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TechnologyJun 2

Board Gaming Startup Raises $20M Series A After Selling Thousands of Units

Board, founded by Mirror creator Brynn Putnam, secured Series A funding led by Union Square Ventures for its social gaming platform.

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TechnologyMar 23

FBI Issues Warnings on Separate Cybersecurity Threats Targeting ATMs and Dissidents

The FBI has issued alerts about two distinct cyber threats: ATM jackpotting attacks and Iranian hackers using Telegram to target opposition groups.

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FinanceJun 2

Pride Organizations Adapt to Reduced Corporate Sponsorship for Annual Events

LGBTQ Pride organizations are adjusting their operations and planning as they face challenges securing traditional corporate sponsors for their annual celebration events.

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SportsMar 23

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Signs Record $168.6M Contract Extension

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year, $168.6 million extension with $120 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid receiver.

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PoliticsApr 10

California Officials Investigate Illegal Cash Payments for Ballot Initiative Signatures

State officials are investigating reports that masked individuals offered cash and food to voters in exchange for signatures on ballot petitions in San Francisco.

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PoliticsApr 10

RNC Files Lawsuit Against Virginia Over Voting Procedures

The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against Virginia alleging improper ballot acceptance procedures.

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PoliticsApr 10

Education Policy Debates Continue as School Choice Programs Expand Nationwide

School choice enrollment reaches 1.3 million students amid ongoing discussions about education funding effectiveness and accountability measures.

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AIJun 2

Webcam Maker Opal Shifts to Audio Hardware with OpenAI, Samsung Funding

Opal, known for premium webcams, is developing AI-powered audio devices after securing investments from OpenAI and Samsung.

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FinanceMar 23

Economic Officials Address Inflation and Supply Concerns in Major Economies

Indian PM Modi highlighted strong economic fundamentals while Fed's Goolsbee expressed inflation worries amid global economic uncertainty.

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PoliticsMar 5

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Questions on Iran Policy, Transportation Promises

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to answer questions about Iran's leadership while facing criticism over changes to transportation policy.

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OtherJun 2

FAA Faces Pressure to Implement Safety Recommendations After Fatal Collision

A helicopter collision with an American Airlines flight killed 67 people, prompting calls for FAA action on safety recommendations.

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AIMar 23

Nvidia and Luma AI Release New AI Models with Enhanced Performance Claims

Nvidia released Nemotron-Cascade 2 and Luma AI launched Uni-1, both companies claiming their models outperform larger competitors on specific benchmarks.

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PoliticsApr 21

Trump participates in Bible reading event amid recent religious controversies

Former President Donald Trump read from the Old Testament during a Christian event following recent disputes with the Pope and criticism over AI imagery.

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OtherMar 5

Louisiana Mayor Faces Criminal Charges Involving Alleged Sexual Assault

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts, 43, is facing criminal charges related to alleged sexual assault, with court proceedings ongoing.

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WorldMar 23

Families in Gaza Face Challenges Locating Missing Relatives

Thousands of people remain unaccounted for in Gaza, with families struggling to obtain death certificates or locate relatives who may be in Israeli detention.

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