27 hours ago European embedded banking startup Swan adds another $44 million to its Series B

French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

10 hours ago Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers

Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers  JD Supra

Sport

6 hours ago UK actor Idris Elba suggests kitchen knives be blunted, others banned to prevent stabbings

Ahead of his documentary about knife crime in the United Kingdom, actor Idris Elba argued that knife-points should be blunted in order to prevent stabbings.

Events

10 hours ago Alaska Authors: Artist Doug Lindstrand distills five decades of experience into a new guide on drawing Alaska wildlife

Alaska Authors: Artist Doug Lindstrand distills five decades of experience into a new guide on drawing Alaska wildlife  Anchorage Daily News

Culture

11 hours ago Controversial genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics raises $14M Series A 

The company, founded by 25-year-old Kian Sadeghi, announced a $14 million Series A, bringing its total funding to about $32 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

12 hours ago Lithuanian energy revolution: Sustainability is still a work in process

The world is experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires due to rising greenhouse gas emissions. The energy sector is one of the largest contributors to climate change, yet it also plays a crucial role in the strategies needed to mitigate and adapt to its effects, contributing to the achievement of ambitious climate goals.

Science

8 hours ago Hot mic catches moment Commanders' Jayden Daniels was perplexed by odd referee announcement in NFC title game

An odd moment occurred on the goal line during the Commanders-Eagles NFC championship matchup, and a hot mic caught Jayden Daniels' reaction to refs saying they could award a score.

Politics

12 hours ago How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States

How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States  The National Law Review

Sport

7 hours ago Los Angeles announces program to help workers who lost business after the fires

Los Angeles announces program to help workers who lost business after the fires  CBS Los Angeles

Events

12 hours ago Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes, The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

9 hours ago United States: DHS Vacates Recent Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuela

United States: DHS Vacates Recent Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuela  Fragomen

Politics

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

8 hours ago AROUND ALASKA: Post Office Vandalism, Farm Forum, and New Police Partner!

AROUND ALASKA: Post Office Vandalism, Farm Forum, and New Police Partner!  youralaskalink

Events

11 hours ago OpenAI touts new government partnership and support for A.I. infrastructure

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Chris Lehane, chief global affairs officer of OpenAI, about Stargate, DeepSeek and the future of AI development.

Politics

10 hours ago Executive Order: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States

Executive Order: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States  JD Supra

Events

11 hours ago Tufts dorm still in limbo with another rescheduled Community Development Board vote next week

The plan to build a new residence hall, announced by the university in November 2022, has yet to be approved by Medford’s Community Development Board. The post Tufts dorm still in limbo with another rescheduled Community Development Board vote next week appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

11 hours ago Study: Homicide and suicide are leading causes of maternal death in the United States

Study: Homicide and suicide are leading causes of maternal death in the United States  Contemporary Obgyn

Events

11 hours ago Italy blocks access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users' data

Italy's data protection authority on Thursday blocked access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users' data and announced an investigation into the companies behind the chatbot.

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

11 hours ago The President's “Dominance” Orders: Mine the United States, But Let China Make Electric Vehicles with America’s Minerals

The President's “Dominance” Orders: Mine the United States, But Let China Make Electric Vehicles with America’s Minerals  Earthworks

Politics

12 hours ago Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel

Authorities in the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have launched an investigation after discovering a partially submerged boat containing at least 19 bodies.

Events

12 hours ago Enveric Biosciences Receives Notice of Allowance for Lead Drug Candidate EB

Enveric Biosciences Receives Notice of Allowance for Lead Drug Candidate EB-003 from United States Patent and Trademark Office  Business Wire

Politics

12 hours ago Four Philly artists receive $50,000 from the United States Artists Fellowship award

Four Philly artists receive $50,000 from the United States Artists Fellowship award  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Events

12 hours ago Statement Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Meeting on its 2024 Annual Report

Statement Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Meeting on its 2024 Annual Report  United States Mission to the United Nations

Politics

14 hours ago Resolution for White Stadium construction pause narrowly fails in City Council

Deep divisions exist around the plan to renovate White Stadium in Franklin Park through a public-private partnership with a pro soccer team. The post Resolution for White Stadium construction pause narrowly fails in City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

