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Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans
Sree VijaykumarThe founders of OneCourt, Field of Vision and Touch2See—based in Seattle, Dublin, and Toulouse respectively—weren’t all inspired by exactly the same clip, but the videos they did see were all variations on the same basic theme: a blind person having their hands guided by a companion across a facsimile of a soccer pitch in order to better understand what was happening in a live game.

Instead of quickly becoming yesterday’s news like most others, those videos gave the founders the same idea: to create a device that would change how visually impaired people watch sport forever. All three companies are examples of what OneCourt’s CEO Jerred Mace calls “tactile broadcasters.” And while each of the devices differ in subtle ways, they all aim to do the same thing—convert the on-field action into movement that the user can feel with their fingers.

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Engineers develop eco-friendly plastic from mineral found in seashells
Engineers develop eco-friendly plastic from mineral found in seashells
The Chung Lab's biocompatible plastic substitute can be used as a replacement for beverage holder rings.


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NIH director calls Trump's anti-DEI orders 'misunderstood,' downplays reorganization plans
NIH director calls Trump's anti-DEI orders 'misunderstood,' downplays reorganization plans
“I don’t think that [the orders are] aimed at stopping fundamental research that advances the health and wellbeing of minority populations. I wouldn’t have accepted this job if that was the case,” he said. “I think that the health and wellbeing of minority populations, as well as every American, are a central focus of the NIH and will continue to be under my watch.”


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Goldman Gathers Rattled Hedge Fund Tycoons in Hunt for Mideast Cash - Bloomberg (No paywall)
Goldman Gathers Rattled Hedge Fund Tycoons in Hunt for Mideast Cash
When David Solomon admitted to Ken Griffin that hopes for a surge in companies going public this year had so far been miserably unfulfilled, a nervous laugh rippled through the room.


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Tariff turmoil may have killed the tech M&A market's comeback | TechCrunch
Tariff turmoil may have killed the tech M&A market's comeback | TechCrunch
“I think the prospect of a stable 2025 seems pretty low at this point just because of the changes,” Stanford said. “We all know how much the news has changed in the past two weeks, what and how small or steep, who’s getting exceptions or what’s not getting exception. And [it] really creates a lot of uncertainty.”




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Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making
Harvard sues Trump administration over efforts to gain control of academic decision-making
"Perhaps Harvard should lose its Tax Exempt Status and be Taxed as a Political Entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting 'Sickness?' Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!" the US president said in a post on his Truth Social platform.


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Columbia student suspended over interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to 'cheat on everything' | TechCrunch
Columbia student suspended over interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to 'cheat on everything' | TechCrunch
Cluely isn’t the only controversial AI startup launched this month. Earlier, a famed AI researcher announced his own startup with the stated mission of replacing all human workers everywhere, causing a brouhaha of its own on X.


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Final weeks to secure your exhibit table at Sessions: AI | TechCrunch
Final weeks to secure your exhibit table at Sessions: AI | TechCrunch
Disrupt 2025 is our flagship conference, bringing together over 10,000 tech leaders, VCs, and visionaries across industries like fintech, AI, space, building, scaling, investing, and more. Get in front of thousands of key industry leaders — reserve your exhibit table at Disrupt 2025 here before they sell out.


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We've Unlocked a Holy Grail in Clean Energy. It's Only the Beginning.
We've Unlocked a Holy Grail in Clean Energy. It's Only the Beginning.
The incredible technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind -- and quietly revolutionizing the energy system.




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19 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far | TechCrunch
19 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far | TechCrunch
Loft Orbital — $1 billion: Founded in 2017, the satellite company raised a $170 million Series C valuing the company at $1 billion, according to Crunchbase. Investors in the round included Temasek and Tikehau Capital. 


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Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor
Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor
Mr. Hilton is the second prominent Republican to enter the wide-open race. He faces difficult odds in the Democratic-led state.


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The nightmarish problem with trying to make Trump obey court orders
The nightmarish problem with trying to make Trump obey court orders
In a world with too much noise and too little context, Vox helps you make sense of the news. We dont flood you with panic-inducing headlines or race to be first. We focus on being useful to you breaking down the news in ways that inform, not overwhelm.


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U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to uphold ACA preventive care coverage mandate
U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to uphold ACA preventive care coverage mandate
The appeals court found that coverage requirements were unconstitutional because they came from a body — the United States Preventive Services Task Force — whose members were not nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.




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House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return
House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return
Four House Democrats were scheduled to land in El Salvador Monday to demand the release and return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen who lived in Maryland and was deported by the administration to a prison in El Salvador due to what the Trump administration an "administrative error.


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Kristi Noem says purse and $3,000 in cash stolen from DC restaurant
Kristi Noem says purse  and $3,000 in cash  stolen from DC restaurant
While there, Noem filmed a video of herself in front of a cell packed with prisoners, warning undocumented immigrants living in the US that "you could end up in this El Salvadorian prison". On social media, critics assailed the secretary's message - but also for the flashy accessory wrapping her wrist: a gold Rolex watch that sells for about $50,000.


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Bezos-backed startup designed an EV that can change like a 'Transformer' | TechCrunch
Bezos-backed startup designed an EV that can change like a 'Transformer' | TechCrunch
These new photos give a pretty clear view of the exterior of Slate’s truck, and the potential level of customization. The interior remains a mystery, and there is no public knowledge about the vehicle’s specs.


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Al Gore's Real-Time Climate Data Just Went Live--Here's Why It Matters
Al Gore's Real-Time Climate Data Just Went Live--Here's Why It Matters
By, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ingmar Rentzhog is the CEO and founder of We Don't Have Time.for We Don't Have TimeApr 21, 2025, 02:39am EDT This groundbreaking achievement comes courtesy of Climate TRACE, a coalition backed by former U.S.




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Chinas CATL claims to have overtaken BYD on 5-minute EV battery charging time - FT (No paywall)
Chinas CATL claims to have overtaken BYD on 5-minute EV battery charging time
Leading supplier says Shenxing cells can achieve 520km range compared with BYDs 470km


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What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data
What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data
On April 7, amid reports that the federal government was detaining international students and revoking their visas, Inside Higher Ed began collecting and cross-checking data in an effort to track exactly how many students were affected--and at which institutions.


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How a New Pope Is Chosenand Who It Could Be
How a New Pope Is Chosenand Who It Could Be
Black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, meaning Catholic Church cardinals remained deadlocked on a choice of successor to Pope John Paul II after two rounds of voting at the Vatican, on April 19, 2005.


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Major Advances in E.V. Batteries Are Announced by Chinese Company
Major Advances in E.V. Batteries Are Announced by Chinese Company
The Chinese manufacturing giant CATL, the biggest supplier of batteries for the world's electric cars, said on Monday that it had made technological advances that would allow it to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter, faster to recharge and more resistant to cold, while providing greater d




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How to raise kind children: lead by example, talk it over ... and get a dog
How to raise kind children: lead by example, talk it over ... and get a dog
In a hostile world, many parents might be anxious about how to raise a kinder generation - and if so, science backs you.


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Pope FrancisA Moderate Voice For Catho,licismDies At 88 - Forbes (No paywall)
Pope FrancisA Moderate Voice For Catho,licismDies At 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after leading the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, becoming a beacon of hope for progressive Catholics for his views on LGBTQ issues and support for immigrants and the poor, while drawing criticism from conservatives for his stances on social issues.


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Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.


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3 underrated skills that make introverts 'perfectly positioned to excel' in work and life: They're 'superpowers'
Growing up, I was the quiet kid who never raised her hand in class. Today, I'm a global keynote speaker for companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, and McKinsey. I regularly appear on podcasts, do TV interviews, and speak in front of large audiences.




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Who Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Acting Head of the Vatican?
Who Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Acting Head of the Vatican?
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, is now the acting head of the Vatican until a new pope is elected. There's a name for the person with that job: the camerlengo.


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How Trump might topple the dollar - The Economist (No paywall)
How Trump might topple the dollar
Stocks down, yields down, dollar up. A reliable relationship between Americas listed companies, government bonds and the value of the currency has held, in moments of panic, for most of modern financial history. Until now.


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How the United States Can Regain the Worlds Trust - Foreign Policy (No paywall)
How the United States Can Regain the Worlds Trust
Argument: How the United States Can Regain the Worlds Trust


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Following mass shooting, FSU students given option not to return for final week of classes
Following mass shooting, FSU students given option not to return for final week of classes
As classes are set to resume on Monday at Florida State University following an on-campus mass shooting last week, the school's president announced that mandatory attendance is being waived for the current semester's final week of classes.


 
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Senior leaders are feeling the burden of cuts to middle management
BYSenior executives are shouldering more work as organizations get flatter.


