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USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson basketball makes the final 5 choices for 4-star forward Dean Rueckert
Clemson remains firmly in the hunt for one of the top wings out West in the 2026 class. Four-star small forward Dean Rueckert, out of Timpview High School in Provo, Utah, announced his top five schools on Thursday, with the Tigers making the cut alongside BYU, Utah, Stanford, and Washington. Clemson offered Rueckert in late May, and it didn't take long for the Tigers to earn a spot among his finalists. Rueckert is considered one of the most versatile forwards in the West for his class. The 6-foot-6 prospect averaged 18.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game last season, showcasing his ability to score at all three levels while making an impact on the defensive end. He's currently ranked No. 62 nationally in the 247Sports Composite and checks in at No. 24 among small forwards. Clemson head coach Brad Brownell and his staff have quietly made inroads in the 2026 cycle, and Rueckert has emerged as a priority target. As Rueckert moves closer to a decision, the Tigers are positioning themselves as a serious contender for one of the most skilled perimeter players in the class. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Sorenson Capital raises $150 million third fund to chase security and enterprise software deals
Sorenson Capital—like Mormonism, the electric guitar, and frisbee—has origins in Utah, and expanded beyond. Rob Rueckert, who spent 15 years at Intel Capital, joined the VC firm in 2015 right as it was looking beyond Utah. 'A number of people tried to recruit me before, and I was happy where I was at,' said Rueckert. 'Sorenson made a lot of sense for me because it scratched an itch. At the time, it was a regional fund. They said: 'We want to grow the practice to be a national fund. We want to grow our asset classes. We want you to do that for us.'' Sorenson has since done just that: The firm—now with offices in both Salt Lake City and Palo Alto—has invested in CloudKnox (acquired by Microsoft in 2021), Fastly (went public in 2019), Harness (valued at $3.7 billion), and Talon Security (acquired by Palo Alto Networks for a reported $600 million). Now, Sorenson has raised its third fund at $150 million, Fortune can exclusively report. The new fund is close in size to the firm's second fund. 'We're experts in B2B software and security,' said Ken Elefant, Sorenson partner. 'We are definitely not a generalist fund. We're definitely not a 'spray and pray' fund. We work very closely with our founders to open up doors with customers and partners. The only way that you can do that is to have a really good idea on how that industry works and who'd be the initial buyers for that product.' Sorenson's strategy is notable for its stark clarity. The firm, full stop, focuses on early-stage companies and emphasizes scaling over product development. The firm focuses solely on enterprise software and cybersecurity (the portfolio is about 40% security right now). The portfolio is deliberately small and structured to stay that way, as Sorenson makes between six and seven investments each year. The firm's emphasis specializes in helping startups with go-to-market, building sales and marketing teams. 'That's where we help out, because that's where [founders] need it most,' said Rueckert. 'That's where an investor that's seen the movie over and over again can pick up tips and tricks.' Parker Ence, CEO and cofounder at Jump, told Fortune via email that Sorenson has helped recruit employees, navigate fundraising, and found the startup 'way before we had product market fit, and consistently checked in with us, encouraged us, sent us a steady stream of introductions to potential customers and industry experts.' Enterprise software and cybersecurity are both in the AI set to change in the AI era. Traditional customer relationship management (CRM) software is particularly in the crosshairs, said Rueckert, who believes AI will automate data collection and generate insights automatically, says CRMs will change completely over the next five years. 'The whole purpose of the CRM was to have the person input the data and then have the manager look at it,' said Rueckert. 'Then they attempt to make some decisions. If all of that can be done with AI, why do you need a CRM?' Cybersecurity is also set to be affected by AI: 'When we moved from on-prem to the cloud, we knew there would be security issues associated with that,' Elefant said. 'And when we move from deterministic software to AI software, there are going to be huge changes, as well.' In the end, it's a strategy notable for its discipline—Sorenson is as much defined by what it is as what it's not. And it's gotten results: A source familiar with the firm's performance said that Sorenson has zero write-offs to date, and only three companies have ever exited below cost, but capital was still recovered. Why does this matter? It means that Sorenson, which declined to comment on those metrics, has been creative about finding the best possible outcome for companies, even those that aren't soaring. 