VOL. 2026 · NO. 155 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026

The DAILY BRIEF

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Technology

Benchmark raises its first-ever growth fund as part of $2B capital raise

The legendary abandons its more than 20 year tradition of keeping its funds to about $425 million.
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U.S. Politics · Also Worth Reading

Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
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Science · Also Worth Reading

Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed

Messages were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week, but did not.
BBC News

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Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a picture of their daughter Lilibet, calling her "our dream girl".
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