49 m. ago Open social web browser Surf integrates with Bluesky in latest beta

Surf, the new app from Flipboard for browsing the open social web, is expanding its support for Bluesky’s social network. On Monday, the company announced a new version of its beta software (dubbed “Blue Wave”) which allows users to log into the app using their Bluesky credentials and then see all their Bluesky feeds in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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74 m. ago Insight VC explains the biggest mistake that keeps founders from raising a big round

Given how much money VCs are pouring into AI startups these days, it may seem like VCs have decided: If it’s not AI, they won’t write a big check. But that’s not exactly what’s happening. Dealmaking at the moment is more nuanced, said VC Insight Partners managing director Ryan Hinkle during a recent Equity podcast. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Washington state veterinarian: Federal bird flu shift overdue, industry leading changes

Washington state veterinarian: Federal bird flu shift overdue, industry leading changes  Capital Press

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2 h. ago Trump admin tackling Biden 'backlog' of campus antisemitism complaints: 'Immediate priority'

The Trump administration has declared an "immediate priority" of investigating antisemitism and violence at U.S. colleges after the Biden administration left a "backlog of complaints."

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3 h. ago Seattle Seahawks closing in on top 5 teams with most 2025 NFL draft capital

Seattle Seahawks closing in on top 5 teams with most 2025 NFL draft capital  Sports Illustrated

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4 h. ago Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

The overnight incident in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.

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4 h. ago Newsom's ties to CCP under microscope in new book exposing alleged corruption: 'Fleeced American citizens'

A new book examines Gov. Gavin Newsom's relationship with China during his years running California and raises a variety of red flags about his work with CCP-linked groups.

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4 h. ago Alaska seafood group wants to 'capitalize' on Russia seafood ban with new funding

Alaska seafood group wants to 'capitalize' on Russia seafood ban with new funding  IntraFish

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5 h. ago Nirvana keeps on truckin’ with $80M at a $830M valuation for its AI

As the U.S. trucking industry gears up for the negative impacts of new Trump tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, a startup building a new kind of trucking insurance — a critical cost for truck drivers — has raised some money to grow, and (it hopes) help truckers weather the changes. Nirvana, an AI-based […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Nirvana keeps on truckin’ with $80M at $830M valuation for its AI

As the U.S. trucking industry gears up for the negative impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, a startup building a new kind of trucking insurance has raised some money to grow and help truckers weather the changes. Nirvana, an AI-based insurance platform that uses real-time driving […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago San Jose mayor wants to tie city leaders’ pay raises to outcomes

San Jose mayor wants to tie city leaders’ pay raises to outcomes  San Francisco Chronicle

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6 h. ago Trump's eighth week in office set to continue breakneck level of actions, rallying GOP to avoid shutdown

President Donald Trump is expected to have a busy eighth week back in the Oval Office as lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to avoid a government shut down by Friday.

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7 h. ago Washington Capitals host flag football clinic in Northeast DC

Washington Capitals host flag football clinic in Northeast DC  DC News Now | Washington, DC

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9 h. ago Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings

When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.

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9 h. ago School meals raise eyebrows as MAHA advocates urge 'different choices in the lunch line'

The MAHA movement is inspiring various states to discuss changes to school lunch programs and remove artificial dyes and additives. Lawmakers and parents weigh in.

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9 h. ago Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.

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10 h. ago D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the capital city under President Trump

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city's home rule under President Trump's second term and the planned removal of Black Lives Matter Plaza.

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10 h. ago Blue state sheriff issues stark warning for activists who defy ICE, rips media ‘fear mongering’

Fox News Digital spoke to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco about activists across the country who are pushing back against President Trump's deportation plan.

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17 h. ago European arms imports surge, US expands lead as top global weapons exporter

European arms imports surge, US expands lead as top global weapons exporter  FRANCE 24 English

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18 h. ago Alex Ovechkin chips away at goals record as Kraken fall at Capitals

Alex Ovechkin chips away at goals record as Kraken fall at Capitals  The Seattle Times

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