49 m. ago San Francisco Giants Skipper Confirms Who Will Be Team's Opening Day Starter

San Francisco Giants Skipper Confirms Who Will Be Team's Opening Day Starter  Sports Illustrated

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60 m. ago Sakana walks back claims that its AI can dramatically speed up model training

This week, Sakana AI, a Nvidia-backed startup that’s raised hundreds of millions of dollars from VC firms, made a remarkable claim. The company said it had created an AI system, the AI CUDA Engineer, that could effectively speed up the training of certain AI models by a factor of up to 100x. The only problem […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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72 m. ago New Hampshire artist whose ‘daily doodle’ pandemic project lasted 1,727 days dies at 92

The artist started most of his doodles with pencil sketches and finished them with ink, colored pencil and watercolor. Many showcased his fascination with science fiction, others featured whimsical animals and sly humor. The post New Hampshire artist whose ‘daily doodle’ pandemic project lasted 1,727 days dies at 92 appeared first on Boston.com.

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83 m. ago Kapta Space, a Seattle startup working with the Department of Defense, raises $5M

Kapta Space, a Seattle startup working with the Department of Defense, raises $5M  GeekWire

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2 h. ago Learn to Ice Climb at Alaska’s Most Extreme Community Festival

Learn to Ice Climb at Alaska’s Most Extreme Community Festival  Smithsonian Magazine

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2 h. ago Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unite for a Festive Lunar New Year Celebration in San Francisco

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unite for a Festive Lunar New Year Celebration in San Francisco  Alaska Airlines Blog

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3 h. ago How automotive exec Crystal Brown founded CircNova, an AI drug discovery biotech

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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3 h. ago Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for initiative benefiting children

Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.

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3 h. ago Argentine Court Drops Charges Against 3 People Tied to the Death of Pop Star Liam Payne

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October, according to a ruling obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday. The post Argentine Court Drops Charges Against 3 People Tied to the Death of Pop Star Liam Payne appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Chelsea's young Brazilian star Deivid Washington returns to Santos on a loan

Chelsea's young Brazilian star Deivid Washington returns to Santos on a loan  The Pride of London

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3 h. ago Five of the most important fintech VCs investing heavily in the sector

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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3 h. ago San Francisco Region to Enjoy Continued Warm, Dry Weather with Potential Record

San Francisco Region to Enjoy Continued Warm, Dry Weather with Potential Record-Highs Midweek  Hoodline

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4 h. ago Seattle Mariners to Roll with Several Starters in Spring Opener vs. San Diego Padres

Seattle Mariners to Roll with Several Starters in Spring Opener vs. San Diego Padres  Sports Illustrated

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4 h. ago Sick of winter? Oregon, Washington spring weather predictions released by NOAA

Sick of winter? Oregon, Washington spring weather predictions released by NOAA  KOIN.com

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4 h. ago A new luxury hotel package in the city includes a helicopter tour of Boston

"From Fenway Park to the historic Freedom Trail, guests will witness the city’s most celebrated sights from above." The post A new luxury hotel package in the city includes a helicopter tour of Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Apply to Speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before the deadline

AI Innovators, seize your moment! Have insights that could inspire 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to advance the future of AI? Take center stage, influence the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. We’re gathering top AI visionaries from the startup world to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago China Tries to Undo Damage in Latin America Ties Done by Rubio Trip

The Chinese government held a meeting with Bolivia's top diplomat this week as part of a campaign to undo the damage to its reputation and interests in Latin America caused by Secretary of State Marco Rubio making his first international tour in the position to countries there vulnerable to Chinese influence. The post China Tries to Undo Damage in Latin America Ties Done by Rubio Trip appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Could an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr send ash to Maine?

Could an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr send ash to Maine?  fox23maine.com

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4 h. ago Alaska Senator Murkowski Refutes Trump's False Claims About Ukraine

Alaska Senator Murkowski Refutes Trump's False Claims About Ukraine  High North News

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5 h. ago Three reasons every founder and VC should be at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

From idea to IPO — where are you on your startup journey? If any of that sounds like you — or if you’re in between stages and ready to level up — TechCrunch All Stage 2025 (formerly Early Stage) is the place to be. Join 1,200 founders to exchange ideas and meet the right VC […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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