88 m. ago Renaissance Fusion raises €32M to radically simplify complex fusion reactors

The startup is betting that by simplifying stellarators, it can make fusion power cheaper and easier to maintain. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Alpine Eagle secures funding from European backers for counter

The war in Ukraine has brought drones to the forefront of modern warfare, creating a surge in demand for counter-drone systems. However, legacy solutions to counter drones, such as ground-based defense systems and cyber warfare, often come with a hefty price tag. For German startup Alpine Eagle, these solutions fall short: When now-ubiquitous $500 first-person […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Infineon teams up with India’s CDIL to explore business in light EVs, energy storage solutions

Infineon Technologies has partnered with CDIL Semiconductors to tap into emerging business cases including light EVs and battery storage solutions in India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago New tariffs likely to raise grocery, car prices, Alaska economist says

New tariffs likely to raise grocery, car prices, Alaska economist says  Alaska's News Source

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8 h. ago Exclusive—Papa John’s Founder John Schnatter: Like a Boss — How Trump Is Transforming the Presidency by Leading Like a CEO

Politicians love to talk about running the government “like a business,” but President Donald Trump is arguably the only person who has ever approached the presidency with a true CEO mentality. The post Exclusive—Papa John’s Founder John Schnatter: Like a Boss — How Trump Is Transforming the Presidency by Leading Like a CEO appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Alex Ovechkin donates to pediatric cancer research as he chases NHL history

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Wednesday he will donate a dollar amount equal to his career goal total to cancer research as he chases an NHL record.

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9 h. ago Person suspected in Tukwila USPS killing identified, found dead

Person suspected in Tukwila USPS killing identified, found dead  The Seattle Times

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10 h. ago DJ Daniel visits Trump in Oval Office following joint address honor: ‘One more thing I’ve got for ya’

DJ Daniel, the teen cancer survivor who was made an honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump, offered him a big hug during a visit to the Oval Office.

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10 h. ago Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa condemns President Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy

Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa expresses fear and distaste at how Trump treats Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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10 h. ago Tapbots teases a new Bluesky app, Phoenix, saying it can’t ‘survive on Mastodon alone’

There’s a new Bluesky app in the works from a popular developer of iOS applications. Tapbots, the company behind the popular Mastodon client Ivory, born out of its earlier efforts with Tweetbot (RIP), is readying a new app called Phoenix, designed for Bluesky’s growing social network of over 32 million users. In a post on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 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.

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11 h. ago Boy With Brain Cancer Visits, Hugs Trump In Oval Office After Being Made Honorary Secret Service Agent

DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer who was made an honorary Secret Service agent during President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, visited Trump in the Oval Office. The post Boy With Brain Cancer Visits, Hugs Trump In Oval Office After Being Made Honorary Secret Service Agent appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago Trump gives Big 3 automakers one month tariff reprieve to move operations to US

President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico for one month after requests from executives at the Big Three automakers — General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis — with the expectation that they will move any offshore operations to the United States by April 2. The reprieve, which Politico first reported, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 h. ago Trump said childhood cancer rates have risen 40% since 1975. Here's what data shows

During an address to Congress on Tuesday night, Trump said childhood cancer rates have increase by 40%. Data shows there may be some context missing.

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12 h. ago Like a Bad Neighbor, State Farm Ain’t There: Refuses to Pay Out Fire Victims For Personal Property Without Detailed Inventory List

State Farm has chosen to ignore California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's recommendation that all insurance companies pay 100% of personal property coverage rather than asking fire victims to itemize all contents. The post Like a Bad Neighbor, State Farm Ain’t There: Refuses to Pay Out Fire Victims For Personal Property Without Detailed Inventory List appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Trump gives Big 3 automakers one month reprieve for Canada, Mexico tariffs

President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico for one month after requests from executives at the Big Three automakers — General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis — according to Politico. The reprieve comes less than two days after Trump issued 25% tariffs on all goods from the U.S.’s neighbors, which […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 h. ago Karoline Leavitt calls out Nicolle Wallace over comment on 13

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace and other liberal media figures following President Trump's address.

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13 h. ago Volkswagen’s cheapest EV ever is the first to use Rivian software

Volkswagen’s ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source familiar with the new model. The EV is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting price of 20,000 euros ($21,500). […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 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.

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14 h. ago Prime Video tests AI dubbing for select movies and TV series

Prime Video is now experimenting with AI-assisted dubbing for select licensed movies and TV shows, as announced by the Amazon-owned streaming service on Wednesday. According to Prime Video, this new test will feature AI-assisted dubbing services in English and Latin American Spanish, combining AI with human localization professionals to “ensure quality control,” the company explained.   […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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