to medicines, which closed a $150 million Series C in September 2026 at a $3 billion valuation, with the round led by Bain Capital Ventures.

Reports in Italy are focusing on Ronaldinho's connection to Ravenna, a club in Serie C, the Italian third division. According to Fanpage, the Brazilian legend has never trained with the team and instead travels the world for work commitments, prompting debate about what his role at the modest club actually involves.

Juventus Next Gen drew 0-0 with Desenzano in a Serie C match, according to local Italian coverage. The report notes the young Bianconeri side picked up points again and kept a clean sheet, ending a stretch without conceding. Attention on Juventus's reserve team continues as it competes in Italy's third division this season.

Showtime has released a new trailer for season two of 'Dexter: Resurrection', showing Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan going through a mid-life crisis. The preview also features Uma Thurman, who joined the cast, and gives fans a first look at where the revived serial-killer drama is heading next. Viewers are sharing the trailer and weighing in on the show's new direction.

Climate communicators Dave Borlace, creator of the 'Just have a Think' channel, and glaciologist Ella Gilbert have released the second part of a two-part collaboration examining possible connections between the recent super El Nino and sea ice conditions at both poles, in the Arctic in the northern hemisphere and Antarctica in the south. The series aims to explain how the major ocean-atmosphere event may be affecting polar ice extent.

Noah Shinn, founder of AI assistant startup Instinct, has raised $1 billion in a Series C funding round that values the company at $10 billion, according to Fortune. The massive round underscores continued investor appetite for AI assistant startups, with Instinct now joining the ranks of heavily valued young AI companies.

Science communicators Dave Borlace, creator of the Just Have a Think channel, and glaciologist Ella Gilbert, known as Dr Gilbz, have released the first part of a two-part collaboration examining possible links between the recent Super El Nino and sea ice changes in both the Arctic and Antarctica. The series explores how the powerful ocean-warming event may be affecting polar ice in the northern and southern hemispheres.

A librarian and blogger has published the latest entry in an ongoing series tracking books they want to read, along with where they first learned about each title. The post, labeled as entry 106 in the series, covers the author's to-be-read pile and is aimed at fellow readers looking for book recommendations and reading inspiration.

In the third women's ODI between Zimbabwe and West Indies, West Indies batter Shabika Gajnabi-era teammate Campbelle was dismissed for 96 off 119 balls, caught Ndhlovu and bowled Biza, with the touring side reaching 243 for 5 in 47.4 overs. Followers of the series are tracking the live scorecard and stream from Harare as Zimbabwe chase.

The Boston Red Sox have released their starting lineup for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. Roman Anthony serves as designated hitter, Adley Rutschman catches, Willson Contreras plays first base, and Payton Tolle gets the start on the mound. Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard, Jarren Duran, Trevor Story and Caleb Durbin round out the order as the rivals open the postseason series in New York.