84 minutes ago Treehouse uses AI to help electricians install tech like EV chargers and heat pumps more cheaply

The startup seeks to reduce inefficiencies for electricians, including from site visits while quoting jobs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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85 minutes ago Fable adds cognitive and hearing impairments to its accessibility tools with $25M round

Fable has gained a reputation as the go-to startup for helping companies build digital products that are more accessible to people with disabilities. After raising $25 million in new funding, the Toronto-based startup is now expanding the communities it supports and working to make AI training data more inclusive. Fable started in 2020 as a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago 'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people—and themselves, too

A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.

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5 hours ago 'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people — and themselves, too

A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.

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5 hours ago Germany faces the reality of taking greater responsibility for its own security

German intelligence chiefs believe Russia will be in a position to launch a direct attack on NATO by the end of this decade. Germany is already dealing with cyber attacks on infrastructure.

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6 hours ago Ukraine says North Korea may be sending soldiers to help Russia in the war

Ukraine says its military intelligence has evidence North Korea isn’t just sending weapons to Russia to assist in the war on Ukraine. Pyongyang may also be sending soldiers. Russia denies the claim.

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9 hours ago Storio is helping other businesses unlock more value from solar energy

Meet Storio, a French startup that’s focused on providing smart energy storage for commercial and industrial customers. Founded in 2023, the startup raised a €5 million seed round earlier this year (around $5.5 million at current exchange rates) and has signed its first client. Storio believes solar panels have a bright future. But the company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago American surfer Bethany Hamilton seeks support, treatment advice for hospitalized family member

Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack and went on to became a pro surfer, she is now doing everything she can to help her nephew overcome his own set of challenges.

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13 hours ago Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Celebrates the ‘I Love Lucy’ Star in Miami Beach

A new historical marker in Miami Beach pays tribute to his younger years, before Hollywood, when as a Cuban émigré he performed at a nightclub.

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13 hours ago Jerod Mayo calls out rookie receiver Ja’Lynn Polk after rough game vs. Texans

"I think he just needs to get over this mental hump." The post Jerod Mayo calls out rookie receiver Ja’Lynn Polk after rough game vs. Texans appeared first on Boston.com.

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