WORLDThe 11 standout startups from YC’s Demo Day, according to VCsTechCrunch spoke to investors to find the hottest startups in the Spring 2026 YC batch. Some of them commanded valuations of over $175 million, VCs said.TechCrunch·1w ago
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WORLDRivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving featuresPlaintiffs in the class -action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicles.TechCrunch·1w ago
WORLDThe best early Amazon Prime Day deals so farAmazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right now. To name some examples, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are selling at their cheapest-ever price at Amazon and Walmart (though, the sale keeps plThe Verge·1w ago
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WORLDMarkets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expectedFed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tough talk on inflation Wednesday reverberated through financial markets.CNBC·1w ago
WORLDBarbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations<p>Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries</p><p>Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the “moral, ethical and legal case” for reparations over damage caused by huThe Guardian·1w ago
WORLDBarbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations<p>Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries</p><p>Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the “moral, ethical and legal case” for reparations over damage caused by huThe Guardian·1w ago
WORLDBarbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations<p>Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries</p><p>Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the “moral, ethical and legal case” for reparations over damage caused by huThe Guardian·1w ago
WORLDA year of Walmart Plus is half off ahead of Prime DayDo you often find yourself shopping at the big blue, or perhaps you’re just looking for an alternative to Amazon? Either way, Walmart is currently offering a year of its Walmart Plus subscription for $49, which typically costs $98. The membership includes perks like free delivery on orders over $35,The Verge·1w ago
WORLDFirefox’s new home page widgets are helping me focusI launched Firefox this morning to find some new blocks on my home page. The widgets that are currently rolling out add sports scores, time zones, a focus timer, and a checklist, which are already some of my favorite new Firefox features in years. I usually have Focus Friend open on my phone when I The Verge·1w ago
WORLDStudent loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto payThe Trump administration wants to jumpstart student loan repayment, with federal student loan debt approaching $2 trillion.NPR·1w ago
