1 hour ago Battery manufacturer Northvolt nears the end as it files for bankruptcy in Sweden

Though the Swedish startup has raised over $14 billion, it has been running short on cash recently. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Blackstone backs Trump's tariff move, says it will boost US manufacturing

Blackstone backs Trump's tariff move, says it will boost US manufacturing  Reuters.com

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4 h. ago Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees

Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees  cascadepbs.org

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4 h. ago Ditto lands $82M to synchronize data from the edge to the cloud

Ditto, a company that’s setting out to bring “resilient” connectivity to edge devices, has raised $82 million in a Series B round of funding at a post-money valuation of $462 million — more than double its Series A valuation from 2023. “Edge,” in the context of Ditto’s industry, refers to a distributed computing model that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Scimplify raises $40M to help manufacturers access specialty chemicals

Scimplify has raised $40 million in a new equity round backed by Accel to expand its presence in the U.S. and enter new markets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries

TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion into U.S. production facilities raises concerns that its leverage in securing protection from China may be weakened.

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7 h. ago India hopes to bring in more manufacturers as Trump's tariffs on China take hold

India hopes to benefit as President Trump seeks to shift manufacturing companies away from China. But there's an obstacle: Trump's tariffs.

Politics

15 h. ago Navarro: Tariffs Can Be Both About Fentanyl and Jobs and They'll Generate Revenue

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN International’s “CNN Newsroom,” White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro responded to a question on the White House claiming tariffs are about fentanyl and migration and returning jobs by stating that “All The post Navarro: Tariffs Can Be Both About Fentanyl and Jobs and They’ll Generate Revenue appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 h. ago Raising Cane's to open first San Francisco location at this mall

Raising Cane's to open first San Francisco location at this mall  SFGATE

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18 h. ago Trump Scores Victory For U.S. As Ontario Backs Down on Electricity Charges

Ontario backed down from a threat to raise the price of U.S.-bound electricity after Trump responded with an even bigger tariff hike. The post Trump Scores Victory For U.S. As Ontario Backs Down on Electricity Charges appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to start tomorrow

President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum, starting Wednesday. The move could help domestic steel and aluminum makers but raise prices for everyone else.

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20 h. ago Y Combinator founders raising less money signal a ‘vibe shift,’ VC says

Otherwise Fund's Terrance Rohan, investing in Y Combinator since 2010, says he noticed a "vibe shift" with this batch thanks to AI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 h. ago Y Combinator founders raising less money signals a ‘vibe shift,’ VC says

Otherwise Fund's Terrance Rohan, investing in Y Combinator since 2010, says he noticed a "vibe shift" with this batch thanks to AI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 h. ago Yet another AI robotics firm lands major funding, as Dexterity closes latest round

The intersection of robotics and AI continues to attract attention from investors and Big Tech alike. The latest indicator? Dexterity, a startup specializing in industrial robots with “human-like” finesse, has raised $95 million at a post-money valuation of $1.65 billion, per Bloomberg. The investment, which includes backing from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sumitomo Corp., highlights […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 h. ago DOJ pardon attorney says she was removed after dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights

A top official at the DOJ was fired one day after refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson's access to firearms be restored, according to a statement provided to ABC News.

Events

24 h. ago Trump says he’ll raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

Trump says he’ll raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%  The Washington Post

Politics

24 h. ago How can Europe boost its domestic battery production and what policy actions are needed?

The rapid diffusion of battery electric vehicles and the decarbonization of the energy sector require an increasing number of batteries. These batteries have so far largely been manufactured in Asia. Against this backdrop, the EU has set itself the target of covering 90% of its battery demand from domestic production by 2030—but in light of the rapid market growth and the strong increase in demand, this goal is at risk.

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24 h. ago Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds

Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds  NBC Washington

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24 h. ago Raising Cane's brings first San Francisco restaurant to Stonestown Galleria mall

Raising Cane's brings first San Francisco restaurant to Stonestown Galleria mall  The Business Journals

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24 h. ago Dick Van Dyke channels ‘Mary Poppins’ character as he performs at fundraiser for California wildfires

Dick Van Dyke took the stage to sing songs from "Mary Poppins" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in an effort to raise funds for wildfire relief.

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