Timef 07/04/2025

More medicines will be spared from Medicare price negotiations, a change that is projected to wipe out billions in savings for the federal government.

Competitors to Darragh Buckley's Increase are so nervous about his ambitions to "own" a bank, someone has been trying to stop him.

The final bill is largely what emerged from the Senate Finance Committee in mid-June.

The Republican legislation muscled through Congress will reshape American’s energy landscape. Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers.

Earlier this week, Instagram Threads launched what the company said was its most-requested feature to date: direct messages, also known as DMs. However, the company is now facing a bit of a user backlash over the addition, as users, primarily women, are arguing that there should be a way to opt out of DMs entirely, […]

The platform, which allows users to anonymously share the locations of ICE agents, is currently the third most downloaded iPhone app.

If you travel for work, these are the time-saving, stress-reducing, money-smart tips I rely on after 75 business trips a year.

A thought leader is a sum of their stories. Learn why sharing your unique thoughts, feelings and perspectives can help you stand apart from other experts in your field.

I was sitting at my computer, catching up on emails, when it finally hit me: I built a seven-figure business with a team I had never met.

Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and learn what they really are.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever says he stepping into the CEO role at Safe Superintelligence, the AI startup he launched in 2024.

At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Kristen Craft, Head of Business Development at Fidelity Private Shares, will lead a roundtable session titled “It’s Not 2021 Anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC Landscape.”

Customs and Border Protection is asking companies to pitch tools for performing deep analysis on the contents of devices seized at the US border.

Protect yourself from jugging, the rising crime by which thieves monitor ATM users and follow them to steal cash, with six practical safety tips to stay alert and secure.

This city offers entrepreneurs next-level speed, infrastructure and opportunity.

Think your shortlist of potential vendors is solid? Here's why you might want to double-check.

As the business landscape evolves, LLCs provide a solid foundation for sustainable growth and generational success.

True AI integration requires thoughtful implementation that augments human capabilities rather than simply automating for quick savings.

Kulveer Taggar, a two-time YC alum and founder of Zeus Living, founded Phosphor Capital last year

Nearly 12 million people could lose health care coverage if the bill gets passed and signed by Trump, while hospitals would be hit hard by Medicaid cuts.

U.S. District Judge John D. Bates ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration’s Office of Personnel Management did not comply with all necessary laws when it ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to speedily comply with the president’s executive order on “gender ideology.” On the first day of his term, President Trump passed […]

The new dating sim’s characters range from polyamorous to asexual, but none of them are human.

Amazon Prime Day runs July 8–11. With four days of deals and member perks for business customers, setting up your Amazon Business account with Business Prime can help you take full advantage.

Meta is experimenting with having customizable chatbots messaging users unprompted and follow up on past conversations.

AI developers still clamor for the latest Nvidia chips, which have improvements that make them better for training and deploying models.

You have a great deal of influence over how you and your team navigate through change initiatives. Coaching methodologies can support change management success.

New regulations will require search engines to verify the age of Australian users using their services.

Central bankers who gathered in Portugal this week focused on ways that Europe could improve its competitiveness with the United States and China.

President Donald Trump gave Congress a July 4 deadline to pass the multi-trillion-dollar bill.

When Lee Mayer moved from New York City to Denver, Colorado, she wanted to find an affordable, fun way to decorate her home.

The Pinwheel Watch is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering parental management tools, GPS tracking, texting, and more.

The latest labor market data reinforces the central bank’s wait-and-see approach to lowering borrowing costs, despite pressure from President Trump.

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy.

A hypersonics weapon startup is lining up a massive new funding round to scale its business with the U.S Department of Defense.

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is launching StayMe7o to bring equity and elevate Black entrepreneurs, partnering with Grand National Founder Jesce Horton to focus on legacy over profit.

The latest labor market data released on Thursday reinforces the central bank’s wait-and-see approach to lowering borrowing costs, despite pressure from President Trump.

Elon Musk's AI company has been operating more than twice that number without permits for months, a legal group alleges.

The cybercriminal group, which said it's releasing its decryption tools to victims, may be transitioning to new infrastructure under a different name.

OpenAI warns consumers that Robinhood's sale of "OpenAI tokens" will not give them equity or stock in the company.

Fundraising is already hard — don’t let a messy cap table make it harder. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, founders will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to keep a raise on track during the roundtable session “Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast.” Hosted […]

Rotating the CEO role every three months helped my founding team uncover hidden strengths and build lasting leadership capacity during our startup's early stage.

The pyrotechnics industry relies heavily on Chinese fireworks imports and warns that this could be the last big bang Fourth of July.

