2 h. ago New analysis from Economists for Ukraine: The cost of US aid to Ukraine is less than half the official figures

New analysis from Economists for Ukraine: The cost of US aid to Ukraine is less than half the official figures  CEPR

Politics

3 h. ago With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity

Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.

Politics

3 h. ago Cutting climate initiatives at the DOD could come at a cost to military planning

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to cut Pentagon climate change initiatives. But to be effective, the military has no choice but to account for sea level rise, bigger storms and more heat.

Events

4 h. ago Democrats, protesters gather at DOGE's 'ground zero' to protest spending cuts

Democratic lawmakers gathered outside the Office of Personnel Management to protest the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal costs.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump NIH appointee defends president's research funding cuts, lays out new vision for future

Donald Trump's pick to lead the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, spent much of his time during his confirmation hearing Wednesday defending the president's move to cap indirect research costs doled out by the NIH. However, he also got a chance to lay out his vision for future research at the agency.

Politics

6 h. ago Using microwave energy to cut carbon fiber production energy costs

A research team at the University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a new method of producing carbon fiber while drastically reducing its energy footprint.

Politics

7 h. ago Revenue prediction startup Gong surpasses $300M in annualized revenue, indicating potential IPO path

Gong, a startup that helps companies predict their revenue from potential sales, has surpassed $300 million in annualized recurring revenue, the company announced on Wednesday. Since its founding in 2016, Gong has used AI to analyze customer interactions. The addition of generative AI capabilities in recent years has helped to fuel the company’s growth. “We’re […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

8 h. ago Washington home construction costs soar past national average

Washington home construction costs soar past national average  NBC Right Now

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9 h. ago Fox News AI Newsletter: Judge denies Musk's move against OpenAI

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Events

9 h. ago Anna Patterson’s Ceramic.ai looks to help enterprises build AI models faster and more efficiently

Anna Patterson has had a storied career in Silicon Valley. She founded three startups, including search engine upstarts Xift and Cuil, as well as recall.archive.org, which became the Internet Archive. She was the vice president of engineering at Google, and later on started Gradient Ventures, an AI-focused seed fund. And she isn’t done building. Patterson […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 h. ago Cybersecurity startup SpecterOps, which has an office in Seattle, raises $75M

Cybersecurity startup SpecterOps, which has an office in Seattle, raises $75M  GeekWire

Technology

10 h. ago Cybersecurity startup SpecterOps, which has an office in Seattle, lands $75M

Cybersecurity startup SpecterOps, which has an office in Seattle, lands $75M  GeekWire

Technology

10 h. ago This Seattle AI startup watches you work — then automates the tedious back

This Seattle AI startup watches you work — then automates the tedious back-office tasks  GeekWire

Technology

10 h. ago Growth at all costs is destroying the internet. PR maven Ed Zitron says that’s an opportunity for startups

If you spend any amount of time online, you probably noticed that your user experience keeps getting worse.  Websites are waterlogged with autoplay ads, pop-ups, and tracking scripts. Customer service chatbots are useless, despite the promises of generative AI. Social media algorithms boost rage-bait to keep you scrolling and engaged. Dating apps hide all the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

10 h. ago United States Fertilizer Market Forecast & Opportunities Report 2025: U.S. Fertilizer Additives Market to Reach $1.08 Billion by 2030, Driven by Precision Agriculture

United States Fertilizer Market Forecast & Opportunities Report 2025: U.S. Fertilizer Additives Market to Reach $1.08 Billion by 2030, Driven by Precision Agriculture  GlobeNewswire

Economics

11 h. ago 1 click cost a father $4 million in bitcoin to vishing scammers

A man invested $4 million in bitcoin and lost it all with a single click when he was targeted by a vishing scam, which uses phone calls to trick people.

Economics

13 h. ago Grain emerges from stealth with $50M to help any business hedge against FX volatility

Foreign exchange fluctuations can make or break a business that trades across borders, but keeping up and responding to the FX market can be tricky if you’re anything smaller than the world’s largest enterprises. Today, a startup called Grain is emerging from stealth with a product that it says will let finance teams at companies […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

14 h. ago China’s Economic Plan Is Light on Detail as Trade War Intensifies

The country’s top leaders set an optimistic growth target but gave few hints of how to achieve it as their export-led strategy is challenged by rising tariffs on Chinese goods.

Politics

15 h. ago Trump’s Defiant Victory Lap, and the Dept. of Education’s ‘Final Mission’

Plus, the sky-high cost of concert tickets.

Politics

16 h. ago Consumers can buy Zepbound direct from the drugmaker if they'll pay out of pocket

Eli Lilly is offering vials of its obesity drug Zepbound to patients at a discount — but only if they skip their insurance.

Economics