2 h. ago Elizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup

The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos.

Technology

6 h. ago Massachusetts suspect charged with attempting to assassinate a Cabinet nominee

A suspect arrested outside the U.S. Capitol in January with Molotov cocktails and a knife has been charged with the attempted assassination Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations

‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago Congress should raise debt limit by July to avoid default, Bessent says

Congress should raise debt limit by July to avoid default, Bessent says  The Washington Post

Politics

8 h. ago White House blasts Dems ‘crossing the line’ by storming ICE facility

The White House slammed Democrats after three Congress members stormed into a New Jersey ICE prison for an "oversight visit." The prison is full of alleged dangerous criminals.

Events

9 h. ago Trump says tax raises are ‘good politics,’ dismissing GOP critics

Trump said Friday he "would love" to be able to pay more in taxes to give a break to lower income earners, a departure from Republican reticence to raising taxes.

Politics

11 h. ago The US is reviewing Benchmark’s investment into Chinese AI startup Manus 

Manus AI is one of the hottest AI agent startups around, recently raising $75 million at a half-billion dollar valuation in a round led by Benchmark. But two unnamed sources told Semafor that the investment is now under review by the U.S. Treasury Department over its compliance with 2023 restrictions on investing in Chinese companies. […]

Technology

11 h. ago Trump fires Library of Congress chief Carla Hayden, citing DEI

Trump fires Library of Congress chief Carla Hayden, citing DEI  The Washington Post

Politics

11 h. ago Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions

President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.

Politics

12 h. ago Warm metalworking turns brittle semiconductors into flexible, high

Inorganic semiconductors form the backbone of modern electronics due to their excellent physical properties, including high carrier mobility, thermal stability, and well-defined energy band structures, which enable precise control over electrical conductivity. Unfortunately, their intrinsic brittleness has traditionally required the use of costly, complex processing methods like deposition and sputtering—which apply inorganic materials to rigid substrates and limit their suitability for flexible or wearable electronics.

Events

13 h. ago Trump's tax hike proposal is 'déjà vu' of George H. W. Bush's 'read my lips' moment, experts say

President Donald Trump signaled his support for Republicans raising taxes to accomplish his sweeping budget agenda.

Politics

14 h. ago Congress celebrates impactful teachers: 'We certainly do appreciate them'

Lawmakers are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 by paying tribute to the educators who helped them ascend to Congress.

Politics

15 h. ago Rippling raises $450M at a $16.8B valuation, reveals YC is a customer

HR tech startup Rippling has raised a $450 million Series G round at a $16.8 billion valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. It is also conducting a $200 million tender offer to give current and former employees some liquidity. The equity raise marks a big jump in valuation from a year ago. In April 2024, […]

Economics

16 h. ago Trump Would Be 'OK' with a Tax Hike on the Rich but Cautions Against It

President Donald Trump said it would be "OK" with him if Republican lawmakers raised taxes on the rich but in the same breath cautioned against it.  The post Trump Would Be ‘OK’ with a Tax Hike on the Rich but Cautions Against It appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 h. ago CoreWeave reportedly looks to raise $1.5B in debt as IPO disappoints

Data center operator CoreWeave is reportedly seeking a $1.5 billion debt deal after a disappointing IPO. According to the Financial Times, CoreWeave is holding a roadshow this week with bankers at JPMorgan for debt options. The company’s executives intend to use the meetings to gauge investor interest. New Jersey-based CoreWeave listed its shares in March, […]

Economics

19 h. ago You're Fired: Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, was fired Thursday by President Donald Trump and informed of her demise courtesy of a terse, two-sentence email. The post You’re Fired: Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 h. ago What Can Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Win in China Talks?

President Trump hailed an agreement with Britain as a breakthrough — but far tougher negotiations, including with China, beckon.

Politics

21 h. ago Mayor Lurie and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K

Mayor Lurie and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K  SFGATE

Politics

21 h. ago Kara Swisher and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K

Kara Swisher and more Bay Area luminaries take over SF institution, raise $500K  SFGATE

Politics

21 h. ago Union urges Ferguson not to sign budget without their pay raises

Union urges Ferguson not to sign budget without their pay raises  Washington State Standard

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