'We're not trying to be all things to all people,' said Rueckert. 'We're not going to make the product better. We're investing in the company because we believe in the CEO, and we believe in the product.' See you tomorrow, Allie GarfinkleX: @agarfinksEmail: a deal for the Term Sheet newsletter here. Nina Ajemian curated the deals section of today's newsletter. Subscribe here. Fortune recently unveiled a new ongoing series, Fortune AIQ, dedicated to navigating AI's real-world impact. Our second collection of stories make up a special digital issue of Fortune in which we explore how technology is already changing the way the biggest companies do business in finance, law, agriculture, manufacturing, and more. These companies are rolling up their sleeves to implement AI. Read more AI avatars are here in full force—and they're serving some of the world's biggest companies. Read more Will AI hold up in court? Attorneys say it's already changing the practice of law. 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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Marshfield woman sentenced for 2022 New Year's Eve murder
BUFFALO, Mo. – A Marshfield woman who shot her boyfriend in the head over messages she found on his phone from other women has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. Madison Rueckert, 23, pleaded guilty in 2024 to second-degree murder and armed criminal action and was sentenced on Friday, April 25, to 25 years on the murder charge and 10 years for ACA, according to online court records. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Marshfield woman accused of shooting, killing boyfriend on New Year's Eve The case was heard on a change of venue from Webster County to Dallas County. Online court records state that Rueckert told sheriff's deputies she shot Jonathan Miller on New Year's Eve in 2022 at their residence on Kari Drive in Marshfield. During an interview, Rueckert told officers that she became upset with her boyfriend when she found messages to other females on his phone. She said she used a 9mm handgun to shoot him once in the head while he was sleeping. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Maryland florist's acts of kindness sparks community support for California wildfire victims
BALTIMORE - Washday Floral, in Harford County, Maryland, isn't just a business for Tiffany Rueckert. It's a passion. "When people walk through our door, you never know what people are dealing with, whether it's a loss that they've had in their life or a joy that they're celebrating," Rueckert said. Rueckert has carried that sense of empathy for others since she was a little girl, growing up on the outskirts of Los Angeles. "You see the signs and it's like Sunset Boulevard and there's flames behind it. It's unreal. And you see the palm trees, those were the roads we would drive down and the beautiful views and the coastline," Rueckert explained. The wildfires that have left the entire nation stunned have hit too close to home for her, which is why she decided to find a way to give back the best way she knows how. "I googled flower shops in Palisades, California, and came across Palisades Flowers. And I looked up their Instagram and sure enough they had lost their shop in the fire, their delivery van, all their staff is unemployed," she said. For the last few weeks, Rueckert has been selling flowers to save the flower shop, and the response from the community has been tremendous. "You're helping, you get a little bit of brightness out of it. And people have literally lost their homes and pets and family members…it's just hard to think about. It's in the US, it's something we need to do to help," said customer Chrissy Waters. Domino effect The generosity went even a step further when Rueckert received a message from a woman in California, who wanted to send flowers to her friend in Harford County. The friend was visiting her boyfriend in Maryland when her home in California was destroyed. "I decided to reach out to some of my local friends that are business owners here," said Rueckert. Maryland businesses Boutique 44, With Love Beauty Bar, John's Men's Clothing, and Boards By Dana all jumped at the chance to help. "To be able to contribute to any bit of light in a time of such darkness, in just the littlest way to brighten somebody's day, I do that with food so feeding people and being able to send something for her to maybe come by and get lunch just to put a smile on someone's face when they're going through a tough time is what really made me want to donate something," said Dana Berbenich, owner of The Grazing Room and Boards by Dana. Because, as they put it, Harford County is a family, and their love, knows no bounds. "I love the people of Maryland and I love the people of California, and it's like I know there's so much love to share here and that we care, and it's just a small way for us to show that we care," said Rueckert. To learn more about how you can pitch in, visit the Washday Floral. Vice President JD Vance's first interview | Face the Nation Rebuilding Paradise A tour of the Bronx
