https://www.venture-hive.com VENTURE HIVE delivers trusted journalism across politics, business, investigations, sports, and opinion with depth, clarity, and integrity. en-us Wed, 06 May 2026 14:26:57 GMT https://www.venture-hive.com/images/venture-hive-logo.webp https://www.venture-hive.com https://www.venture-hive.com/business/roomba-founder-familiar-ai-pet-robot https://www.venture-hive.com/business/roomba-founder-familiar-ai-pet-robot Roomba founder Colin Angle unveils Familiar, an AI-powered pet robot built for companionship. Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/rockets-beat-lakers-game-5-force-game-6-nba-playoffs https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/rockets-beat-lakers-game-5-force-game-6-nba-playoffs Jabari Smith Jr. scores 22 as Houston Rockets beat Lakers 99-93, avoid elimination again and cut Los Angeles’ series lead to 3-2 forcing Game 6. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/john-phelan-resigns-navy-secretary-pentagon https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/john-phelan-resigns-navy-secretary-pentagon US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns effective immediately, adding to Pentagon leadership changes during ongoing Iran-related naval operations. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/erica-schwartz-cdc-director-nomination https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/erica-schwartz-cdc-director-nomination Donald Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC amid leadership turmoil, vaccine debates, and efforts to restore public trust in health agencies. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/eric-swalwell-governor-race-withdrawal-allegations https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/eric-swalwell-governor-race-withdrawal-allegations Eric Swalwell suspends his California governor campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, while denying all claims against him. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/business/ginas-marias-pizza-files-bankruptcy-shuts-minneapolis https://www.venture-hive.com/business/ginas-marias-pizza-files-bankruptcy-shuts-minneapolis Gina Maria’s Pizza shuts down after 50 years, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy after closing all Minneapolis locations in 2025. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/trump-iran-oil-kharg-island-conflict https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/trump-iran-oil-kharg-island-conflict Trump signals possible seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising fears over oil supply disruption and wider Middle East conflict. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/virginia-stuns-iowa-womens-sweet-16-history https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/virginia-stuns-iowa-womens-sweet-16-history Virginia defeats Iowa 83-75 in double overtime, becoming the first First Four team to reach the Women’s NCAA Sweet 16 behind Kymora Johnson’s 28 points. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/juliana-stratton-wins-illinois-democratic-senate-primary https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/juliana-stratton-wins-illinois-democratic-senate-primary Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic Senate primary, defeating rivals and becoming frontrunner for November election Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/business/iran-war-oil-shock-strategic-reserves-iea-release https://www.venture-hive.com/business/iran-war-oil-shock-strategic-reserves-iea-release Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, oil jumps near $120. IEA triggers record 400M barrel strategic reserve release to stabilize supply. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/business/us-stock-futures-iran-conflict-oil-prices https://www.venture-hive.com/business/us-stock-futures-iran-conflict-oil-prices U.S. stock futures were mostly flat as investors weighed signs the Iran conflict may end sooner than expected and oil prices pulled back from recent highs. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/austin-sixth-street-shooting-3-dead https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/austin-sixth-street-shooting-3-dead Austin Sixth Street shooting leaves 3 dead and 14 injured. Police killed the suspect as a terrorism probe and mass shooting investigation unfold. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/virginia-spanberger-responds-trump-golden-age https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/virginia-spanberger-responds-trump-golden-age Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger responds to Trump’s 'golden age' claims, asking if Americans feel safer and if living costs are truly lower. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/business/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-markets-calm-levy https://www.venture-hive.com/business/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-markets-calm-levy Supreme Court strikes Trump tariffs as markets remain calm amid a new 15% global levy and trade uncertainty. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/trump-board-of-peace-gaza-reconstruction-first-meeting https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/trump-board-of-peace-gaza-reconstruction-first-meeting Trump convenes the first Board of Peace meeting, securing $5B for Gaza reconstruction and proposing a stabilization force amid concerns from US allies. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/business/asian-markets-quiet-lunar-new-year-nikkei-falls-softbank https://www.venture-hive.com/business/asian-markets-quiet-lunar-new-year-nikkei-falls-softbank Asian markets trade quietly during Lunar New Year as Japan’s Nikkei falls on profit-taking and a SoftBank drop, with investors watching global market signals. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/chloe-kim-silver-gaon-choi-gold-halfpipe-2026-olympics https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/chloe-kim-silver-gaon-choi-gold-halfpipe-2026-olympics Chloe Kim settles for silver in Livigno as 17-year-old protégé Gaon Choi stuns for gold, ending bid for historic third straight Olympic halfpipe title. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/netanyahu-trump-iran-nuclear-talks https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/netanyahu-trump-iran-nuclear-talks Netanyahu meets Trump to urge broader Iran talks, covering nuclear, missiles, and proxies, as US-Iran diplomacy renews in Oman. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/fbi-epstein-no-evidence-big-sex-trafficking-ring-rich https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/fbi-epstein-no-evidence-big-sex-trafficking-ring-rich AP review finds FBI confirmed Epstein abused minors but found no evidence of a wider sex trafficking ring involving powerful or wealthy elites. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/wizards-anthony-davis-mavericks-blockbuster-trade https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/wizards-anthony-davis-mavericks-blockbuster-trade The Wizards acquire Anthony Davis from the Mavericks in a blockbuster 8-player trade, signaling a bold push toward relevance in the East. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/clintons-testify-house-oversight-epstein-probe https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/clintons-testify-house-oversight-epstein-probe Clintons agree to testify before House Oversight Committee on Epstein case, averting potential contempt vote. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/business/global-markets-slide-fed-uncertainty-oil-metals https://www.venture-hive.com/business/global-markets-slide-fed-uncertainty-oil-metals Global markets slide as Fed uncertainty rattles investors, oil prices rout, and gold crashes ahead of key earnings and central bank decisions. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/pentagon-contractor-indicted-classified-leak https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/pentagon-contractor-indicted-classified-leak Pentagon contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones indicted for leaking classified info, leading to FBI raid on reporter’s home. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/business/winter-storm-grounds-us-skies https://www.venture-hive.com/business/winter-storm-grounds-us-skies 11,400+ flights were canceled as a historic winter storm paralyzed US airports. Discover which cities were hit hardest and what travelers should do next. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/lindsey-halligan-resigns-us-attorney-controversy https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/lindsey-halligan-resigns-us-attorney-controversy Lindsey Halligan resigns as U.S. Attorney after judges ruled her appointment illegal. Her controversial prosecutions of Comey and James were dismissed. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/business/us-stocks-rebound-trump-greenland-tariffs https://www.venture-hive.com/business/us-stocks-rebound-trump-greenland-tariffs U.S. stocks surged after President Trump backed off Greenland tariff threats and signaled a deal, easing trade-war fears and lifting market sentiment. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/opinion/what-americans-think-causes-political-violence-prri-survey https://www.venture-hive.com/opinion/what-americans-think-causes-political-violence-prri-survey PRRI survey reveals Americans blame politicians' silence, AI misinformation, hate symbols for political violence, with stark partisan divides. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT opinion https://www.venture-hive.com/business/saks-global-bankruptcy-luxury-retail-debt-crisis https://www.venture-hive.com/business/saks-global-bankruptcy-luxury-retail-debt-crisis Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after heavy debt and falling luxury sales, raising fresh concerns about the future of U.S. department stores. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/business/wall-street-trump-fed-attacks-credit-card-caps https://www.venture-hive.com/business/wall-street-trump-fed-attacks-credit-card-caps Top bank CEOs warn Trump that his attack on the Fed and proposed credit card rate caps could hurt Wall Street, raise borrowing costs, and impact the economy. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/business/elon-musk-grok-ai-backlash-deepfake-images https://www.venture-hive.com/business/elon-musk-grok-ai-backlash-deepfake-images Musk’s X and Grok AI face global backlash over the creation of non-consensual deepfake images. Regulators probe the platform’s failure to prevent misuse. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/house-votes-override-trump-vetoes-gop-tensions https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/house-votes-override-trump-vetoes-gop-tensions The U.S. House votes Thursday to override Trump's vetoes of bipartisan bills, testing GOP unity over Colorado water pipeline and Miccosukee tribal land. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/lebron-james-greatness-lakers-pelicans https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/lebron-james-greatness-lakers-pelicans Lakers coach JJ Redick praises LeBron James' evolving greatness at 41 after his 30-point performance in a 111-103 win over the Pelicans. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/rubio-hegseth-venezuela-intervention-congress-briefing https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/rubio-hegseth-venezuela-intervention-congress-briefing Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth brief Congress on the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, raising concerns over costs, legality, and next steps after Maduro’s removal. