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India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective

Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.

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Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.

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FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart

Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management.

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Investors share what to remember while raising a Series A

Investors share what founders should remember if looking to raise a Series A.

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Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware

For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.

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The 22 top clean tech and energy startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the clean tech and energy Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.

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The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield 

Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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World Cup 2026 draw sets out betting favorites as markets take shape

The World Cup 2026 draw was held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on December 5, 2025, officially setting the stage and soccer betting favorites for FIFA’s biggest tournament to date. The draw … Continue reading

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So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.

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