88 m. ago Turbine raises $22M to help VC investors get cash without selling their stakes

Since IPOs slowed to trickle a few years ago, limited partners who invest in venture capital funds have had one giant problem: a dearth of liquidity. Lack of cash returns has been especially troublesome for wealthy individuals or their small family offices — who manage the assets of the wealthy — that made substantial investments […]

Economics

4 h. ago What is artificial general intelligence and how does it differ from other types of AI?

Turns out, training artificial intelligence systems is not unlike raising a child. That's why some AI researchers have begun mimicking the way children naturally acquire knowledge and learn about the world around them—through exploration, curiosity, gradual learning, and positive reinforcement.

Technology

5 h. ago NASA astronaut reveals they nearly failed to dock Boeing Starliner to International Space Station

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore revealed that the Boeing Starliner almost had to abort its attempt to dock to the International Space Station on June 5, 2024.

Technology

8 h. ago Microsoft turns 50: A look back at everything from the Altair to the Zune

The company helped launch the software industry and bring a computer to every desktop. Hit products like Windows and the Xbox became household names – but does anyone remember the Zune?

Politics

9 h. ago Iowa student’s passport seizure in Dominican Republic raises red flags for Americans traveling: What to know

Joshua Riibe was forced to turn over his passport to Dominican authorities in the search for Sudiksha Konanki, a move that travel safety experts warn could be problematic for Americans.

Politics

11 h. ago Tariffs latest: Risk of global recession raised to 60%, JP Morgan says

Tariffs latest: Risk of global recession raised to 60%, JP Morgan says - as Asian stock markets slump for second day  Sky News

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17 h. ago NFL insider issues Arch Manning warning for teams hoping to draft him

Some are looking to the 2026 NFL Draft and the potential of drafting Arch Manning out of Texas, but ESPN's Adam Schefter is warning NFL teams who may "tank for Arch" in 2025.

Events

18 h. ago Air taxi startup says flights to SFO will cost the same as an Uber — in a fraction of the time

Air taxi startup says flights to SFO will cost the same as an Uber — in a fraction of the time  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

19 h. ago Judge Boasberg poised to hold Trump admin in contempt, takes down names of DHS officials: 'Pretty sketchy'

A federal judge is scrutinizing whether the Trump administration defied a court order to deport Venezuelans, raising the possibility of contempt in a high-stakes legal fight.

Politics

19 h. ago This week in science: running and the brain, fermented space food and bat navigation

NPR's Short Wave brings us the stories of how running a marathon could change your brain, fermenting food in space, and the mystery of how bats in flight avoid colliding with each other.

Technology

20 h. ago Grace raises €5.9 million seed to offer insurance to luxury goods

Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, announced a $6.4 million (€5.9 million) seed round led by FinTechCollective and Speedinvest.  Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, works with luxury brands to protect purchased consumer goods. If an item is stolen or damaged, a consumer can create a claim through the Grace app. For the […]

Politics

21 h. ago Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures is raising $100M for a new fund

Ted Schlein's cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures is raising $100 million for a new fund, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.

Politics

22 h. ago How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump's economists just revealed their answer

The administration revealed how they calculated the tariffs. Buried in that math is a straightforward answer to a question Trump has long refused to answer: How much will his tariffs raise prices?

Politics

23 h. ago Software company helped Washington landlords fix prices, artificially raising rent for thousands

Software company helped Washington landlords fix prices, artificially raising rent for thousands  KING5.com

Events

24 h. ago Seattle's new Queer Silent Book Club is more than just a safe space. It's a battle cry.

Seattle's new Queer Silent Book Club is more than just a safe space. It's a battle cry.  Seattle Refined

Politics

24 h. ago Google is shipping Gemini models faster than its AI safety reports

More than two years after Google was caught flat-footed by the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the company has dramatically picked up the pace. In late March, Google launched an AI reasoning model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, that leads the industry on several benchmarks measuring coding and math capabilities. That launch came just three months after the […]

Technology

25 h. ago Dem congressman lashes Musk in opening salvo of populist bid in 2026 swing

Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., on Thursday declared his candidacy in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for a key battleground state seat Republicans are eyeing.

Politics

25 h. ago Thatch raises $40M to give employees more control of their health care choices

Thatch, a startup that aims to transform the health insurance experience for employers and employees alike, has raised $40 million in a Series B round of funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Index Ventures led the financing, which included participation from existing backers Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), General Catalyst, SemperVirens, PeopleTech Partners, The General Partnership, and new […]

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26 h. ago Call for speakers: Showcase your knowledge at TechCrunch All Stage

Calling founders, VCs, and startup experts — share your scaling strategies! TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is assembling top minds in startups and venture capital on July 15 in Boston. If you have valuable insights on scaling, now’s your chance to share them with 1,200+ founders, investors, and entrepreneurs. Lead thought-provoking sessions, interactive roundtables, and actionable […]

Politics

27 h. ago U.S. stocks post deep losses on trade war fears over new tariffs

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.

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