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Used by ‘Vibe Coders’, Supabase Reaches a Valuation of 2 Billion
Used by ‘Vibe Coders’, Supabase Reaches a Valuation of 2 Billion Supabase, an open-source platform for managing Postgres databases, has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising $200 million in its Series D round. The funding round was led by Accel, with contributions from Coatue, Y Combinator, Craft Ventures, Felicis, and angel investors including Kevin […]
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Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain
Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain Cancer research in the US faces an uncertain future due to government funding cuts, which could lead to a decline in research and development of new cancer treatments. The US […]
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Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans
Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans Donald Trump’s “Garden of American Heroes” project aims to commission 250 statues of famous Americans from a predetermined list, funded by humanities grants that benefit everyday Americans. The list includes recognizable figures like […]
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US universities lose millions of dollars chasing patents, research shows
US universities lose millions of dollars chasing patents, research shows US universities are losing millions of dollars on patents annually, according to a recent study that used full-cost accounting. The average American research university loses money on patents due to high costs associated with patenting, including faculty time and litigation expenses. A study found that […]
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SchoolAI Raised Another $25 Million in Funding for Its ‘Classroom Experience’ Platform
SchoolAI Raised Another $25 Million in Funding for Its ‘Classroom Experience’ Platform SchoolAI has raised $25 million in Series A funding led by Insight Partners, bringing its total funding to $32 million. The platform combines AI assistants for teachers and personalized AI tutors, games, and lessons that adapt to each student’s unique learning style and […]
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With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past The US government’s funding for arts and culture is under threat, with President Donald Trump declaring a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture” while implementing policies that restrict federal arts funding. The Trump administration has forbidden federal arts funding […]
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Trump administration decides to fund CVE cybersecurity tracker after all
Trump administration decides to fund CVE cybersecurity tracker after all The US government has decided to fund the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) cybersecurity tracker program after all. The CVE program, which tracks cybersecurity vulnerabilities globally, was set to expire on April 16th due to its contract with MITRE expiring. MITRE announced an initiative to […]
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The CVE program for tracking security flaws is about to lose federal funding
The CVE program for tracking security flaws is about to lose federal funding The CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) program, used by major companies to track security flaws, will lose federal funding starting April 16th. The CVE program, developed and operated by MITRE, a federally funded organization, has been tracking publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities since […]
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Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands and Sees $2.3 Billion in Federal Funds Frozen
Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands and Sees $2.3 Billion in Federal Funds Frozen Harvard University has rejected demands from the Trump Administration to change its policies, including shutting down diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The university’s decision has resulted in the freezing of approximately $2.3 billion in federal funds, which was previously allocated for various academic […]
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Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits
Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits, potentially leading to a 21% cut in monthly checks for recipients by 2036. The program’s funding outlook […]
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