Popular U.S. Airline to Pay Millions in Class Action Over ‘Gotcha’ Bag Fees — Find Out If You Qualify for Cash
The deal was disclosed late Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn.
How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China, was facing imminent shutdown—the next day. And the reason? R/FIMI, as the office…
Qase raises $7.2M to help companies manage their software tests
Qase, a Austin-based platform for managing software quality assurance testing and reporting, today announced that it raised $7.2 million in a Series A round led by Chrome Capital with participation from Finsight Ventures and S16VC. Nikita Fedorov, the CEO and founder, says that the proceeds will be put mostly toward product development, including a plug-ins […]
Alloy, Synctera and Unit discuss the future of embedded finance at TC Disrupt
Banking-as-a-service (BaaS), embedded finance and open banking are among the hottest topics in fintech today. The promise? Make opening a bank account, storing money, receiving a payment card and lending money as easy as opening a social network account. The reinvention of banking is well underway, and we’re excited to welcome three key players — […]
Orbital Composites lands new government contracts to advance in-space manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing startup Orbital Composites is expanding its in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing development work with three new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts valued at over $3 million combined. One contract, for the U.S. Space Force (USSF), is focused on developing a new type of antenna based on an emerging field called “quantum field […]
Refinance and Rejoice: A Simple Guide of Saving Thousands on Your Mortgage
It is possible to save money and achieve your long-term goals through mortgage refinancing. Taking advantage of favorable market conditions and understanding the refinancing process is an effective way to…
Get the Most Out of Your Schedule With Time Blocking
Whether you realize it or not, time is our most valuable asset. That’s why most successful people manage their time to maximize results. In particular, time blocking is a standard…
How to Estimate Benchmarks and Optimize Your Franchise’s Marketing Performance
It is critical to assess results to guarantee that your spending effectively generates high-quality leads at a reasonable cost
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Achieving a Net-Zero Business
From conducting a carbon footprint assessment to setting goals and investing in energy-efficient technologies, how to transform your company into a greenhouse gas emissions-neutral enterprise.
Startups that are Ramp-ing up, and startups that are full of sh**
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news. This week, Mary Ann and Alex were joined by Kirsten Korosec, who […]
YouTube to support RSS uploads for podcasters by year-end, plus private feeds in YouTube Music
YouTube is growing its commitment to hosting podcasts on its platform. This week, at the Podcast Movement conference, YouTube product lead Steve McLendon confirmed the platform will be rolling out support for RSS uploads for podcasters by the end of the year, among other updates. The new functionality had been in beta testing since earlier […]