72 m. ago Capim, a Brazilian BNPL startup for dental services, lands a $26.7M Series A

Capim, a startup offering Brazilians the option to buy now, pay later (BNPL) for dental services, has raised $26.7 million in Series A funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in July 2021 by Marcelo Lutz and Roberto Biselli, who serve as co-CEOs, Sao Paulo-based Capim describes itself as a vertical SaaS company specializing in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

1 hour ago 'The Price is Right' host Drew Carey worried about 'killing' show after taking over for Bob Barker

Drew Carey said he sought to make "The Price is Right" his own after iconic host Bob Barker retired from the game show in 2007 after 35 years.

Events

3 h. ago Federal judge rules Trump administration could have to pay nearly $2 billion

Judge Amir Ali said the Trump administration violated a court order about foreign aid and is ordering them to pay millions to nonprofits.

Politics

4 h. ago Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it

Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it - The Athletic  The Athletic

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7 h. ago Maine’s girl athletes paying the price for extremism of state politicians

President Donald Trump said he will cut federal funding from Maine’s public schools if bureaucrats defy his executive order and allow biological males to participate in girls’ and women’s sports.

Politics

7 h. ago A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy

When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.

Science

7 h. ago What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience

We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.

Events

7 h. ago Lit From the Chocolate City: Ten Washington D.C Books That Aren’t About Politicians

Lit From the Chocolate City: Ten Washington D.C Books That Aren’t About Politicians  Literary Hub

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13 h. ago No. 3 USC Beach Volleyball Hosts Quartet in Battle For Los Angeles

No. 3 USC Beach Volleyball Hosts Quartet in Battle For Los Angeles  University of Southern California Official Athletic Site

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14 h. ago Wildcats Head on the Road for the Final Time for Season, Taking on Vikings and Red Leafs

Wildcats Head on the Road for the Final Time for Season, Taking on Vikings and Red Leafs  Central Washington University Athletics

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14 h. ago Maine legislature censures Rep. Laurel Libby for pointing out trans athlete who won girls' competition

The Maine House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Laurel Libby for pointing out that a trans athlete won a girls' pole vault competition.

Politics

15 h. ago Philadelphia will keep allowing trans athletes to play girls sports, defying Trump and new Pennsylvania law

Schools in Philadelphia will continue allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports after Pennsylvania changed its policy to prevent it from happening.

Politics

17 h. ago NBA insider: Jaylen Brown the main reason Mavericks traded away Luka Doncic 

Jaylen Brown dominated Doncic during head-to-head matchups in the 2024 NBA Finals. The post NBA insider: Jaylen Brown the main reason Mavericks traded away Luka Doncic  appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

17 h. ago Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to resume hundreds of millions of dollars in payments for U.S. Agency for International Development projects.

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17 h. ago Nanooks Qualify Five Skiers for 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships

Nanooks Qualify Five Skiers for 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships  Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

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18 h. ago Men's Basketball Holds CP Awareness Night vs. George Washington

Men's Basketball Holds CP Awareness Night vs. George Washington  Loyola University Chicago Athletics

Events

19 h. ago Men's Basketball Heads to Oregon State for Final Regular Season Road Contest

Men's Basketball Heads to Oregon State for Final Regular Season Road Contest  University of San Francisco Athletics

Politics

19 h. ago Princeton man accused of killing former star athlete brother, cat shared eerie poems on social media

The Princeton, New Jersey, man accused of killing his former college athlete brother and a cat posted eerie messages to social media months ago.

Events

19 h. ago Maine high school gets police protection amid trans athlete controversy, Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills

Police protection was assigned to Greely High School in Maine amid a national controversy involving a Maine athlete and a feud between Trump and Gov. Janet Mills.

Politics

19 h. ago Judge orders Trump administration to pay millions in USAID funds

Judge orders Trump administration to pay millions in USAID funds  The Washington Post

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