59 m. ago Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand

The COVID-19 pandemic forced hundreds of daycare providers across the Bay Area to shut down, creating a "childcare desert." That shortage inspired entrepreneur Gretchen Salyer to launch June Care, a platform that connects families with local moms and sitters.

Society

67 m. ago AI sales tax startup Kintsugi had doubled its valuation in 6 months

Kintsugi, a Silicon Valley-based startup that helps companies offload and automate their sales tax compliance, has raised $18 million in new funding led by global indirect tax technology solution provider Vertex. The startup plans to enable more small and medium businesses to use its AI-enabled capabilities for tax calculations and filings. The ongoing growth of […]

Economics

1 hour ago President Trump gave me back my life after 471 days of Hamas captivity — please save the remaining hostages

Romi Gonen escaped death at the Nova festival only to be taken by terrorists and held hostage for 471 days. She is hopeful President Donald Trump will help free the 59 hostages still held, as he freed her.

Politics

3 h. ago 'Hard no': Millionaire tax hike proposal has House Republicans divided

House Republicans are divided over whether they would support raising taxes on the wealthy to help pay for President Donald Trump's tax agenda.

Politics

3 h. ago WATCH: Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receive congressional honor

The battalion was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, with two surviving members watching with their families at home and more than 300 descendants at the U.S. Capitol for the ceremony.

Politics

4 h. ago REP. MIKE KELLY, SEN. TIM SCOTT AND SECRETARY SCOTT TURNER: Save the Opportunity Zones before it’s too late

There's still time to save Opportunity Zones and Congress should act. That's why Rep. Mike Kelly, Sen. Tim Scott and Secretary Scott Turner are working together to help areas in need.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ at the Met Explores the History of Black Dandyism

The guest curator of a new Met exhibition on Black style offers an annotated early look at a Dapper Dan jacket, André Leon Talley’s luggage and more.

Events

4 h. ago Parents and students need school choice, not religious bigotry

American schools are falling behind their global counterparts. Oklahoma wants a Catholic school to join its charter program to help fix things. It's up to the Supreme Court to decide.

Society

4 h. ago Word of the Week: Crimea's tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name

At the northern end of the Black Sea, Crimea sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, having been at various times in its long history either coveted, conquered or controlled by various powers.

Events

6 h. ago Wisconsin judge suspended over charges she helped migrant evade arrest

Wisconsin judge suspended over charges she helped migrant evade arrest  The Washington Post

Events

9 h. ago Families Are Split as Pakistan Deports Thousands of Afghan Refugees

Many undocumented Afghan migrants have Pakistani spouses and have lived in the country for years. Nevertheless, the government says they must leave.

Politics

10 h. ago Help San Francisco's historic Roxie cinema go totally independent

Help San Francisco's historic Roxie cinema go totally independent  AV Club

Culture

11 h. ago With lawmakers’ help, Alaska political donation limits could come before 2026 election

With lawmakers’ help, Alaska political donation limits could come before 2026 election  Alaska Beacon

Politics

13 h. ago Luka Dončić donates $5,000 to help restore Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural in L.A.

Luka Dončić donates $5,000 to help restore Kobe and Gianna Bryant mural in L.A.  NBC News

Politics

13 h. ago Wisconsin Supreme Court temporarily suspends Milwaukee judge following arrest

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest.

Events

13 h. ago Seattle police seek public's help in locating First Hill homicide suspect

Seattle police seek public's help in locating First Hill homicide suspect  KOMO

Events

14 h. ago The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success

The women were sent to Europe to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail waiting to be sent to U.S. troops.

Events

14 h. ago Canada Election Results: Mark Carney and the Liberal Party Fall Short of Majority

Final results from Monday’s crucial election showed Mark Carney’s party had secured 169 of 343 seats and would need help from other parties to pass laws.

Politics

14 h. ago Seattle startup EDEN raises $3.7M to help residential contractors generate instant quotes

Seattle startup EDEN raises $3.7M to help residential contractors generate instant quotes  GeekWire

Technology

14 h. ago Only Black female WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal

Only Black female WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal.

Politics