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Instinct, a startup building an everyday personal AI assistant, has raised $1 billion in funding at a $10 billion valuation, according to SiliconANGLE. The round places the company among the most valuable private players racing to put general-purpose AI assistants in consumers' daily lives. The size of the raise and the valuation will fuel debate about how much demand and differentiation genuinely exist in the crowded personal AI assistant market.

Nearly 333 pounds of tuna sold under the Buckhead brand is being recalled across five states after testing found elevated levels of scombrotoxin, a compound that can cause scombroid food poisoning with symptoms like flushing, headache and rapid heartbeat. The recall covers a small quantity of product, and consumers are advised to check their purchases and discard affected tuna.

Analysts say Bitcoin is testing a key supply cluster held by long-term holders as excess leverage continues to clear from the market. The price action near this zone is being watched closely, since heavy selling from long-term holders has historically marked turning points. Traders are assessing whether the market can absorb the supply or faces further downside pressure.

A man from Flushing has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of his mother. The conviction, reported by local outlet WNEM, follows a trial in which the jury determined he was responsible for her death. Sentencing details and the circumstances of the case have not been widely detailed in the coverage, but the verdict concludes a case that has drawn local attention in the Flint-area community.

An 85-watt solar shingle has been launched, designed to blend into standard roofing while generating electricity. Unlike conventional rooftop panels, the shingle sits flush with the roof surface, offering a low-profile option for homeowners who want solar power without the look of mounted panels. Coverage in the solar industry press highlights the product as part of the growing building-integrated photovoltaics market.