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The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files

The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files

Trump first teased the release in February in a Truth Social post. The Pentagon coordinated the release in partnership with…
Mother Ventures is looking at moms as the ‘economic engine’

Mother Ventures is looking at moms as the ‘economic engine’

As families across the U.S. prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, Allison Stern is looking beyond the single day…
US defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10M to former employers

US defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10M to former employers

Peter Williams, a veteran cybersecurity executive who was the head of the hacking and surveillance tech division of U.S. defense…
Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’

Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’

Philosopher Nick Bostrom recently posted a paper, where he postulated that a small chance of AI annihilating all humans might…
Pentagon releases UFO files on new website

Pentagon releases UFO files on new website

The Trump Administration on Friday launched a new website that will house a collection of “new, never-before-seen” files about UFOs,…
There’s a Long Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI

There’s a Long Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI

Billionaire California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is rolling out a new proposal that would guarantee jobs with benefits for workers…
Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

Sweden-based caller ID company Truecaller said it will cut 70 jobs, or roughly 15% of its workforce, in the second…
Learn what it takes to raise a Series A in 2027 at Disrupt 2026

Learn what it takes to raise a Series A in 2027 at Disrupt 2026

If you’re planning to raise a Series A in the next 12 to 24 months, the rules you think you’re playing by may already…
Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Today is the last day. At 11:59 p.m. PT, the 50% off second pass offer for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends. After…
Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO

Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO

After years of hints and preparation, the Uber-backed electric bike and scooter rental startup Lime has filed for an initial…