What’s Open on Easter Sunday? Costco and Target Will Close, But One Major Retailer Will Be Open. Here’s What To Know.
The stock market was closed for Good Friday on April 18. Here’s what’s closed for Easter Sunday, April 20.
The Download: Google DeepMind’s DNA AI, and heatwaves’ impact on the grid
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Google’s new AI will help researchers understand how our genes work When scientists first sequenced the human genome in 2003, they revealed the full set of DNA instructions that make a person. But…
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Bluesky may soon add blue check verification
Bluesky may soon get a new blue checkmark verification system, according to changes to the app’s public GitHub repository spotted Friday by reverse engineer alice.mosphere.at. The blue checks may have a similar look to the system pioneered by Twitter, now X, but Bluesky’s version seems like it will work quite differently. Bluesky’s blue check system […]
TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft buys its way into Europe, Kodiak SPACs, and how China’s new ADAS rules might affect Tesla
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Enough with my typical small talk. Let’s jump into the news right away this week. And there’s plenty of it, including Lyft’s entry into Europe, AV startup […]
White House replaces covid.gov website with ‘lab leak’ theory
The government-run website covid.gov used to host information about COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment. Now, under President Trump’s purview, the page redirects to a White House website espousing the unproven theory that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese laboratory. The theory, which has been opposed by many virologists, was espoused in a report by House Republicans […]
ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it ‘creepy’
Some ChatGPT users have noticed a strange phenomenon recently: occasionally, the chatbot refers to them by name as it reasons through problems. That wasn’t the default behavior previously, and several users claim ChatGPT is mentioning their names despite never having been told what to call them. Reviews are mixed. One user, software developer and AI […]
Here’s What It Takes to Evolve From Hands-On Founder to Strategic CEO
Making the leap from founder to CEO requires more than just growth — it demands a shift in mindset.
Founders Are Missing This One Investment — But It Could Be the Most Profitable One You Make
When founders are empowered with support, grounded in their vision and guided along their path, everything flourishes.
Your Employees Need More Than Paychecks and Perks — Here’s What They Really Want
In an era where remote and hybrid work arrangements are reshuffling traditional office dynamics, thoughtful, personalized benefits are becoming a powerful differentiator. The bottom line is really simple: If you want to support your employees, address their long-term financial needs.
If You’re Using ChatGPT This Way as a Marketer, You’re Missing Out on Its Full Potential. Here’s How to Maximize Your Results.
The real value of AI isn’t in what you ask — it’s in how you shape the conversation. Mastering prompt interactions means better content, sharper thinking and fewer generic outputs.
Indie Bookstore Goes Viral After Hundreds of Customers Line Up to Help Move Its Inventory to a New Location — One Book at a Time: ‘Book Brigade’
Serendipity Books is holding its grand opening event on April 26 to coincide with Independent Bookstore Day.