For nearly 50 years, he was ubiquitous on British television — first as a reporter and then as an imperturbable presenter on Independent Television’s “News at Ten.”

The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $1,049 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $1,199. That's a 13% discount.

How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? Here's everything you need to know.

U.S. airlines like Delta, American and United are selling your domestic flight records to government agencies through the little-known Travel Intelligence Program.

AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are […]

The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra fish) need new homes.

The Trump-Putin call comes after the U.S. said it would halt some weapons shipments to Ukraine, which continues to fight off invading Russian forces.

The app, which is now available in beta, offers a different way to browse the visual posts on Bluesky.

The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.

Qedma specializes in error mitigation software. Its main piece of software, QESEM, standing for Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation, analyzes noise patterns to suppress some classes of errors while the algorithm is running and mitigate others in post-processing.

Going all-in on Apple’s services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

Protect your primary workstation and stay productive on the go with this grade-A refurbished MacBook Pro.

Even listeners who hate the idea of AI music are getting served tracks like “Taste My Ass” and “I Caught Santa Claus Sniffing Cocaine” on Spotify and other streamers.

An initial trade deal with Vietnam offers a glimpse of how President Trump is pushing countries to cut back on trade with China.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 110,000 in June. The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 4.3%.

A new FaceTime feature, found in iOS 26 beta, freezes the video if it detects sensitive content.

How to watch Women's Euro 2025 for free. Live stream Spain vs. Portugal in Women's Euro 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

Robinhood is the latest to offer investors a novel, and potentially risky, investment opportunity: crypto that’s meant to give exposure to the likes of OpenAI.

Everyone should have a food scale in the kitchen, whether you’re a baker or not. We asked a former chocolatier to test several—these are her favorites.

Apple is facing intense competition in China from a resurgent Huawei.

Baidu search has been facing pressure from AI rivals like Tencent and DeepSeek.

Google Workspace is getting Gems, Gemini's AI helpers that can be customised to specific tasks.

Google offered up a perfect Easter egg ahead of Oasis' reunion tour.

Google on Thursday said it has begun rolling out its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in more than 159 countries.

Pressure for trade deals is mounting as the temporary reduction of Trump's reciprocal tariffs is set to end in a matter of days.

Perplexity has added another subscription tier, Max, that the company calls its "most powerful."

How to watch Wimbledon for free. Live stream Sinner vs. Vukic in Wimbledon 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Wimbledon for free. Live stream Evans vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

Get a free $20 Amazon gift card with NordVPN. The best VPN deal ahead of Prime Day.

A selection of AI tools and services to help you find your next job.

The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 solar generator is on sale for $898.99 at Amazon — its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.

Keeley Hawes plays an assassin out of retirement in Prime Video's new thriller series, "The Assassin." Trailer.

Autonomous robots from Uber Eats are rolling out across U.S. cities, featuring LIDAR sensors, secure compartments and all-weather operation for food and grocery delivery.

As of July 3, the 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon. That's $50 off ahead of Prime Day.

Modern Samsung devices have a hidden WiFi menu that will help you get the most out of your WiFi. Here's how to access it.

The best bladeless fans from Dyson and other brands, all tested and reviewed by Mashable experts.

Save 50% on the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 at Amazon.

LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador are using technology to protect themselves and create a record of the country’s ongoing authoritarian escalations against their community. It’s not without risks.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

The best early Prime Day deal on AirPods. Save over $60 on the Apple AirPods Max at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the July 3, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

South Korea has zoomed upward in anticipation that a new president will pass shareholder-friendly reforms, making it the best-performing market in Asia and beyond.

As of July 3, Prime members can get the Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller bundle for just $59.98 and a 50% discount ahead of Prime Day.

Netflix has dropped its trailer for Netflix's "Trainwreck: Storm Area 51", a documentary about the event that spiralled from an internet meme.

Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?

A new MIT study shows chatbots repeatedly misrepresent the media's freedom and independence worldwide, suggesting a strong influence on sowing media distrust.

See how Archer's new features like "Looking For Modes" and "Ice Breakers" are shaping intentional gay dating.

Apple could bring two incredibly useful features to iOS 26 in a few weeks.

Preserve your memories with the Kodak Slide N Scan Film and Slide Scanner, on sale now for $169.97 (reg. $189.99) through July 15.

Get a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2020) for $439.97 — like new, for less.

Don't miss a moment of a meeting, lecture, or conversation with this AI-powered recording tool, the Focais: Meet One, now just $59.97 (reg. $149) until July 15.

The EVE II Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver lets you enjoy wireless listening without upgrading old devices, and it's currently on sale for just $39.97 (reg. $59) through July 15.