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Obesity assets represent about 25% of total forecast sales of the late-stage pipeline, while oncology's share has slipped to 20%, Deloitte found.

A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch.

Treasury yields gained Monday as traders looked out for more U.S. factory data, while monitoring developments in the Middle East.

Analysts question the feasibility of this long-shot bid by the video game retailer to acquire the much larger online marketplace.

Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.

The drugs are 10 times more dangerous than fentanyl. They are showing up in street drugs in the South and the Midwest, and will most likely spread to other regions.

Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.

Lego Star Wars Day deals are officially live for Insiders. Here's how to score free gifts and early access to new May the 4th sets.

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Get things down up to 3x faster with Voibe’s offline AI dictation tool for Mac, now $49.99 for lifetime access.

'Dekonstructing the Kardashians' examines the famous family, from the person behind the Kardashian Kolloquium Instagram account.

Sarah Goldberg breaks down her role as a Silicon Valley therapist in AMC's "The Audacity," and how the show speaks to humanity's future.

How does Jack Thorne's adaptation of "Lord of the Flies" end, what does it mean, and how does it compare to William Golding's novel?

The portfolio he has assembled since 2019 is dotted with technologies that have become more widely interesting to VCs over the last year:

As geopolitical developments indicate a stalemate, company earnings have taken center stage.

India, the world's third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is burning more coal as demand for power rises, most of which is coal-fired.

European markets are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory, as investors watched Middle East developments.

FIFA's upcoming World Cup is set to be the most lucrative on-record, with a 'record breaking' prize pool on offer, as FIFA shrugs off other controversies.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, has exposed which nations are most exposed to disrupted energy imports.

The data center industry is facing a reckoning as governments around the world consider imposing limits on the growth of the power-hungry facilities.

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In India, Firozabad has depended on its glassmaking industry for centuries. Fuel prices are starting to shatter businesses already under pressure.

Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for May 4, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

GameStop made a takeover bid for eBay, offering $125 per share in a cash-and-stock deal that values the e-commerce platform at roughly $55.5 billion.

Within hours he'd thrown up a website — a janky, one-hour job, by his own admission — and by Sunday, 36,000 "founding patrons" had pledged nearly $23 million, crashing his servers in the process.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1780 on May 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

President Donald Trump called Rudy Giuliani a "True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR," in a Truth Social post.

Markets appear to have made their peace with the stalled talks, with oil barely moving despite another oil output quota hike by the OPEC+ members.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said Monday that a tanker was hit by projectiles north of the city of of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

Asia markets were set to open mixed Monday as investors assess news of President Donald Trump's plan to "free" ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.

Oil prices fell and futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly on Sunday as investors reacted to continued uncertainty about the war in Iran.

Vessels have been largely unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for months, disrupting key supply chains.

One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently referred a reverse-discrimination complaint by an employee to the agency’s legal unit for review.

The ad comes from Artisan, the AI startup behind billboards urging businesses to "stop hiring humans."

The UAE says it plans to deploy agentic AI across 50% of government operations in two years, making one of the most aggressive moves in the global AI race.

A new study examines how large language models perform in a variety of medical contexts, including real emergency room cases — where at least one model seemed to be more accurate than human doctors.

The reviews from longtime shareholders and professional investors were broadly positive, even as many acknowledged the notable absence of Warren Buffett,

OpenAI has new AI-generated pets for codex app to help you vibe code

It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”

Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

SNL Weekend Update shares jokes covering Spirit Airlines and the attempted shooting at President Trump

Until U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's comments, prosecutors had not disclosed whose bullet hit the agent.

The announcement came days after the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group. The higher output will have little effect on global supplies.

Olivia Rodrigo tries to make her ex jealous in this 'SNL' sketch

Grief makes widows prime targets for scammers who exploit obituaries and data broker profiles. Here is how to protect your personal information early on.

The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.

SNL sketch featuring Olivia Rodrigo

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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

Recap of SNL Cold Open starring parodies of Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel

The Xteink X3 is a delightfully tiny, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader that attaches to the back of your phone like a Pop Socket.

Concerns around production were amplified further last week with news of the UAE's shock departure.

Oil exports are booming from the U.S. Gulf Coast thanks to the Middle East supply disruption caused by the Iran war.

For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.

Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.

The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.

People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.

A timelapse video from NASA's Curiosity shows the rover traversing Mars over six years. The montage also has a scientific purpose.

Save on the AdGuard Family Plan with this lifetime subscription deal, covering up to nine devices with ad blocking and privacy tools for $15.97.

See answers from multiple AI models in one convenient spot thanks to ChatPlayground AI.

Upgrade a PC affordably with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license.

Here are three red flags to look out for as you use AFF, to help you spot potential scammers and separate the authentic users from the fake profiles.

The government says it wants to reduce the likelihood of last-minute flight cancelations over the summer amid uncertainty over the Iran war.

Should investors 'sell in May' or flip a coin?

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for May 3, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1779 on May 3 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

Bad news for Tilly Norwood.

Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.

The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.

IAC, owner of the Ask.com brand and homepage, announces the site will be shuttered after three decades of providing answers to internet users.

The Conduent breach, called the largest in U.S. history by Texas AG Ken Paxton, exposed millions of records. Here's how to protect your identity now.

Amid global RAM shortages and supply chain constraints, Apple bumped its cheapest Mac Mini option.

"The Magician's Nephew" looks like a big next step in Netflix's thawing relationship with movie theaters.

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice

Instagram will mark accounts ineligible for recommendations if they reupload other people's content.

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.

It could be risky to delay buying plane tickets and hoping fares will drop, according to travel experts.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science announces new Oscars rules, excluding AI performances and ramping up the nominee competition.

It is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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

A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.

The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It's creating a formerly untapped but growing market for hair treatment products.

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I

Plus: Is it insane to refuse a raise?

Generation X-ers and others shared stories of family crises, and we asked experts how to think about living longer than you expect.

We rounded up the best new Lego sets available to purchase as of May 1, including a Lewis Hamilton helmet and Cristiano Ronaldo themed-set.