Elizabeth Holmes Is Jailhouse Bound After Failed Final Bid to Avoid Prison
The former Theranos CEO is set to serve 11 years in prison after she was convicted on multiple charges of defrauding investors.
Four bright spots in climate news in 2025
Climate news hasn’t been great in 2025. Global greenhouse-gas emissions hit record highs (again). This year is set to be either the second or third warmest on record. Climate-fueled disasters like wildfires in California and flooding in Indonesia and Pakistan devastated communities and caused billions in damage. In addition to these worrying indicators of our…
Emerging managers shouldn’t rush a first close – even in this market
It may be tempting for managers to close on capital as soon as they have it in this quieter funding environment, but that’s probably not the best move.
Emerging managers shouldn’t rush a first close – even in this market by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch
Kubernetes and sigstore founders raise $17.5M to launch software supply chain startup Stacklok
After being instrumental in launching the Kubernetes open source project, Kubernetes co-founders Craig McLuckie and Joe Beda left Google to launch Heptio in 2016. They then sold the company to VMware in 2018. Both left VMware in 2022 and McLuckie went on to found a stealth startup after a short stint as an entrepreneur in […]
Kubernetes and sigstore founders raise $17.5M to launch software supply chain startup Stacklok by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch
LayerZero and Immunefi launch largest crypto bug bounty program with up to $15M in rewards
LayerZero Labs, the team behind cross-chain messaging protocol LayerZero, has partnered with bug bounty and security services platform Immunefi to launch a $15 million bug bounty for its protocol, Bryan Pellegrino, co-founder and CEO of LayerZero, exclusively told TechCrunch. The bug bounty alliance will offer a maximum reward of $15 million for each new vulnerability […]
LayerZero and Immunefi launch largest crypto bug bounty program with up to $15M in rewards by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
You can now hail an Uber by calling a number
Uber’s making it easier to hail a ride — no app required. The company announced Wednesday at its annual Go-GET event in New York City that it’s launching a new ride-hailing option for people who aren’t as familiar navigating a smartphone. By dialing the toll-free number 1-833-USE-UBER (1-833-873-8237) in the U.S., customers can speak with […]
You can now hail an Uber by calling a number by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Uber launches private chartered boats in Mykonos
Uber’s getting into boats. Well, more into boats than it was previously. At Uber’s third annual Go-GET product event Wednesday in New York City, the ride-hailing company announced that it’ll soon launch boat travel in Greece, giving vacationers — and boat lovers — the opportunity to book a boat directly via the Uber app. The […]
Uber launches private chartered boats in Mykonos by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
These Co-Founders Let Women Freeze Their Eggs for Free — Cracking Open the ‘Inaccessible’ Industry. Their Cutting-Edge Model Solves Another Major Fertility Issue Too.
Just one egg-freezing cycle can cost upwards of $10,000. Cofertility co-founders Lauren Makler, Halle Tecco and Arielle Spiegel are giving women another option.
Did You Get Your Inflation Relief Payments?
With inflation running high this past year, many people have felt the squeeze. The cost of the things we’re purchasing continues to rise while, for many of us, our income…
AI Can Replace (Some) Jobs — But It Can’t Replace Human Connection. Here’s Why.
Artificial intelligence is proving to be a capable assistant in countless workplaces. But when it comes to leadership, there’s just no alternative for good communication other than human touch.
A Simple Household Chore Turned Into a Side Hustle — Now She Earns Up to $24,000 Per Month
Christian Sanya, 44, was working as a medical laboratory technologist in 2019 when she discovered a side gig that would change her life.