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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AI-powered Uplinq raises $10m
Uplinq, an AI-powered bookkeeping and tax solutions provider focused on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has secured $10m in its Series A funding round. Next Coast Ventures led the funding round, which also saw participation from AZ-VC, Live Oak Ventures, and existing investors. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the US, Uplinq intends to deploy the capital to fuel its expansion, advance its AI technology, broaden customer acquisition initiatives, and bolster its infrastructure to provide efficient, automated financial management solutions. As Uplinq embarks on its next growth stage, it is actively scaling its engineering, go-to-market, and customer success teams. SMBs continue to face difficulties in managing financial operations, frequently slowed down by outdated bookkeeping practices and legacy tax systems that are inefficient and prone to mistakes, the startup explained. Uplinq adds that it tackles these issues by utilising AI to streamline intricate bookkeeping and tax processes, delivering accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The platform employs AI agents to manage all the aspects of bookkeeping, from transaction classification and reconciliation to predictive insights and tax compliance. Uplinq said: 'This cutting-edge automation not only enhances accuracy and operational efficiency but also empowers SMBs to leverage financial insights in real-time, driving strategic decision-making and business growth.' Next Coast Ventures co-founder and managing partner Thomas Ball said: 'Uplinq is transforming the way SMBs approach financial management. Their innovative use of AI to automate bookkeeping and tax processes addresses a critical need in the market. We are excited to support their journey as they scale and redefine industry standards.' Established in 2020, Uplinq caters close to 1,000 SMBs throughout the US, covering sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare, logistics, and hospitality. Uplinq CEO and co-founder Alex Glenn said: 'We are building more than just a platform—we are creating a new, innovative way for small businesses to manage their finances with the simplicity, accuracy, and insight they deserve.' "AI-powered Uplinq raises $10m " was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Fabulous Reads: No thrill in Temperance Brennan novel
Cold, Cold Bones, Kathy Reichs, Jonathan Ball Publishers, ISBN: 9781398510791 I HAVE to be brutally honest. For the 21st installment of the Temperance Brennan series, this book was surprisingly bad. For those who have never come across this series, Brennan, or Tempe, as she is affectionately known, is a forensic anthropologist who assists investigations where the remains are severely decomposed or degraded. Following a slow crime season during the winter months in North Carolina, Tempe's life unravels into chaos after a mysterious package containing a human eyeball is delivered to her door. When the bodies start piling up, and the case becomes personal, Tempe notices a pattern in the murders – they all resemble old cases she's worked on. Someone seems to be targeting her, and then her daughter, who has just returned from the war in Afghanistan with PTSD, goes MIA. This is where the book takes a turn for me. Tempe is supposed to be smart, but from the very first chapter, makes reckless and questionable decisions – including running into dangerous situations without backup and not reporting her daughter as missing. What's more, she was also slow to follow the evidence. Even when it was glaringly obvious. Because the story felt contrived and unbelievable, it took away the shine of Tempe's snarky and sassy character, as well as the blunt yet endearing squabbles between her and detective Erskine 'Skinny' Slidell (who is retired but assisting with the odd cold case). I also did not enjoy the writing style. It was primarily dialogue-driven and felt choppy and difficult to follow at times. The author also presented the evidence – the murders and how they were similar to the old cases – several times. Let's not even mention the amount of unnecessary information… The identity of the suspect became clear early on, and yet, their motive could have been stronger and better developed. I am sorry to say, if you are a Temperance Brennan fan, I would highly advise you to skip this edition. Mariclair Smit – 2/5 stars At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tempe honors new military recruits at 10th annual Community Salutes event
The Brief The City of Tempe recently honored local military recruits at its 10th annual Community Salutes event. Young men and women are enlisting in various branches, including the Navy and Army. Recruits shared their motivations for joining, citing family tradition, skill development, and service to the country. TEMPE, Ariz. - The next generation of recruits are preparing to serve the country, and the city of Tempe is saluting them for their sacrifice at the annual Tempe Community Salutes event. These young men and women are making a decision that will not only change their lives but also make a difference in their country. For Alianna Collins, the decision was an easy one. What they're saying "Both of my parents are in the military, so I've known for a couple years that that was something I wanted to do," Collins said. Collins enlisted in the Navy, specifically the nuclear program, which involves a lot of science and math. But it's a challenge she's ready to take on. "That's stuff that I've always been pretty good at in school, so I think I'd enjoy it," she added. "This is our 10th anniversary of Community Salutes right here for the Tempe Center for the Arts, and it really is important for us to recognize the young men and women who are going to serve in our armed services, quite frankly," said Mayor Corey Woods. As for first-generation recruit Simeon Turutin, he's joining the Army. "I decided to join as a 68 Whiskey, get some training, going forth as a combat medic and hopefully develop some skills in the outside world as well back in civilian life and just serve my country and do what I need to do," Turutin said. Grant Jordan is also joining the Army. Later, he hopes to work for the CIA or the FBI. "It's always something I've wanted to do, but it's more so service to my country and bettering myself as a person," Jordan said. What's next No matter where their journey takes them, the city of Tempe is behind them every step of the way. "It feels wonderful to know that there are young men and women right here in the city of Tempe who are coming out of our local high schools, who are choosing to join the armed forces," Mayor Woods said. "We know that they are actually choosing whether it's the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, they're choosing to give back to their country in such an incredible way."
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Fox News
7 members of South American theft group arrested for Phoenix burglaries
Seven members of a "South American Theft Group (SATG)" were arrested Friday for their involvement in two Phoenix-area burglaries, authorities said Saturday. Both heists – one in Tempe and another in Mesa – were committed on May 23, the Scottsdale Police Department said. All seven suspects were arrested on Friday at a short-term rental where they were staying, police said. Scottsdale Police were alerted to the group on May 20 by the Burbank Police Department in California. They were warned about a SATG group from Colombia that had allegedly committed burglaries in California, Oregon and Washington, and were possibly headed to Arizona. Among the stolen property in California was a French Bulldog, which will be given back to its owner, police said. Authorities in California shared the group's vehicle descriptions and other information with Arizona authorities. Scottsdale detectives eventually tracked the suspects down to the short-term rental property, police said. From May 20-22, authorities watched the group and followed them to the burglarized homes on May 23, police said. "They observed all seven suspects coordinate and participate in burglary activity at both locations," a police statement said. The suspects were identified as: Nicolas Rojas Leon, 23; Joan Sebastian Orozco-Vargas, 26; Andres David Sanchez-Novoa, 38; Natalia Isabella Ortiz-Daza, 26; Martha Juliana Echiverri-Guzman, 28; Lady Johanna Gueito, 32; and 25-year-old Angie Paola Herandez-Manrique. Each suspect was ordered held in the Maricopa County Jail pending "numerous criminal charges" on $150,000 cash-only bonds.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police say 3 hospitalized after pit bull attack at Tempe home where dog survived gunfire
A pit bull's attack in Tempe led to three people being hospitalized, police said. Tempe officers responded around 11:30 p.m. on May 23 to reports of a dog biting people at a home near Southern Avenue and Malibu Drive. According to police, a man and two women sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the attack. The three were taken to the hospital where on the morning of May 24 they remained, according to police. The male victim shot the pit bull to stop the attack but the dog survived and was picked up by the canine's owner, police said. Police said the dog was familiar to the victims, who were either family members or friends of the owner. "At this time there are no charges filed or arrests made. How the investigation will continue going forward is still to be determined," read a May 24 email from a police spokesperson. The Republic reporter Rey Covarrubias Jr. contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Pit bull attack hospitalizes 2 women, man in Tempe, police say
