59 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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68 m. ago How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.

Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.

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89 m. 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 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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1 hour ago Grimes Publicly Pleads with Elon Musk to Respond to Their Child's 'Medical Crisis'

In a series of deleted posts on X, pop singer Grimes accused Elon Musk of ignoring her messages regarding a serious medical situation involving one of their children. The post Grimes Publicly Pleads with Elon Musk to Respond to Their Child’s ‘Medical Crisis’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Apply to Speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before the deadline

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 China Tries to Undo Damage in Latin America Ties Done by Rubio Trip

The Chinese government held a meeting with Bolivia's top diplomat this week as part of a campaign to undo the damage to its reputation and interests in Latin America caused by Secretary of State Marco Rubio making his first international tour in the position to countries there vulnerable to Chinese influence. The post China Tries to Undo Damage in Latin America Ties Done by Rubio Trip appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago US Supreme Court blocks Holocaust victims from suing Hungary in American courts

US Supreme Court blocks Holocaust victims from suing Hungary in American courts  CNN

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2 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 Surprising origins of popular restaurant, plus what to know about raw milk

The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.

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3 h. ago Johnson Predicts Kash Patel Will Be 'Transparent' in Exposing FBI Corruption

On Thursday on FNC's "The Ingraham Angle," Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) reacted to Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and other Democrats opposing Kash Patel's Senate confirmation as FBI Director. The post Johnson Predicts Kash Patel Will Be ‘Transparent’ in Exposing FBI Corruption appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Professor calls on Democrats to stop using term 'people of color' as Latino and Black voters side with Trump

University of California, Berkeley professor Jerel Ezell argued in a Politico op-ed that Democrats should stop relying on traditional racial politics to win elections.

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5 h. ago Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session

The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more

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5 h. ago S.F. is cracking down on chaotic streets. But are the problems getting pushed into one neighborhood?

S.F. is cracking down on chaotic streets. But are the problems getting pushed into one neighborhood?  San Francisco Chronicle

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5 h. ago The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.

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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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7 h. ago Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes

Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.

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7 h. ago Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote

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7 h. ago Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair

Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.

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7 h. ago Frustrated Chicago residents fed up with spending on illegal immigrants, call for Republican leadership

Chicago residents said Democrat city officials care more about illegal immigrants than American citizens living in the city and are looking to new Republican leadership.

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