12 hours ago Dr. Phinit Phisitkul Announces $1,000 Scholarship for Aspiring Medical Professionals Across the United States

Dr. Phinit Phisitkul Announces $1,000 Scholarship for Aspiring Medical Professionals Across the United States  GlobeNewswire

Politics

16 hours ago Trump says authorities have "strong opinions" on causes of Washington plane crash

Trump says authorities have "strong opinions" on causes of Washington plane crash  Reuters

Events

13 hours ago Aviation safety in the United States: A look at runway incursions and aircraft collisions

Aviation safety in the United States: A look at runway incursions and aircraft collisions  Yahoo! Voices

Politics

16 hours ago The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition

The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition  Center for Strategic & International Studies

Events

14 hours ago US Justice Department says cybercrime forum allegedly affected 17 million Americans

U.S. prosecutors accused an Argentinian national living in Spain of being an “active administrator” of Nulled, one of the two hacking forums seized and shut down by authorities. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

16 hours ago What we know about the midair plane and helicopter crash near Washington, D.C.

Authorities believe there are no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events

14 hours ago Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026

Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in the 2026 midterms

Politics

17 hours ago Authorities ‘Don’t Believe There Are Any Survivors’ from D.C. Airplane Crash

Authorities ‘Don’t Believe There Are Any Survivors’ from D.C. Airplane Crash  PEOPLE

Events

15 hours ago Factorial Capital takes a fresh approach to finding startups with a technical edge

To make smart bets on the current wave of startups, Matt Hartman thinks venture capitalists will need a deeper understanding of the tech those startups are building. Hartman (pictured above) spent nine years as a partner Betaworks before starting a new firm, Factorial Capital, where he’s developed a different approach to identifying the startups with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

17 hours ago DC plane crash: United States, Russian figure skaters among passengers involved in collision with helicopter

DC plane crash: United States, Russian figure skaters among passengers involved in collision with helicopter  CBS Sports

Events

15 hours ago RevBio Issued a Key Patent for its Regenerative Bone Adhesive Technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office

RevBio Issued a Key Patent for its Regenerative Bone Adhesive Technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office  Business Wire

Politics

17 hours ago Four Architects and Designers Receive Annual Fellowship from United States Artists

Four Architects and Designers Receive Annual Fellowship from United States Artists  Architectural Record

Events

15 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner

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

Politics

17 hours ago International police coalition takes down two prolific cybercrime and hacking forums

Authorities said the two forums — Cracked and Nulled — had more than 10 million users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

15 hours ago Trump Announces 'No Survivors' in Black Hawk, American Airlines Collision: 'Tragedy of Terrible Proportions'

President Donald Trump announced there were "no survivors" in the horrific crash between American Airlines flight 5342 and the Black Hawk helicopter that collided over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, Wednesday night. The post Trump Announces ‘No Survivors’ in Black Hawk, American Airlines Collision: ‘Tragedy of Terrible Proportions’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

18 hours ago United States, Russian figure skaters among the passengers aboard plane involved in Washington D.C. crash

United States, Russian figure skaters among the passengers aboard plane involved in Washington D.C. crash  CBS Sports

Events

15 hours ago Colombia President Suggests He Will Stop Using Twitter After Trump Meltdown

Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday that he will stop using Twitter (or “X”) after he caused an hours-long diplomatic crisis with the United States by refusing to accept a deportation flight and disparaging Colombia’s longtime ally in a post published at nearly 4:00 a.m. local time. The post Colombia President Suggests He Will Stop Using Twitter After Trump Meltdown appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 hours ago Authorities believe there are no survivors after a midair crash in Washington, D.C.

Authorities in Washington, D.C., say they believe no one survived a midair collision between a regional airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter.

Events

16 hours ago Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans

The administration is showing it doesn’t view the House and Senate as equal partners. So far, Republicans, who hold both majorities, are accepting their new status.

Politics

22 hours ago Major FBI changes Kash Patel could make on day 1 if confirmed as director

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has a list of possibilities that Trump's nominee to lead the bureau could implement on day 1 if confirmed as director.

Events

17 hours ago Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding

A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.

Politics

27 hours ago Trump says U.S. will send 'worst criminal illegal aliens' to Guantánamo Bay

The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.

Events