Astronomer, a private data infrastructure startup with a heavy AI emphasis and a valuation that currently stands at $1.3 billion, announced that CEO Andy Byron was placed on leave following his actions at a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis held a narrow lead over Representative Byron Donalds in a new University of North Florida (UNF) poll of the state's 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. Newsweek reached out to Donalds' campaign and the DeSantis office for comment via email