Introduction to Today's Briefing Today's briefing covers a range of topics from around the world, including technology, sports, politics, and science. ## Technology and Business In the technology sector, Comp AI, a cybersecurity and compliance startup, announced a $34 million Series A round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures. Additionally, Iceland-based Treble raised $18 million for its voice simulation platform. OpenAI revealed six more safety issues and unveiled a plan to disclose incidents, including a new system to track, investigate, and disclose cases of models misbehaving. The company also announced that Nvidia, OpenAI, and Anthropic are now selling their own limited-edition fashion lines. ## Sports News In sports news, Raphinha scored a hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Racing Santander 7-2, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season. Australia batter Steve Smith said he is still traumatized by the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and still gets flashbacks. Donyell Malen has become Europe's most prolific scorer since his Roma debut in January. ## World News A river home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been chosen as the Olympic rowing venue for the 2032 Brisbane Games. In South Africa, police are investigating a string of deaths after the ninth woman's body was found, with many women afraid and police cautioning against assuming all the killings are linked. Torrential rain and flash floods hit the Barcelona region, causing widespread disruption and resulting in one death. ## Politics and Entertainment In politics, Conservatives are urging Burnham to rule out tax rises at the Budget, with Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith saying UK taxes are forcing young people to seek their fortune elsewhere. Plaid has been warned not to cut help for poorer children if it wants Labour to back the budget. In entertainment news, a 13-year-old boy is the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine, and Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2 million in aid after Macklemore backlash. ## Science and Health Researchers at Stanford University developed a part-human, part-mouse brain in a science breakthrough. A rare tree offspring has been given a lifeline at a Scottish botanic garden. Enhertu, a life-extending drug for breast cancer patients, is now available on the NHS in England, giving patients an extra seven months to live on average.