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/falcons-clean-house-fire-raheem-morris-fontenot https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/falcons-clean-house-fire-raheem-morris-fontenot The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot after another 8-9 season and missing the NFL playoffs again. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/miami-hurricanes-shock-ohio-state-cotton-bowl-cfp-quarterfinal https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/miami-hurricanes-shock-ohio-state-cotton-bowl-cfp-quarterfinal Miami stuns defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl CFP quarterfinal to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/secret-cia-drone-attack-venezuela-coast https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/secret-cia-drone-attack-venezuela-coast Discover how a secret CIA drone attack on a Venezuelan coastal dock is escalating U.S. pressure on Maduro’s regime. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/trump-iran-tells-military-action-nuclear-program https://www.venture-hive.com/politics/trump-iran-tells-military-action-nuclear-program Trump warns Iran of U.S. military action if it restarts its nuclear program. Discussions with Netanyahu highlight concerns over Iran’s nuclear threat. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT politics https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/eagles-beat-bills-13-12-failed-two-point-try https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/eagles-beat-bills-13-12-failed-two-point-try The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 13–12 in a tense, playoff-style game decided by a failed two-point try in the final seconds. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/indiana-qb-fernando-mendoza-heisman-finalist https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/indiana-qb-fernando-mendoza-heisman-finalist Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is named a finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy after a breakout season. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/tampa-bay-rays-sign-cedric-mullins-one-year-deal-mlb-2025 https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/tampa-bay-rays-sign-cedric-mullins-one-year-deal-mlb-2025 The Tampa Bay Rays sign Cedric Mullins to a one-year deal, adding depth and upside to their outfield ahead of the MLB season. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/ravens-suspend-ben-cleveland-3-games-policy-violation https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/ravens-suspend-ben-cleveland-3-games-policy-violation The Baltimore Ravens suspend Ben Cleveland for three games after an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/business/kalshi-raises-1b-series-e-11b-valuation https://www.venture-hive.com/business/kalshi-raises-1b-series-e-11b-valuation Kalshi raises $1B in Series E funding, reaching an $11B valuation and marking one of the largest U.S. startup rounds of 2025. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT business https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/grizzlies-bench-69-points-win-over-trail-blazers https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/grizzlies-bench-69-points-win-over-trail-blazers The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119–96 as their bench scored 69 points, led by Santi Aldama. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/dolphins-beat-jets-jaylen-wright-107-yards https://www.venture-hive.com/sports/dolphins-beat-jets-jaylen-wright-107-yards Jaylen Wright rushed for 107 yards as the Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 34–10 in a dominant AFC win. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT sports https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/fbi-arrests-capitol-eve-pipe-bomb-suspect-2021 https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/fbi-arrests-capitol-eve-pipe-bomb-suspect-2021 FBI arrests Brian J. Cole Jr. in the Jan. 5, 2021 Capitol-Eve pipe bomb case, ending a five-year investigation into explosives outside GOP and DNC HQs. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/ny-ag-challenges-federal-prosecutor-legitimacy https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/ny-ag-challenges-federal-prosecutor-legitimacy NY AG Letitia James challenges federal prosecutor legitimacy in Trump-related investigations. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/treasury-seeks-expanded-aml-oversight https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/treasury-seeks-expanded-aml-oversight Treasury seeks expanded authority to strengthen AML oversight and enforcement, giving FinCEN more power to regulate banks. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/new-york-task-force-transnational-crime https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/new-york-task-force-transnational-crime New York agencies form a task force to combat transnational crime, targeting global cartels, foreign gangs, and criminal networks. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/senate-immigration-agent-abuse-citizens https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/senate-immigration-agent-abuse-citizens Senate warns that immigration agents abused U.S. citizens, using excessive force and detaining them unlawfully, prompting calls for reform. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT investigation https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/prosecutors-drop-soccer-bribery-fox-executive https://www.venture-hive.com/investigation/prosecutors-drop-soccer-bribery-fox-executive Brooklyn prosecutors drop fraud and bribery charges against ex-Fox executive Hernan Lopez in the 2021 international soccer bribery case. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT investigation