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The Freedom Flotira Union planned a second sailing after previous attempts and saw a ship targeting a drone attack that denounced Israel.Swedish climate activist Greta Samberg and Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham will be taking part in the next sailing of the Freedom Friedal Union (FFC) that is trying to break Israel’s months of Gaza lockdown. The “Madleen” comes from Catania, Sicily on Sunday with humanitarian cargo and several well-known activists on board, including European Lima Hassan and Palestinian-American lawyer Huwaida Alaf. Cunningham, the Irish actor best known for his role as Davos Seaworth in the hit HBO series,…

The billionaire’s Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX having experienced several failed test launches in recent months.Elon Musk says he believes his Mars spacecraft is 50% likely to make his first free voyage to the Red Planet at the end of 2026, just two days after the retreat of his SpaceX company’s latest test flight. Musk unveiled a detailed spaceship development timeline in a video posted online by the Los Angeles-based rocket company on Thursday. The South African-born billionaire and SpaceX owner said his latest timeline to reach Mars depends on whether the craft can complete some challenging technical feats…

Oxon Hill, Maryland (AP) — Faizanzaki has almost abandoned the opportunity to go from runner-up to champion in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Granted a second chance, he seized the title of Best Speller in English.The 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, lost to a lightning tiebreaker last year and lasted longer than the other eight skilled spellers to win the title Thursday night.He was told to take a deep breath before his final words, “eclaircissement,” but he did not ask a single question before spelling it correctly, and after pumping his fist and saying the final letter, he collapsed on stage.Two…

The relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, ages 20 to 40, were asked for ransom after acquiring.Members of the drug cartel are suspected of killing five Mexican band members. The Mexican band members went missing after being hired to perform concerts in a crime-filled city in the country’s northeastern part of the country. The Diario de Mexico newspaper said Thursday that the bodies of five musicians were found after they went missing on Sunday, and nine suspects were arrested in connection with abortion and murder. Authorities say the nine suspects are part of the “Los Metro” faction of…

Grammarly secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup uses new funds for sales and marketing efforts to free up existing capital and make strategic acquisitions. Unlike traditional venture rounds, General Catalyst does not receive shares in the company in return for investment. Instead, Grammarly repays capital along with the percentage return of fixed caps that it generates from the general use of Catalyst funds. This investment comes from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF). It deploys new funds to capital pools that support late-stage startups with predictable revenue streams, particularly business growth. CVF’s alternative…

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (AP) – Americans handed over from France this year 2013 Campus Sexual Assault After the accuser was made public in her story, she hired a private lawyer to consider a potential plea deal, the lawyer told the court on Thursday.Ian Cleary, 32, of Saratoga, California, appeared at the first in-person court in Adams County, half a mile from where he met at Gettysburg University.Assistant Public Defender Joshua Naderheiser said he has represented Cleary since returning to the US, but after speaking to his parents, Cleary agreed to hire an attorney to review the lawsuit and delayed the contract.”The…

The federal court of appeals temporarily revived President Donald Trump’s tariffs the day after the trade court ruled that it had surpassed the authorities granted to the president (PDF). Washington’s Federal Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked a lower court decision on Thursday, but there was no reason for the decision. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency motion from the Trump administration, claiming that the suspension is “important to the country’s national security.” The White House praised the move. “Even if you lose a customs case, you can still find another way,” said trade adviser Peter Navarro.…

It’s Thursday, May 29, 2025—and we’re back with your daily funding rundown, charting the capital flows, emerging startups, and strategic bets that signal where tech is headed next. Today’s batch is nothing short of diverse, both in geography and ambition. From Grammarly locking in a stunning $1 billion infusion to expand its AI-powered productivity suite to AusperBio’s $50 million push for a hepatitis B cure, the momentum across sectors is undeniable. Whether it’s transforming construction logistics, protecting tissue during surgery, or predicting wildfire smoke with AI, the message is clear: innovation isn’t slowing down—it’s scaling up. Funding Highlights Topping the…

Grammarly has won a massive $1 billion funding from a typical catalyst. The agreement allows writing assistant companies to grow AI products, expand into new products, and enhance marketing. The investment announced Thursday is comprised through the general Catalyst customer value fund. In other words, Grammarly does not abandon its stock, but instead repays some of the revenue generated from the capital used to acquire new customers. “Grammarly will use market investments from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF) to expand sales and marketing and use it for strategic acquisitions,” the startup said in a blog post. This is one…

Aid workers must also deal with the wave of cholera outbreaks in war-torn Sudan.The World Food Programme (WFP) says it is “shocked and wary” that facilities in southwestern Sudan are suffering from repeated fires from rapid support forces (RSF) as they are in a brutal civil war in their third year with the Sudanian army. “Humanitarian staff, assets, operations and supply should never be a target. This should be stopped right now,” the UN agency said on X on Thursday. #sudan pic.twitter.com/c4axts9zhy – WFP Media (@WFP_Media) May 29, 2025 Elfasher is the last major city held by the Sudanese army…