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Andreessen Horowitz has expanded its fifth growth fund to $8.5 billion, adding $1.75 billion to the vehicle since it launched in January with $6.75 billion. The move underlines the venture capital firm’s growing focus on financing companies as they move beyond the start-up phase and begin scaling products, operations and international expansion. David George, the general partner who leads Andreessen Horowitz’s growth investment team, said in an announcement that the fund had invested in more than 100 companies over seven years. He said companies were reaching the growth stage more quickly in the current technology cycle, particularly in artificial intelligence,…

Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal’s squad depth could prove decisive in their pursuit of further success, while admitting the club remains open to signing a high-profile forward before the transfer deadline. The Gunners have invested heavily in building a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts. After spending about £250m on eight players last summer, Arsenal have committed a further £200m this year. Piero Hincapie’s loan move has been made permanent for £34.5m, while Bruno Guimaraes has arrived from Newcastle United for £75m. Christos Tzolis joined from Club Brugge for £34m and Ezri Konsa was signed from Aston Villa…

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump after 18 months in office, the White House confirmed on Monday, 31 August 2026. His departure follows months of reported friction with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and marks the latest senior military exit during the Trump administration. Driscoll is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4853c46840a522911da5a510b01966d2)) No official reason was given for the resignation. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that Driscoll had decided to step down. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised his record, saying he had helped advance Mr Trump’s…

Stefanos Tsitsipas said Nick Kyrgios’s provisional suspension after testing positive for cocaine was “pretty much expected”, although he admitted he was surprised the case had taken so long to become public. The Greek player was speaking after defeating 10th seed Arthur Fils in the first round of the US Open in New York on Monday. Kyrgios revealed last month that he had failed a drug test in Mallorca in June. The International Tennis Integrity Agency later confirmed that a sample provided during an ATP 250 event on June 22 contained benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. The ITIA said the 31-year-old…

Lionel Richie has been admitted to intensive care in St Louis after falling ill during a concert at the outdoor venue The Muny on Saturday night. The 77-year-old singer checked himself into a local hospital following the performance on August 29, according to TMZ, which reported that doctors were carrying out tests and investigating possible dehydration. A spokesperson said Richie was hoping to leave hospital on Tuesday, September 1. ([tmz.com](https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/31/lionel-richie-hospitalized/?utm_source=openai)) Richie appeared to struggle during the closing stages of the show, asking for a chair while performing “All Night Long”. Audience members said he had been drinking electrolyte fluids during…

Google has increased the price of its Google TV Streamer 4K from $99 to $149, adding 50 dollars to the cost of the set-top box in the US. The new price is listed on the Google Store and at Best Buy. Amazon, however, appeared to be continuing to sell the device at its original price. Launched in 2024, the Google TV Streamer provides access to streaming services and also acts as a smart home hub, allowing compatible connected devices to be controlled through Google’s ecosystem. The increase comes shortly after Google raised the prices of its Pixel 11 smartphones by…

James McAtee, Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki, Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa have been singled out for praise after the latest round of Premier League fixtures. McAtee’s display for Nottingham Forest at Anfield was particularly notable, with the midfielder credited with controlling the game despite attracting less attention than the match’s goalscorers. His ability to receive the ball between the lines, turn under pressure and play forward was central to Forest’s performance. The former Manchester City player was described as the reason his side were able to compete so effectively on Liverpool’s ground. Fernandes, meanwhile, delivered another decisive performance for Manchester…

Officials in Shakopee, Minnesota, have mounted a defence of the city’s Flock number-plate camera programme, accusing critics of spreading “misinformation” ahead of a council workshop on Tuesday, September 1. Documents prepared for the Shakopee City Council describe automated number-plate readers as a narrowly defined policing tool, while acknowledging growing public concern about the technology and its use by law-enforcement agencies across the United States. No decision on the future of the cameras is expected at the 7pm meeting. Instead, councillors are due to hold a workshop discussion after a series of Minnesota communities suspended or abandoned similar schemes. Shakopee officials…

Photographs of missing relatives now cover the walls of Nepal’s largest hospital as families search for loved ones swept away by last week’s catastrophic flooding along the border with Tibet. At Tribhuvan Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, visitors scan rows of images and handwritten appeals, hoping a member of staff or another survivor will recognise a face and provide news that a relative is still alive. Among those searching is Sunita, whose 31-year-old brother Bishal Nepali disappeared after leaving for a morning walk in the border region. His wife, Monita, said the couple last spoke at 7am on Wednesday, roughly two…

The US Army secretary is to leave his post, the White House has announced, marking another departure by a senior military figure under Donald Trump’s administration. No further details about the circumstances of the departure or when it will take effect were immediately given.