82 m. ago How automotive exec Crystal Brown founded CircNova, an AI drug discovery biotech

Tiny Michigan biotech startup CircNova has raised a $3.3 million seed round for its technology that uses AI to target so-called “circular RNA.” The development holds promise as a new method to quickly develop therapies for conditions that currently have no drug treatments. The new funding is also a victory lap for co-founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Five of the most important fintech VCs investing heavily in the sector

Global investing in fintech startups is starting to see an uptick. Just this week, KPMG issued its Pulse of Fintech report for the second half of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, investment climbed to $25.9 billion from $18 billion in the third quarter, according to KPMG. Granted, this is not the enthusiasm of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Seattle Mariners to Roll with Several Starters in Spring Opener vs. San Diego Padres

Seattle Mariners to Roll with Several Starters in Spring Opener vs. San Diego Padres  Sports Illustrated

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AI Innovators, seize your moment! Have insights that could inspire 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to advance the future of AI? Take center stage, influence the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. We’re gathering top AI visionaries from the startup world to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Analysis | Trump vs. Biden on plane crashes is a fool’s game

Analysis | Trump vs. Biden on plane crashes is a fool’s game  The Washington Post

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3 h. ago Three reasons every founder and VC should be at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

From idea to IPO — where are you on your startup journey? If any of that sounds like you — or if you’re in between stages and ready to level up — TechCrunch All Stage 2025 (formerly Early Stage) is the place to be. Join 1,200 founders to exchange ideas and meet the right VC […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago 49ers defensive coordinator trends over the last 3 years versus Robert Saleh

49ers defensive coordinator trends over the last 3 years versus Robert Saleh  Niners Nation

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3 h. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago SBA Head Kelly Loeffler, Sen. Joni Ernst Lead Mission to Claw Back $200 Billion in Coronavirus Aid Fraud

Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler's (R-GA) confirmation on Wednesday to lead the Small Business Administration could help the agency uncover more than $200 billion in coronavirus aid fraud. The post SBA Head Kelly Loeffler, Sen. Joni Ernst Lead Mission to Claw Back $200 Billion in Coronavirus Aid Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago How DOGE cracked Washington: A focus on arcane agencies gave Musk and his allies swift control of government nerve centers

How DOGE cracked Washington: A focus on arcane agencies gave Musk and his allies swift control of government nerve centers  CNN

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7 h. ago California school district informs parents period products are in bathrooms for 'any student who menstruates'

California's Long Beach Unified School District emailed parents to tell them period products will be available in girls' bathrooms and at least one boys' bathroom starting in 3rd grade.

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8 h. ago Washington Commanders Schedule for 2025 Season – Washington Commanders Home Games, Commanders Away Games, and Opponents for 2025 NFL Season

Washington Commanders Schedule for 2025 Season – Washington Commanders Home Games, Commanders Away Games, and Opponents for 2025 NFL Season  theplayoffs.news

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8 h. ago Trudeau Thumbs Nose at Trump as Canadians Revel in Hockey Win

Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.

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10 h. ago Women's Basketball Falls to Seattle Pacific in Penultimate Home Game

Women's Basketball Falls to Seattle Pacific in Penultimate Home Game - University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics  Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

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10 h. ago New bifacial linker enhances adhesion in flexible solar cells

Flexible perovskite solar cells (F-PSCs) have attracted attention for their potential in diverse applications. However, their commercialization faces challenges related to low mechanical flexibility, which leads to poor adhesion between the perovskite absorber layer and the flexible substrate.

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12 h. ago IRS starts mass layoffs, with 7,000 expected to lose their jobs

IRS starts mass layoffs, with 7,000 expected to lose their jobs  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago Beauty of American patriotism on display even as USA loses OT heartbreaker to Canada in 4 Nations championship

Team Canada may have won the 4 Nations title on Thursday night but it was American patriotism that was on full display during the championship game.

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13 h. ago Trudeau after Canada win over U.S.: "You can't take our country" or "our game"

Trudeau after Canada win over U.S.: "You can't take our country" or "our game"  Axios

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13 h. ago Connor McDavid’s OT winner lifts Canada over USA in 4 Nations title game

Connor McDavid won the game for Canada at 8:18 in overtime. The post Connor McDavid’s OT winner lifts Canada over USA in 4 Nations title game appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago An injured Charlie McAvoy reads Team USA starting lineup before 4 Nations championship

“Free as a bird,” McAvoy said on social media Thursday after leaving Mass. General Hospital. The post An injured Charlie McAvoy reads Team USA starting lineup before 4 Nations championship appeared first on Boston.com.

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