8 h. ago Outreach founder Manny Medina has a new startup that helps AI agents get paid

Medina's new startup, called Paid, helps agentic startups profitably charge for their bots.

Technology

2 d. ago Jonah Peretti helped shaped digital media — can he do it again?

Jonah Peretti’s career to date has been defined by constant reinvention. As the founder and CEO of BuzzFeed, Peretti has been at the forefront of digital media for almost two decades, navigating changes as the once small startup transformed into, at one point, a multimedia powerhouse. But as the company grows older, one question lingers: […]

Politics

3 d. ago Biden’s desire to help Democrats after exit from office is met with skepticism: report

Former President Joe Biden has reportedly spoken to Democratic Party leaders and donors in a maneuver to regain influence and help oppose the Trump administration, according to a new report.

Politics

5 d. ago FCC plans major DEI crackdown with help of conservative firebrand

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and activist Robby Starbuck have met to discuss how the agency can root out DEI from the telecommunications sector.

Events

5 d. ago Review | She stopped taking her psych meds. Now she helps others do the same.

Review | She stopped taking her psych meds. Now she helps others do the same.  The Washington Post

Politics

2 w. ago The sibling founders of Stax Payments are back with a new fintech and a $20M seed raise

Worth, a company focused on helping fintechs, banks, and enterprises underwrite small and medium-sized businesses more easily, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round, the startup tells TechCrunch exclusively. It’s a large seed round, especially these days when capital is harder to come by. But the founders’ history may have something to do […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

2 w. ago The sibling founders of Stax Payments are back with a $20M seed raise for their new fintech, Worth

Worth, a company focused on helping fintechs, banks, and enterprises underwrite small and medium-sized businesses more easily, has raised $20 million in a seed funding round, the startup tells TechCrunch exclusively. It’s a large seed round, especially these days when capital is harder to come by. But the founders’ history may have something to do […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

2 w. ago FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI, and crypto didn’t help

You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in 2024, totaling $12.5 billion in losses. That’s a big jump from $2.5 billion lost in 2023, when the FTC received roughly the same […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

2 w. ago Cutting NIH funding isn’t how to defeat disease, it’s surrender

Plans to cut NIH funding undermine America's incredible record of medical success. Scientific research has helped win many battler against horrible diseases. We should be proud.

Politics

2 w. ago WATCH: How social media helped fuel a female mechanic's business

ABC News' Will Ganss is here with the story about Desiree Hill who found a massive online community when switching from nursing to auto work.

Politics

2 w. ago Activist who helped Trump turn Pennsylvania red says neighboring blue state now firmly 'in play' for GOP

Activist Scott Presler says President Donald Trump’s voting gains in blue state New Jersey could signal a broader voting shift for future elections.

Politics

3 w. ago Fired pipeline worker says reviving Keystone XL Pipeline will help families ‘prosper’

Fired pipeline worker Lynn “Bugsy" Allen discusses President Donald Trump’s calls to bring back the Keystone XL pipeline project on "America Reports."

Society

4 w. ago Sen. Klobuchar says Democrats 'need help' to counter Donald Trump

Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed on "The View" on Monday that Democrats needed help in countering President Donald Trump, saying "we need all of you to stand with us."

Politics