55 m. ago Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million second fund and a $75 million capital pool for later-stage companies in 2022. While many […]

Economics

83 m. ago USTR releases trade barriers report ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs

USTR releases trade barriers report ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs  Reuters

Politics

93 m. ago Trump Administration Tied Migrants to Gang Based Largely on Clothes or Tattoos, Papers Show

The court papers suggest that the administration has set a low bar for seeking the removal of the Venezuelan migrants, whom officials have described as belonging to the street gang, Tren de Aragua.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs

The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report Monday highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.

Politics

2 h. ago Karoline Leavitt Claps Back at Reporter: Agents Are 'Putting Their Lives on the Line' to Arrest Illegal Alien Gang Members

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clapped back at a reporter after he seemingly criticized and questioned the criteria the Department of Homeland Security is using to identify enemy aliens, such as members of the vicious gang Tren de Aragua. The post Karoline Leavitt Claps Back at Reporter: Agents Are ‘Putting Their Lives on the Line’ to Arrest Illegal Alien Gang Members appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 h. ago Hamas terrorists torture protester to death in Gaza, leave his body on family’s doorstep: report

A Palestinian protester opposed to Hamas' rule over the Gaza Strip was beaten and tortured to death following a demonstration last week, according to reports.

Events

4 h. ago Justin Bieber's wife Hailey Bieber speaks out about claims she unfollowed pop star

Shortly after reports circulated online that Hailey Bieber unfollowed her husband Justin Bieber on Instagram, the model and business owner set the record straight.

Politics

4 h. ago Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know

With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.

Politics

4 h. ago Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover

The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.

Politics

5 h. ago New Alliance for Data, Evaluation and Policy Training will advance data

ADEPT brings together universities, governments, and other members to empower the next generation of policymakers with the tools to innovate, test, and scale effective public policies and programs.

Events

5 h. ago Watch: Newly returned NASA astronauts, including Needham native, speak to reporters

Butch Wilmore and Needham native Suni Williams said Monday that they hold themselves partly responsible for what went wrong. The post Watch: Newly returned NASA astronauts, including Needham native, speak to reporters appeared first on Boston.com.

Technology

5 h. ago Freed American Hostage Reveals Hamas’s Torture, Sexual Abuse of Female Captives

Keith Siegel — an American hostage held by Hamas for more than 16 months, speaking publicly in detail for the first time — described shocking abuse in captivity, saying he lived in constant fear and personally witnessed female hostages being tortured and sexually assaulted by Hamas terrorists. The post Freed American Hostage Reveals Hamas’s Torture, Sexual Abuse of Female Captives appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 h. ago New Mexico GOP chief accuses Democratic rep of 'contradictory' rhetoric after alleged arson attack

New Mexico GOP chairwoman Amy Barela criticized rhetoric from Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández despite Fernández publicly condemning an alleged arson attack on GOP headquarters.

Politics

5 h. ago Chicago alderman slams the murder capital’s ‘disregard for human life’

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez blasted the city's 'political elite' for its being the U.S. murder capital for the 13th year in a row on 'Fox Report.'

Events

5 h. ago Today is the final day to apply for a 2025 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend

Today is the final day to apply for a 2025 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend  Alaska Public Media

Politics

6 h. ago Toddler kicked out of nursery school for being transphobic: 'This is totalitarian insanity'

A news report said a British toddler was kicked out of a nursery school during the 2022-2023 academic year for allegedly being transphobic.

Politics

6 h. ago Presidents can be elected twice. Trump could try end runs around that, experts say

The 22nd Amendment bans a person from being elected U.S. president more than twice. But some legal experts point to plausible strategies that President Trump could try to serve a third term.

Politics

6 h. ago Standardized security playbooks can improve protection against cyberattacks

One attack, many responses—organizations use various solutions to ward off online attacks. The playbooks that outline countermeasures also vary in their specifics. In the CyberGuard project, Fraunhofer researchers are working on standardized playbooks to help companies optimize their security strategies and align them with each other. The playbooks are generated by large language models and support the automation of IT security.

Events

6 h. ago Pilot rescued with 2 kids near Tustumena Lake not authorized to fly with passengers

Pilot rescued with 2 kids near Tustumena Lake not authorized to fly with passengers  Alaska Public Media

Politics

7 h. ago Bay Area reports first measles case of 2025 — here’s what you need to know

Bay Area reports first measles case of 2025 — here’s what you need to know  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics