81 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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92 m. ago Touring Los Angeles River, Rep. Laura Friedman cites concerns of Trump budget cuts

Touring Los Angeles River, Rep. Laura Friedman cites concerns of Trump budget cuts  LA Daily News

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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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1 hour ago Woman who sought asylum in US believed to be deported hours before judge blocked her removal, lawyers say

Woman who sought asylum in US believed to be deported hours before judge blocked her removal, lawyers say  ABC News

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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 A huge trove of leaked Black Basta chat logs expose the ransomware gang’s key members and victims

A leaker allegedly published the leaked internal messages after the group allegedly targeted Russian banks © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago UK Labour Gov't Announces Crackdown on Online Retailers to Combat Knife Crime Among Minors

In response to the knife crime epidemic in Britain, the Labour Party government has announced new and stricter penalties for online retailers for the sale of knives to minors or the sale of banned blades. The post UK Labour Gov’t Announces Crackdown on Online Retailers to Combat Knife Crime Among Minors appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Little Saigon bus stops closed due to safety concerns will reopen

Little Saigon bus stops closed due to safety concerns will reopen  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Lowest prices of the year end in 7 days

You read that headline correctly! The best deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets are about to end in just 7 days. Save up to $1,130 on individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. Don’t wait — these offers end on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join us in celebrating 20 years of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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 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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3 h. ago Deepfakes can ruin lives and livelihoods—would owning the 'rights' to our own faces and voices help?

Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace, but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.

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3 h. ago Shootings are down in King County, but youth violence is a concern

Shootings are down in King County, but youth violence is a concern  Axios

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4 h. ago MLB, ESPN mutually parting ways on media rights deal after 2025 season: report

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wrote in a letter to league owners that the media rights deal with ESPN has mutually been terminated after the 2025 season.

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4 h. ago Los Angeles Sparks player with most to prove in 2025 WNBA season

Los Angeles Sparks player with most to prove in 2025 WNBA season  High Post Hoops

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5 h. ago Seattle police union president warns of labor rights erosion

Seattle police union president warns of labor rights erosion  MyNorthwest

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5 h. ago Seattle Police Union President: Bill erodes labor rights, mayor ‘weaponizing public safety’

Seattle Police Union President: Bill erodes labor rights, mayor ‘weaponizing public safety’  MyNorthwest

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7 h. ago NBC's Gutierrez: Coyote Told Me Trump's Policies Caused His Business to Decline About 80% Since Inauguration

On Thursday’s broadcast of “NBC Nightly News,” NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez reported on a conversation with a human smuggler in Mexico who he said told him that “Trump’s stricter border policies have caused his business to plummet The post NBC’s Gutierrez: Coyote Told Me Trump’s Policies Caused His Business to Decline About 80% Since Inauguration appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Hamas claims remains of mother of two young boys mixed with other human remains after Israeli airstrike

Shiri Bibas, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists, while in captivity was not among the bodies returned to Israel and Hamas officials say it's the result of an Israeli air strike.

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8 h. ago Mount Pilgrim to present drama on teens who traveled to D.C. in '63 for civil rights march

Mount Pilgrim to present drama on teens who traveled to D.C. in '63 for civil rights march  Gadsden Times

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