63 minutes ago In another challenging year for startups, higher valuations and revenue give reason for hope

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. The aftermath of DeepSeek’s launch was arguably the biggest tech story of the week, especially for anyone keeping a close eye on public markets. But private companies, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago Parents were condemned for questioning DEI initiatives at schools, now officials agree policies went too far

A school district in Newton, Massachusetts, is engaged in massive internal changed after a coalition of parents and teachers rose up against COVID-era DEI education reforms.

Society

11 hours ago Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

Google is testing a new “Ask for Me” feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The feature is available on desktop and mobile for users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiments. The idea is to help users access information without having to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

10 hours ago NFL legend Troy Aikman says league 'owes' it to fans to get officiating issues fixed amid drama

NFL legend Troy Aikman said the NFL "owes" it to fans to get officiating issues resolved amid the recent drama during an appearance on “SI Media with Jimmy Traina."

Sport

1 hour ago WATCH: Trump blames DEI policies for deadly DC collision, without evidence

Without citing evidence, the president said DEI initiatives for air traffic controllers at the FAA -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for Wednesday's tragic Washington collision.

Events

21 hours ago HGTV star Christina Haack claims filming new reality show with ex Josh Hall was 'recipe for disaster'

HGTV star Christina Haack explained why she believed filming her new reality show "The Flip Off" with her estranged husband Josh Hall was a "recipe for disaster."

Culture

33 hours ago Trump’s Plan for Elon Musk to Bring the ‘Stranded’ Astronauts Home ASAP Is a Headache for NASA

Bringing forward the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams would leave just a single astronaut operating the US portion of the International Space Station.

Technology

2 hours ago The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024

The departing leader of the Democratic National Committee is reflecting on why his party lost to President Donald Trump

Politics

13 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg's MAGA Makeover Continues: Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump's Lawsuit

President Trump has signed settlement papers that will require Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to pay roughly $25 million to resolve a 2021 lawsuit Trump filed after the company suspended his accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA Makeover Continues: Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump’s Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

19 hours ago Apple and Comcast partner to make Major League Soccer matches easier to watch

Major League Soccer and Apple announced details of this year's MLS Season Pass streaming package on Wednesday. And this time, the details weren't just about MLS and Apple.

Sport

4 hours ago Donald Trump confirms ‘there are no survivors’ in devastating Washington DC plane crash | LIVE updates

Donald Trump confirms ‘there are no survivors’ in devastating Washington DC plane crash | LIVE updates  Hindustan Times

Events

2 hours ago US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region

US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region  The Associated Press

Politics

19 hours ago WWE star ‘feeling in danger’ after scary ‘romantic’ advances during fan interactions

Asuka, the 43-year-old WWE superstar, posted a series of statements on Wednesday night explaining how she feels in danger after recent fan interactions.

Sport

5 hours ago Warnock: Trump's 'Lawlessness Through Executive Orders' Attempt to Replace American Republic

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) claimed Thursday on MSNBC's "All In" that President Donald Trump's "lawlessness through executive orders" was an attempt to replace the American republic. The post Warnock: Trump’s ‘Lawlessness Through Executive Orders’ Attempt to Replace American Republic appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago VP Vance makes confirmation predictions for Gabbard, Patel and RFK, Jr: 'Have to fight for each one'

Vice President JD Vance discusses the Senate confirmation hearings for three of President Donald Trump's most controversial nominees on 'Hannity.'

Politics

7 hours ago RFK Jr. Says He Will End Funding for NIH Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies

Sen. Josh Hawley asked Kennedy if he would reinstate a policy from Trump's first term barring providing taxpayer funding for NIH research programs that uses human fetal tissue derived from the body parts of aborted babies. The post RFK Jr. Says He Will End Funding for NIH Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Opinion: It’s time for action — Alaska’s congressional delegation must protect federal workers and critical funding

Opinion: It’s time for action — Alaska’s congressional delegation must protect federal workers and critical funding  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

8 hours ago Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash

President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.

Events

6 hours ago Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar

Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar  Reuters

Politics

8 hours ago Cuba, Notorious for Brutal Political Prisons, Condemns Trump Plan to Use Gitmo for Illegal Immigrants

Cuba's communist regime on Wednesday rejected a plan by President Donald Trump to use the American military base at Guantánamo Bay to house illegal migrants slated for deportation. The post Cuba, Notorious for Brutal Political Prisons, Condemns Trump Plan to Use Gitmo for Illegal Immigrants appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

6 hours ago Trump Administration Shocks Senior F.B.I. Ranks by Moving to Replace Them

Top officials have been told to retire or be fired in the coming days, fueling fear within an agency that has been a target of President Trump and Kash Patel, his nominee to be F.B.I. director.

Politics

8 hours ago How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert tonight supporting fire victims

How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert tonight supporting fire victims  CBS NewsFireAid: Los Angeles benefit concert to feature Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo  BBC.comFireAid: How to Watch the All-Star Benefit Concerts in Los Angeles  Variety

Events

6 hours ago Northeastern changes its DEI website following Trump’s executive order

Any changes coming to DEI are “partly because we need to continue to comply with the law," said Jack Cline, the university’s vice president on federal relations. The post Northeastern changes its DEI website following Trump’s executive order appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago Illegals get more than they bargained for as FBI joins Trump DHS' criminal alien crackdown: photos

Exclusive new photos show the FBI has joined the Department of Homeland Security in President Donald Trump's nationwide crackdown on criminal aliens and migrant crime.

