Anastasia Santoreneos

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Reporter and Special Projects Lead at Forbes Australia

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GM's new battery will cut the cost of its electric trucks by over $6,000

1 day ago | forbes.com.au | Alan Ohnsman |Anastasia Santoreneos |Mark Whittaker |Derek Saul

The lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cathode, which has been in development by GM and battery partner LG Energy for a decade, will cut the cost of battery packs in electric vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer and Cadillac Escalade by more than $6,000, GM's vice president of battery propulsion Kurt Kelty told Forbes.
Pinterest wants Google, Meta's ad dollars

2 days ago | forbes.com.au | Anastasia Santoreneos |Mark Whittaker |Derek Saul |Yessar Rosendar

Known for its aspirational (and inspirational) content, visual discovery app Pinterest has long been seen as the positive corner of the internet. But after a few stomper quarters earnings-wise and the introduction of some new AI-driven tools, the platform is making a significant play for Australia - and the world's - digital advertising revenue. Last week, Pinterest announced its global revenue was US$855 million (AU$1.32 billion), for the first quarter, up from US$1 billion across Q4, 2024.
Who is Robert Francis Prevost? What we know about Pope Leo XIV

6 days ago | forbes.com.au | Conor Murray |Anastasia Santoreneos |Molly Bohannon

Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, 69, will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the United States, whom Vatican experts say mirrors his predecessor's championing of the poor, though he has drawn criticism for his handling of priests accused of sexual abuse.
No pope elected on first day of conclave

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Conor Murray |Gerald Posner |Anastasia Santoreneos |Molly Bohannon

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel minutes after 9 p.m. local time, indicating cardinals did not choose a successor to Pope Francis on its first ballot after day one of the largest ever papal conclave-a largely expected result since elections typically take two to three days, thought this could extend longer due to its size and importance.
Australian AI agent startup Relevance AI bags $24 million

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Anastasia Santoreneos |Rashi Shrivastava |Mark Whittaker

The funding comes as deal count for AI agent startups is up more than 81% over the last year, with more than US$8 billion invested in the space. Key facts AI startup Relevance AI, which launched in 2020, has banked $24 million in its Series B fundraising round, bringing its total funding amount to $37 million. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from returning investors King River Capital, Insight Partners, and Peak XV.
Skechers sells for $9 billion after warning Trump's tariffs pose 'existential threat'

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Ty Roush |Anastasia Santoreneos |Molly Bohannon |Conor Murray

Key Takeaways 3G Capital will pay $63 per outstanding share for Skechers in a deal both companies expect to close later this year, valuing the footwear brand at $9.4 billion, according to a joint statement by both companies. Skechers will become a privately held company once the deal closes, as Skechers' chief executive Robert Greenberg will remain in the role and continue overseeing the company's strategy, they said.
Trump praises Albanese after election win

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Anastasia Santoreneos |Samuel Hussey |Siladitya Ray

US President Donald Trump has described Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a friend and praised his election win, before also admitting he had "no idea" who ran against him. Key Takeaways US President Donald Trump has praised Anthony Albanese's weekend election win, but says he had "no idea" who the new Prime Minister's opponent was. Trump told the SMH he was "very friendly" with Australia's Prime Minister.
RecipeTin Eats' founder accuses Queensland baker of plagiarism

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Anastasia Santoreneos |Rashi Shrivastava |Mark Whittaker |Pooja Shah

The Australian author and food blogger behind RecipeTin Eats, Nagi Maehashi, has made copyright infringement allegations against Penguin Random House claiming there are plagiarised recipes in Brooke Bellamy's best-selling book, Bake with Brooki. Here's what you need to know. Key Takeaways Nagi Maehashi, founder of RecipeTin Eats, has released a statement alleging Brooke Bellamy plagiarised her Caramel Slice recipe in her best-selling cookbook, Bake with Brooki.
Architecture that breathes: Koichi Takada’s mission to rewild our cities

4 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Mark Whittaker |Shivaune Field |Anastasia Santoreneos

Published on April 16, 2025 This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. What inspired you to become an architect? I was 16 years old growing up in Tokyo. I saw an image of Manhattan with the skyscrapers, and I just fell in love. I decided to go to New York to study architecture.
Scott and Mina O'Neill on how to be a property tycoon before 30

4 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Mark Whittaker |Stewart Hawkins |Anastasia Santoreneos

This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Autralia. Tap here to secure your copy. Scott O’Neill felt almost guilty, lying on a Greek island beach doing sums in his head. He kept returning to the same answer – he need never work again. Having built a property portfolio from zero to 25 titles in just seven years, he and his wife, Mina, had enough to retire. He was 28. She was 27.

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