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Whizz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown is scaring delivery workers off the streets

Whizz has seen e-bike rentals drop by about 8% since National Guard troops arrived in the city.

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Why California’s new AI safety law succeeded where SB 1047 failed

California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic disclose, and stick … Continue reading

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What founders need to know before choosing their exit — straight from Roseanne Wincek, Jai Das, and Dan Springer — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Hear from Jai Das, Sapphire Ventures, and Roseanne Wincek, Renegade Partners, on how founders can prep for an exit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register here.

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Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025 

Waymo’s permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City has been extended to the end of the year, giving the company a few more months to make it big in the Big Apple.

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Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All Star Russell Westbrook

Eazewell helps families navigate end-of-life planning, from coordinating a funeral to cancelling someone’s mail, with the help of AI.

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Sources: Gusto paid $600M to acquire Guideline, plans to divest customers linked to rivals

While the HR Tech Guideline was last valued at $1.15 billion, the sale will likely yield a profit for most investors.

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Prickly Pear Health will showcase how it’s helping women’s brain health at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Prickly Pear Health provides medical support for women’s brain health, a voice-first, AI-powered companion that helps women in their 30s to 50s navigate the hormonal changes that affect brain health.

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Creative machines and where AI meets imagination at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Discover how AI is co-creating the future of storytelling, video, and animation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, with Prateek Dixit, Nikola Todorovic, and Soyoung Lee. Join with a group and save up to 20%, or register yourself to save up to … Continue reading

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Kevin Hart’s VC firm leads $35M Series B for weight-loss app Simple

Simple is an AI-powered health coaching app that helps people lose weight.

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Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5

The Amazon Fresh grocery items will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores.

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