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The Download: how Trump’s tariffs will affect US manufacturing, and AI architecture
The quest to figure out farming on Mars Once upon a time, water flowed across the surface of Mars. Waves lapped against shorelines, strong winds gusted and howled, and...
The Best Shower Water Filters
If you spend enough time on Instagram, you might begin to get the idea that the biggest problem facing America is water. And that the best shower water filters...
A Pennsylvania hydrogen hub is up in the air, as Trump plans to kill projects in blue states—while keeping them in red
Less than a year after announcing plans to establish a hydrogen-based aviation fuel hub at Pittsburgh International Airport, Pennsylvania-based natural gas producer CNX has quietly taken down the website on which it advertised the hub. The...
Sweeping tariffs could threaten the US manufacturing rebound
The US was great at inventing new stuff, it turns out, but lousy at making it. The hope is that this situation is changing as the country builds up...
StrictlyVC in Athens will feature the Greek Prime Minister | TechCrunch
We’re thrilled to announce that Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be joining us at our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, co-hosted with Endeavor, on Thursday night, May 8,...
50% Off Wayfair Promo Codes and Coupons for April 2025
Wayfair has become a staple of online furniture sales thanks to its wide selection of furniture and home goods, as well as fast and free shipping on orders, and...
Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla | TechCrunch
A new American electric vehicle startup called Slate Auto has made its debut, and it’s about as anti-Tesla as it gets. It’s affordable, deeply customizable, and very analog. It...
Shark Attacks on Humans Aren’t Always What They Seem, Scientists Say
Sharks might not be as responsible for rare human bites as we assumed. In a study released today, scientists argue that at least some shark bites should be considered...
The year African fintech gets real 
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual dues for access...
Bid on Animation History and Rarities to Raise Money for LA Wildfire Relief
The animation industry in partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood has launched AnimAID, and a fundraising auction at Sotheby’s is set to raise money for industry folks affected by the LA wildfires....
In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving
Automakers and tech developers testing and deploying self-driving and advanced driver-assistance features will no longer have to report as much detailed, public crash information to the federal government, according...
How do you define cheating in the age of AI? | TechCrunch
This AI startup raised $5.3M to help people “cheat on everything.” But in the age of AI, how do you define cheating? Columbia University recently suspended student Roy Lee...