6 h. ago Washington Legislature considering raising hunting, fishing fees

Washington Legislature considering raising hunting, fishing fees  The Spokesman-Review

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6 h. ago This week, Musk faces setbacks in both his political and business ventures

Elon Musk faced a tough week when it comes to his business and political interests. While he's spent millions of his own money to fund pro-Trump races, this week that investment didn't pay off.

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9 h. ago AI has opened a new era in venture capital according to Forerunner founder Kirsten Green

Forerunner has seen a number of high-profile successes, showing an ability to get ahead of consumer trends with investments in Oura, Chime, the Farmer’s Dog, and beyond in non-B2C companies. To get a sense of how that happened, and what’s next for Forerunner in the AI era, TechCrunch Editor in Chief Connie Loizos spoke with […]

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11 h. ago Klarna and StubHub delay IPOs because of Trump tariff turmoil

Both firms hoped to raise at least $1 billion in their public market debuts.

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11 h. 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 […]

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14 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.

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19 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.

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21 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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26 h. ago Cruz: 'Tariffs Are a Tax on Consumers,' Hopefully We Spur Other Countries to Lower Theirs

On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) stated that having perpetual high tariffs is poor economic policy, “Tariffs are a tax on consumers,” and it would be beneficial if the result of yesterday’s tariff The post Cruz: ‘Tariffs Are a Tax on Consumers,’ Hopefully We Spur Other Countries to Lower Theirs appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 h. ago John Thornton, Venture Capitalist Who Founded The Texas Tribune, Dies at 59

An idealist, he founded The Texas Tribune, a model for nonprofit grass-roots news organizations nationwide, and the American Journalism Project, which supports them.

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29 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.

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31 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 […]

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31 h. ago Intel and TSMC are reportedly launching a joint chipmaking venture

Semiconductor giants Intel and TSMC are reportedly teaming up. The two firms are said to have reached a tentative agreement to create a joint venture that will operate Intel’s chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will have a 20% stake in the new venture. Instead of funding its stake with capital, TSMC will share […]

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31 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.

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33 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?

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33 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

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35 h. ago COVID fund fraud yields another 2 years for Stash’s pizza owner

Stavros “Steve” Papantoniadis was sentenced in October to over eight years in prison for threatening his employees with deportation and other abuse. The post COVID fund fraud yields another 2 years for Stash’s pizza owner appeared first on Boston.com.

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36 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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36 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 […]

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38 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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