22 m. ago OneText raises $4.5M from Y Combinator, Khosla to reinvent shopping by text

The typical online checkout experience has become bloated with friction. And while more companies are building solutions around online checkout, few are rethinking it from scratch. One such company is OneText, which is building what it calls a “text-to-buy network,” that lets shoppers complete purchases via text message. The company, founded by former PayPal employees, […]

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28 m. ago Ukrainians Are Cautiously Optimistic After Trump Says U.S. Will Send More Military Aid

After President Trump’s announcement that the United States would send more military aid, some were grateful, others were skeptical, mindful of his seesawing policy.

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38 m. ago The French Seaside Factory Trying to Break China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths

The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

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46 m. ago Defendants without attorneys begin to be released as work stoppage continues

Public defenders in Massachusetts are declining to take cases as they push for better wages. The post Defendants without attorneys begin to be released as work stoppage continues appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 m. ago Texas flood recovery efforts face tough conditions as local officials face hard questions

Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered the hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.

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60 m. ago Wildfires Burn in Spain and France After Blistering Heat Wave

A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.

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60 m. ago 26 Best Prime Day Tech Deals on iPads, Kindles, and Phones (2025)

We've rounded up the best deals from Amazon's Prime Day on tech we've tested and loved, from laptops to routers there's something for everyone.

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62 m. ago San Francisco City & County Employees returns 8% for fiscal year 2025

San Francisco City & County Employees returns 8% for fiscal year 2025  Pensions & Investments

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69 m. ago Against Illegal Immigration, but Married to Someone Here Illegally

Chris Allred’s views were shaped by economic changes. Now, facing an immigration crackdown, where do he and his wife go from here?

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76 m. ago Your data privacy is slipping away. Here's why, and what you can do about it

Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws. Companies are investing in cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, encryption and awareness training at record levels.

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80 m. ago With a Nobel Prize Nomination, Netanyahu Is the Latest to Use Flattery to Woo Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking the president’s ego has long-lasting effects.

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81 m. ago PUSCIFER To Perform Entire New Album Live At Two Intimate Los Angeles Shows In August 2025 Ahead Of 2026 Release

PUSCIFER To Perform Entire New Album Live At Two Intimate Los Angeles Shows In August 2025 Ahead Of 2026 Release  Metal Injection

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85 m. ago Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders will not appear in NCAA ‘College Football 26’ video game

Belichick went more than two decades without his likeness being used in Madden. The same goes for the new 'College Football 26' game. The post Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders will not appear in NCAA ‘College Football 26’ video game appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

1 hour ago ‘Playing the Man’: Global Diplomacy in the Trump Era Is All About Flattery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking the president’s ego has long-lasting effects.

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2 h. ago Tell us: How do you feel about ICE agents covering their faces?

A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks. The post Tell us: How do you feel about ICE agents covering their faces? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago 'Music is about taking chances,' R&B musician/producer Raphael Saadiq says

Saadiq has helped define the sound of modern R&B and soul for more than three decades, both as a member of Tony! Toni! Toné! and as a solo artist. He has a new, deeply personal one-man show.

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2 h. ago Thank you to the visionaries: Celebrating the partners behind TechCrunch All Stage

At TechCrunch All Stage, we’re excited to showcase the partners who help shape the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship. Their involvement goes beyond sponsorship — they bring real-world insights that reflect the pulse of today’s startup landscape. From fresh ideas to practical strategies, these partners are driving the energy and inspiration that fuel the event […]

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2 h. ago Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do — […]

Technology

2 h. ago With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes

In an unprecedented move, India held the water treaty in abeyance after blaming Pakistan for a deadly attack in April. Pakistan denies involvement in the attack and accuses India of "weaponizing water."

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2 h. ago The complete Side Events lineup at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from July 14–17! We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY, and we couldn’t be more pumped to unveil the full Side Events schedule — your […]

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