97 m. ago Chapter, a Medicare startup with links to Vance, Thiel, and Ramaswamy, just raised a round at $1.5B valuation

Chapter, a Medicare advisory startup co-founded by former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, has closed a $75 million funding round at a valuation of $1.5 billion led by private equity and venture firm Stripes. The startup helps seniors choose Medicare health plans analyzing doctors, hospitals, and prescription drug coverage. Unlike many other Medicare insurance brokers, […]

Technology

1 hour ago Trump administration has gutted an agency that coordinates homelessness policy

All staff were put on leave at the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Congress created the entity in 1987 and, among other things, it helped drive down veterans homelessness.

Politics

2 h. ago Two small studies show how stem cells could help treat Parkinson's

Two new studies suggest that stem cells are close to helping people with Parkinson's disease. The results are a victory for scientists who have spent decades trying to treat it with brain cells.

Events

4 h. ago Mourning the loss of federal funds to prepare teachers to work in rural areas

Many schools are mourning the loss of federal funds considered essential. One program in particular would help prepare teachers to work in rural areas where teachers are especially needed.

Politics

4 h. ago Late May targeted for PCH reopening, but Malibu already open for business

Late May targeted for PCH reopening, but Malibu already open for business  NBC4 Los Angeles

Events

4 h. ago RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration plans to release a series of new studies helping to identify "precisely what environmental toxins" are causing autism. The post RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 h. ago Charlie Jacobs pens letter to Bruins fans, offers support for Sweeney, Neely

“It’s hard for me to wrap my head around why people call for [Neely and Sweeney’s] heads." The post Charlie Jacobs pens letter to Bruins fans, offers support for Sweeney, Neely appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

5 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs Could Hit You in an Unexpected Place: Your Vinyl Collection

Volatility and anti-American resentment are already hurting the niche vinyl industry, but a little-known law could help it survive.

Politics

6 h. ago In the middle of a hepatitis outbreak, U.S. shutters the one CDC lab that could help

All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted

Politics

6 h. ago Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

Politics

7 h. ago 'White Lotus' star gives public shoutout to 'SNL' cast member who mocked her appearance

On Tuesday, Aimee Lou Wood gave a public shoutout to "Saturday Night Live" cast member Sarah Sherman, days after the comedian poked fun at her appearance on the late-night show.

Events

8 h. ago WATCH: How a 'book brigade' of 300 residents moved 9,100 books to a new storefront

Michelle Tuplin, owner of Serendipity Books, explains the moment hundreds of residents within a Michigan community formed a human chain to help her store move each of its 9,100 books -- one by one.

Politics

8 h. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Building System to Sell ‘Gold Card’ Immigrant Visas

The project represents something of a shift in mission for Elon Musk’s initiative, from cutting government costs toward a new goal of generating revenue.

Events

8 h. ago Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution

Apple reported on Wednesday that is more than halfway to its 2030 goal.

Politics

9 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel blames liberals 'viciously attacking comedians' for Trump's rise to power

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel told Rolling Stone that liberals who have done a "good job of viciously attacking comedians" were a big part of President Trump's rise.

Politics

9 h. ago Geeks Give Back: These community builders help strengthen Seattle’s tech ecosystem

Geeks Give Back: These community builders help strengthen Seattle’s tech ecosystem  GeekWire

Politics

11 h. ago Patreon tests a native live video feature where creators can stream 24/7

Patreon is finally experimenting with a native livestreaming, a new feature that could attract more creators and help them earn more money. The capability is rolling out to select testers this week and will become more widely available this summer.  Similar to other platforms, Patreon’s new livestream feature comes with a live chat where fans […]

Politics

11 h. ago Jim Montgomery is in a much better place after Bruins dismissal, guiding St. Louis into NHL playoffs

"We talked about how special it was to be part of the Bruins organization, but also the opportunity to come [to a new team] in mid-season. It was new for me, and it really was refreshing." The post Jim Montgomery is in a much better place after Bruins dismissal, guiding St. Louis into NHL playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

12 h. ago A dev built a test to see how AI chatbots respond to controversial topics

A pseudonymous developer has created what they’re calling a “free speech eval,” SpeechMap, for the AI models powering chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and X’s Grok. The goal is to compare how different models treat sensitive and controversial subjects, the developer told TechCrunch, including political criticism and questions about civil rights and protest. AI companies have […]

Politics

12 h. ago Washington hospitals in trouble, and new taxes won’t help | Opinion

Washington hospitals in trouble, and new taxes won’t help | Opinion  Tacoma News Tribune

Politics