Events

6 hours ago Birthright citizenship was for children of slaves, not for world to 'pile' into U.S.: Trump

Birthright citizenship was for children of slaves, not for world to 'pile' into U.S.: Trump  The Hindu

Politics

10 hours ago Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He’s Hanging On

Mr. Chopra, long a target of criticism by Republican lawmakers and banks, has not yet been forced out. “I swore an oath to a five-year term,” he said this week.

Events

7 hours ago Trump Effect: California Democrats 'Delay' Passing $50 Million to Fight Administration

The California State Assembly postponed a vote Thursday to approve $50 million to fight President Donald Trump's policies, following a visit by the president to fire-ravaged Los Angeles where Breitbart News raised the issue. The post Trump Effect: California Democrats ‘Delay’ Passing $50 Million to Fight Administration appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

10 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Events

7 hours ago Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings

President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees have flooded the zone Thursday in back-to-back-to-back confirmation hearings The post Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago Washington plane crash live: Trump says no survivors in helicopter collision

Washington plane crash live: Trump says no survivors in helicopter collision  The Times

Events

7 hours ago Trump Signs Sweeping School Choice Executive Order Aimed at Empowering Parents

The order states that it is the policy of the Trump administration to "support parents in choosing and directing the upbringing and education of their children." The post Trump Signs Sweeping School Choice Executive Order Aimed at Empowering Parents appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago Trump Slams Air Travel DEI Policies, Fires Back at CNN's Kaitlan Collins: 'That's Not a Very Smart Question'

President Donald Trump fired back at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for implying that he was "getting ahead of the investigation" into the devastating helicopter-plane crash that took place over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday after he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The post Trump Slams Air Travel DEI Policies, Fires Back at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins: ‘That’s Not a Very Smart Question’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

11 hours ago Transgender Oscar Nominee Karla Sofia Gascon Under Fire for Old Tweets Slamming Islam, Calling George Floyd a 'Hustler'

Oscar-nominated "Emilia Perez" star Karla Sofia Gascón has come under fire after old tweets have resurfaced showing Gascón making derogatory comments about Muslims, George Floyd, the COVID-19 vaccine, and Oscars diversity. The post Transgender Oscar Nominee Karla Sofia Gascón Under Fire for Old Tweets Slamming Islam, Calling George Floyd a ‘Hustler’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic

After the fatal crash over the Potomac River, the President says diversity hiring has made the skies unsafe, but that's not how disability hiring works

Politics

11 hours ago Trump suggests that deadly airliner crash was the result of diversity hiring

Without evidence, President Trump and other administration officials claimed that DEI programs led to Wednesday's fatal air crash. DEI has recently become a common talking point to blame disasters on.

Events

7 hours ago Calls to Recognize Jordan as De Facto Palestinian State Increase Following Trump’s Proposal for Gazan Relocation

Calls to recognize Jordan as a Palestinian state have intensified recently, spurred by President Donald Trump's suggestion that Amman accommodate displaced Gazans — a proposal that has been met with growing support from many who see it as the “only real way to achieve peace.” The post Calls to Recognize Jordan as De Facto Palestinian State Increase Following Trump’s Proposal for Gazan Relocation appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago Eagles star Brandon Graham has chance to play in Super Bowl LIX after injury derailed season

The Philadelphia Eagles opened Brandon Graham's practice window, giving the star defensive end a chance to return for the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.

Events

7 hours ago Breitbart Business Digest: Americans Think Tariffs Will Go Much, Much Higher

When the details of Donald Trump's tariff plans are eventually revealed, they're almost certain to be lower than most Americans expect. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Americans Think Tariffs Will Go Much, Much Higher appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago 'We're the gold standard': GOP lawmaker calls for congressional hearing over DC plane crash

Rep. Troy Nehls spoke with Fox News Digital about what he's learning about the fatal collision between a military helicopter and a small passenger jet.

Events

8 hours ago Chicago mayor lambasts Trump, claims US being run like 'had the Confederacy won'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said anyone wondering what the country would look like had the Confederacy won, should have no question under the current adminsitration.

Politics

11 hours ago Olympic great Nancy Kerrigan fights through tears as she talks about victims in tragic plane crash

Olympic star Nancy Kerrigan fought through tears as she spoke about those who were lost in a tragic plane crash, which occurred on Wednesday night.

Events

8 hours ago RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing

More dramatic questioning on vaccines in RFK Jr's second confirmation hearing. Bond/Simmons-Duffin/Stone/Webber

Politics

11 hours ago Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund

FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.

Events

8 hours ago Canada's Leftists Send Parade of Officials to Convince Trump to Drop Tariff Threat

Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with American Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic offensive to convince the administration of President Donald Trump not to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, which he threatened to do on February 1. The post Canada’s Leftists Send Parade of Officials to Convince Trump to Drop Tariff Threat appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago Trump has tense exchange with CNN reporter over blaming DEI policies in plane crash

President Donald Trump got into a tense conversation with CNN host Kaitlan Collins after she objected to his theory that DEI played a role in the D.C. plane crash.

Events

8 hours ago Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production

Semiconductor giant Intel Corporation has already received $2.2 billion in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the company shared during its Thursday earnings call. Dave Zinsner, Intel’s co-interim CEO, executive vice president, and CFO, said the Silicon Valley-based company received the first tranche of $1.1 billion […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 hours ago Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Chops Funding for Migrant Aid Groups

Donald Trump's DHS chief, Kristi Noem, has frozen government funding for the progressive groups that aid migrants, pending a 90-day review. The post Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Chops Funding for Migrant Aid Groups appeared first on Breitbart.

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