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Blue Origin wins NASA deal to ferry VIPER rover to lunar south pole

NASA’s water-ice prospecting mission is getting a second life with Blue Origin.

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Lift off: First look at the Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

First reveal of the Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 in San Francisco. Whether you’re a space junkie, a startup builder, or an investor chasing the edge of innovation, the Space Stage will deliver insights on what’s … Continue reading

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eBay to acquire social marketplace platform Tise

eBay’s acquisition of Tise indicates that it’s looking to modernize its platform to attract younger shoppers, expand its social commerce tools, and build a stronger presence in the sustainable retail market.

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Bluesky says it’s getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement

It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy conversations.”

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Earthmover wants to become the Snowflake of weather and geospatial data

Earthmover found new customers when it started building tools for companies to analyze the output of weather models. The startup has now raised a $7.2 million seed round.

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Oracle names Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as co-CEOs

Oracle is promoting its presidents of cloud infrastructure, Clay Magouyrk, and industries, Mike Sicilia, to co-CEOs, the company announced Monday.

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Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas Used Widely by Tech Employers

President Donald Trump has signed a measure requiring such a payment with every H-1B visa application. The post Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas Used Widely by Tech Employers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Kuwait cracks down on online gambling with new investigation team

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that its new investigative team has arrested members of an international online gambling network. The General Department of Criminal Investigation made seven arrests of those suspected to be part of an international network … Continue reading

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Casino chips included in new ‘no tax on tips’ policy from US Treasury

A policy stemming from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) would allow workers to deduct taxes for tips received via casino chips. A policy from the IRS, originating from the OBBBA that was signed back in July, … Continue reading

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Kalshi to ramp up its sports betting operations with “critical” new hire

Predictions market Kalshi continues its push into sports betting with a new job role for someone with ‘extensive experience with sportsbooks’. Despite facing lawsuits for alleged unlicensed sports betting services, Kalshi appears to continue chasing the sports betting market with … Continue reading

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