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For a few minutes on Wednesday, X users were surprised to see one of Crypto’s “AirDrop” posts on Andreessen Horowitz’s blue checkmark account. In the second tweet, he said $5 million has already been given. The account has 851,000 followers. A member of the A16Z Crypto team saw the tweet and posted a warning not to get involved immediately. X quickly defeated the post. Airdrops are usually used as a way for cryptocurrencies to promote themselves. A16Z posted on TechCrunch: “Today, the X account was temporarily compromised. During that time, the account promoted tokens and other fake content. Andreessen Horowitz…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The state committee overseeing Florida’s public universities has confirmed that three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis will become the university’s president. It’s a move that supporters say they’re looking at political capital in schools as a critical state funding, navigating a rapidly changing legal environment, and that critics see it as another indication that they’re aligned with the governor. Conservative Education Agenda It is a prerequisite for state academic leadership.Promotions of two former Republican lawmakers and lobbyists come after the state president I refused to nominate The longstanding academic discipline for leading the University…

It’s Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Hope you guys are having a great week. We’re back with your daily tech funding roundup—tracking the flow of capital into the startups rethinking how we work, move, learn, and stay healthy. Today’s deals cut across fintech infrastructure, AI-driven healthcare, edtech, electric mobility, and deep tech manufacturing. From Ramp’s massive $200 million Series E to scale financial automation to Salmon’s $88 million mix of equity and debt fueling inclusive banking across Southeast Asia, the day brought a strong mix of growth-stage bets and early-stage ambition. Funding HighlightsRamp topped the charts with a $200 million raise…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida public universities can release $22.5 million a year to compensate student-athletes under emergency rules approved by the state commission on Wednesday. A groundbreaking legal settlement Allows the school to pay players through licensing transactions. A vast $2.8 billion antitrust settlementonce effective on July 1st, the school can pay players directly to use their names, images and likeness. It follows the way university sports have been run for over a century and has sent universities all over the country. Scramble new revenue streams We hope to gain an edge, or at least maintain our pace, in…

Does your hot dog really have human DNA? The claims of the virus many years ago have made rounds again, plunging social media into a frenzy. Some say it will appear in vegetarian hot dogs. But what is actually happening here? The story goes back to a 2015 report by food testing company Clear Labs. Social media was lit up early when x-user @wallstreetapes rekindled old controversy. “Two-thirds of the ‘vegetarian’ hot dogs tested included meat. 10% of all vegetarian products had meat.Clear Foods analyzed 345 hot dog and sausage products from 75 brands. I got this – human DNA…

Last year was monumental to the American and beyond the AI ​​industry. According to counts at TechCrunch, there were 49 startups raising more than $100 million in 2024. Three companies raised multiple “mega rounds,” while seven companies raised more than $1 billion rounds. How will 2025 compare? It’s still the first half of the year, but so far, the momentum in 2024 seems to continue this year. There have already been a multi-billion dollar round this year, with more AI mega rounds closed in the US in the first quarter of 2025 and more AI mega rounds closed in the…

Over the existence of human beings for hundreds of thousands of years, impossible problems have baffled our species. Why is the baby crying? ! Sam Altman, three months old and father of Openai’s CEO, jumped on Openai’s new podcast today to talk about how his company is affecting his father’s experience. Describing herself as “very child-hugging,” Altman said he was “constantly” using ChatGpt to ask questions about the baby’s behavior during the first few weeks of his son’s life. “So obviously, people were able to take care of their babies without chatgupt for a long time,” Altman said. “I don’t…

Biotope, a biotechnology incubator based in Ghent, Belgium, raised 5 million euros at the first end of the second fund. The goal is 9 million euros over the next 18 months, with plans to invest 250,000 euros each in up to 30 international early stage biotech startups. Supporting this new round are several key players, including the Belgian bank BNP Pariba Fortis, Agri Investment Fund (AIF), SFPIM RELAUNCH, ANACURA and the Flanders Biotechnology Institute (VIB), the founding body of BIOTOPE. Family Office, Nest and Edaffon also participated. Startups participating in the Biotope program will receive 250,000 euros with funding and…

In the startup world, there is much talk about how AI can make individuals productive and create a generation of “solo unicorns.” It’s a one-person company worth over $10 billion. While the actual solo unicorn remains a mythical creature, Israeli developer Mar Shlomo provided persuasive evidence on Wednesday that the concept may not be impossible. Shlomo has sold its six-month bootstrap-like atmosphere startup Base44 to Wix for $80 million, Wix announced Wednesday. And the transaction was cash, Wix was confirmed with TechCrunch. Certainly, this wasn’t even a billion dollars or anything like that. And Shlomo wasn’t really solo. He had…

Hailey Van Liss, a year away from tying the bow in her traditional college career in Louisville, has solidified as one of the most decorated four-year starters in Cardinals history. She led the team to her third Elite 8 appearance, bringing her career-high numbers, including 19.7 points per game.But the risers in Wenatchee, Washington, had other plans. and WNBA’s wishes In her mind, Van Liss trades Louisville Red for LSU purple and gold and embarks on a new journey in Baton Rouge. Her only season included another run to the Elite 8, which was back to the transfer portal.Director Mark…