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- 1Mastercard, Sandberg and Schmidt Back Small-Business Finance Platform▼Mastercard, Sheryl Sandberg, Eric Schmidt Back Small-Business Finance Platform
Mastercard, former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt are investing in a finance platform serving small businesses, according to Forbes. The backing from a major payments company and two of tech's most prominent figures signals growing investor interest in lending and financial tools aimed at small firms, an area often underserved by traditional banks.
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Allon Klein, a researcher at Harvard Medical School, has been named a 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath. The award, run by Schmidt Sciences, supports exceptional early-career scientists who work across multiple disciplines, providing multi-year funding for ambitious, unconventional research programs. Klein is known for work in computational and systems biology. The announcement places him among a select group of scientists recognized for the breadth and originality of their research.
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Roger Schmidt is a trending search topic in Germany. The coach's name is circulating alongside discussion of RB Leipzig's overlooked players, who according to Leipziger Volkszeitung want to return to their national teams as quickly as possible. Interest appears tied to current German football conversations around squad selections and coaching decisions, though the exact trigger remains unspecified.
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Mona, an AI startup, has raised $3.5 million in new funding, according to a report by FinSMEs. The news has drawn searches around former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who is widely known for backing early-stage artificial intelligence ventures. Details on who led the round or what Mona plans to do with the capital were not provided in the report.
- 5Schmidt says Supreme Court citizenship database ruling won't affect Pennsylvania elections▼Schmidt says Supreme Court ruling on federal citizenship database won’t affect PA election plans
Pennsylvania's top election official says a Supreme Court ruling allowing a federal citizenship database to be used for voter roll checks will not change the state's election plans. The ruling has reignited debate over voter eligibility verification, with Pennsylvania confirming its election procedures remain unchanged despite the decision.
- 6Penn State Chemist Lauren Zarzar Wins 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath Award▼Penn State Chemist Lauren Zarzar Receives 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath Award
Lauren Zarzar, a chemist at Penn State University, has received a 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath Award. The honor, given by Schmidt Sciences, supports exceptional early-career scientists pursuing research across multiple disciplines. Zarzar is known for her work in materials and physical chemistry, and the award provides substantial multi-year funding to allow award winners the freedom to explore new research directions.
- 7Schmidt: Supreme Court citizenship database ruling won't affect PA elections▼Schmidt says Supreme Court ruling on federal citizenship database won't affect PA election plans
A Pennsylvania official named Schmidt says a US Supreme Court ruling concerning a federal citizenship database will not change Pennsylvania's election plans. The ruling has drawn attention because federal citizenship records could affect voter roll practices, and Schmidt's statement is intended to reassure residents that state election procedures remain unchanged. Further details about the ruling or his reasoning were not provided.
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A column argues that MTV's Video Music Awards are losing cultural relevance and need a full rebrand to stay meaningful. The piece, titled 'Schmidt Happens,' suggests the longtime awards show no longer connects with audiences the way it once did. Commentary on declining awards-show viewership has grown across the music industry, and the VMAs are a frequent target of such criticism.
- 9Paul Goldschmidt reaches 30 career postseason games with Yankees●At the plate: # Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is appearing in his 30th career postseason game tonight. The 16-s
Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is playing in his 30th career postseason game. The 16-season MLB veteran broke into the big leagues in 2011 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team that drafted him, and is now a key part of New York's playoff lineup as fans follow his October run.
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A hearing connected to Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought criminal cases against Donald Trump, is being reported alongside news involving former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. The hearing marks another step in proceedings tied to Smith's work, while Schmidt's name is circulating in the same news cycle.