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Search warrant finds illegal gambling machine and more at Pike County gas station

On Friday (September 19), a search warrant was conducted at a gas station in Pike County, Alabama, with investigators seizing US currency, an electronic gambling hub device, and other gambling-related items and paraphernalia. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office has released … Continue reading

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AI chatbots found to have given sports betting advice when prompted

Large language models have become more commonplace over the last couple of years, with people starting to integrate their practices into their everyday lives, but a new report has found that it’s not all positive. Journalist Jon Reed, of CNET, … Continue reading

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Uber-rival Rapido doubles valuation to $2.3B following Swiggy stake sale

Swiggy has offloaded its entire 12% stake in Rapido for about $270 million through two separate deals.

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Jaguar Land Rover to pause production until next week – at least 

After yet another extension, the shutdown caused by a cyberattack will last at least four weeks.

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Why One VC Thinks Quantum Is a Bigger Unlock Than AGI

Venture capitalist Alexa von Tobel is ready to bet on quantum computing—starting with hardware.

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Telo raises $20 million to build tiny electric trucks for cities

The round was co-led by designer Yves Béhar and Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning, who helped get Telo off the ground in 2022.

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NASA’s new astronaut class includes SpaceX veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo

SpaceX isn’t just a private company – it’s becoming an astronaut proving ground.

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Mercor’s Brendan Foody breaks down AI’s impact on hiring at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place.

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Ransomware Attack Disrupted Airports Across Europe, Cyber Agency Confirms

London Heathrow, Berlin Airport, and Brussels Airport faced significant delays, cancellations, and manual processing. The post Ransomware Attack Disrupted Airports Across Europe, Cyber Agency Confirms appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Vinod Khosla on AI, moonshots, and building enduring startups — all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, takes the Disrupt Stage for a candid fireside chat on AI, climate, healthcare, and transformational startups. Hear blunt, big-picture advice from one of tech’s most legendary investors, and learn what founders truly need to … Continue reading

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