Five live signals across AI funding, creator pay, restaurant deals, and Boston sports.
People close to the talks say DeepSeek paused its second funding round after reports about a private investor meeting spread online. The company has not confirmed the pause, and talks may restart.
A long pause could slow hiring and compute buys at one of the strongest low-cost model labs.
ESPN says Boston is not expected to stop after trading for Curtis Mead. The club is still considering a larger deal for another bat. No second deal is set, and the best shortstops carry high prices.
Another major buy would confirm a real playoff push and could cost more young, controlled talent.
Robert Kraft says New England offered Christian Gonzalez the largest deal in team history and the top cornerback pay in the NFL. The offer is known, but Gonzalez has not signed it.
A deal would lock down New England's best defender and set a new price for elite cornerbacks.
Internal plans reviewed by Business Insider point to paid newsletters, podcasts, communities, and advice sessions during LinkedIn's current fiscal year. A creator fund is also under review. LinkedIn has not promised launch dates.
Expert-led pages could gain a new income stream without sending their business audience to another platform.
People close to the review say ThaiBev hired Bank of America to test buyer interest in Thailand's largest KFC operator. The group runs more than 500 stores. No buyer or final sale has been announced.
A deal would show how buyers value a huge franchise system with strong sales but thin food profits.