Tiny Michigan biotech startup CircNova has raised a $3.3 million seed round for its technology that uses AI to target so-called “circular RNA.” The development holds promise as a new method to quickly develop therapies for conditions that currently have no drug treatments. The new funding is also a victory lap for co-founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Global investing in fintech startups is starting to see an uptick. Just this week, KPMG issued its Pulse of Fintech report for the second half of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2024, investment climbed to $25.9 billion from $18 billion in the third quarter, according to KPMG. Granted, this is not the enthusiasm of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Former Reps. Cori Bush, D-M.O., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., have announced their new podcast with progressive pundit Mehdi Hassan's media company Zeteo on Thursday.

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Opinion | My dear friend died. Our love transcended politics.  The Washington Post

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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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A group of migrants are suing the Trump administration for ending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 600,000 Venezuelans, claiming the move is unlawful and racially motivated.

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Seattle Seahawks receive middling final grade for 2024 campaign  Sports Illustrated

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem signed a memo this week that deputizes up to 600 State Department officials to act as immigration officers, according to the department.

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The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.

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OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and more countries. OpenAI said Operator will be available in most places where ChatGPT is available, apart from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Denise Richards' daughters Sami and Lola don't mind that their mother has an OnlyFans page. The "Wild Things" star launched her account 10 days after Sami made her debut on the platform.

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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Announces Annual and Fourth Quarter 2024 Operating Results  Yahoo Finance

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Solar and wind together now represent nearly a quarter of electricity demand and nearly 10% of all energy consumption in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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An appeals court dismissed charges against three people accused of negligence after the former One Direction singer fell from a third-floor hotel balcony. Two others still face charges in his death.

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Rivian’s cost–cutting measures have gotten it a lot closer to profitability, but the company is warning that 2025 could still be a challenging year – especially because of the whorl of uncertainty caused by the new Trump Administration. The company announced Thursday its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, and along with it, shared […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has deputized 600 State Department employees to assist in immigration enforcement. The post Kristi Noem Gets 600 State Dept. Officers Plus IRS for Deportation Campaign appeared first on Breitbart.

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