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Swiss banks are back in style for rich Americans. Thank Trump
Swiss banks are back in style for rich Americans. Thank Trump
“Certainly that has been a pattern in the past few months,” Pierre Gabris, founder and managing partner of the Switzerland-based Alpen Partners, told the FT. “Since the election, there have been some anti-Trump clients, and many are driven by fear.”


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Three Ways EQ Can Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Three Ways EQ Can Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Learn how emotional intelligence strategies can help you improve your self-discipline--without burnout or overwork.


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How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.
How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.
His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.


 
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Boeing investors brace for fallout from Trump tariffs
Boeing investors brace for fallout from Trump tariffs
Reuters reported that the 737 Max 8 landed in the US territory of Guam on Monday, after leaving Boeing’s Zhoushan completion centre near Shanghai, data from the flight-tracking website AirNav Radar showed.


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Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials
Watchdog Group Asks Judge to Preserve Signal Chats by Top Trump Officials
The request by American Oversight came after revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information on upcoming strikes in more than one group chat.


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Oscars OK the Use of A.I., With Caveats
Oscars OK the Use of A.I., With Caveats
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said using the technology wouldn’t disqualify a movie. But it also said that it favored films with more human involvement.


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Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life
Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life
A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even the Yankees.


 
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Trump hosts Walmart, Target and Home Depot CEOs for tariff meeting
Trump hosts Walmart, Target and Home Depot CEOs for tariff meeting
"More tariffs equal more anxiety and uncertainty for American businesses and consumers," David French, NRF's executive vice president of government relations, said on the day Trump unveiled his "reciprocal" tariff plan, which he has since pared back.


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Trumps mental health and addiction problem - STAT (No paywall)
Trumps mental health and addiction problem
I am far from alone in experiencing these issues. The CDC reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death among those aged 10-34. More than 209,000 Americans die each year from alcohol, suicide and drug overdoses. One in four people will experience a mental health or substance use problem. These conditions account for some of the highest-cost drivers in health care, costing the U.S. economy an estimated $700 billion annually.


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Pope Francis dies at 88. Here are 5 companies in his 'Inclusive Capitalism' group
Pope Francis dies at 88. Here are 5 companies in his 'Inclusive Capitalism' group
“Inclusive Capitalism addresses society’s most important priorities such as driving prosperity, equality and economic opportunity for everyone. It is critical that we align the capital, creativity and innovation from the private sector to solve for these pressing global challenges.” — Brian Moynihan, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America (BAC)


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Why its so difficult for robots to make your Nike sneakers - WSJ (No paywall)
Why its so difficult for robots to make your Nike sneakers
President Trump is betting that the threat of stiff tariffs on low-cost countries in Asia and elsewhere will pressure American companies to bring manufacturingand jobsback to the U.S.


 
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Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language - Scientific American (No paywall)
Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language
One of the most fun parts of being a parent has to be watching children discover the world around them. After all, children are endlessly curious, and part of the fun is seeing the wonder on childrens faces as they discover even simple objects and ideas.


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Sam's Club ditches traditional check-out. Here's how you'll shop instead.
Sam's Club ditches traditional check-out. Here's how you'll shop instead.
Commerce platform VTEX’s (VTEX+0.51%) grocery survey shows that phasing out traditional checkouts aligns with rising consumer demand for seamless, tech-driven experiences, according to Dani Jurado, Executive VP, North America, Sales & Marketing. She says that the survey shows 69% of U.S. consumers now shop for groceries online, with nearly half ordering 26–50% of their groceries digitally. Shoppers prioritize convenience, transparency, and speed, with 45% valuing real-time tracking and 60% preferring home delivery.


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RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes
RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes
The petroleum-based dyes are used in hundreds of thousands of items including cereals and sports drinks. More details are expected on Tuesday.


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Trump and Pope Francis Had Sharply Different Views, and Sharp Disagreements
Trump and Pope Francis Had Sharply Different Views, and Sharp Disagreements
The pope and the president remade the Catholic church and American politics in their outsider images, but their relationship was defined by their remarkable clashes.


 
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China space project investigated by Newsweek illegal, Chile says
China space project investigated by Newsweek illegal, Chile says
Didi Kirsten Tatlow is a Senior Reporter for International Affairs at Newsweek, based in Berlin. She reports on China and its interactions with the world as it seeks to rise to global preeminence with a focus on security, technology, politics and ideology, and international relations. Didi joined Newsweek after a stint at think tanks in Germany and Prague and following two decades of reporting at the New York Times, the Associated Press and the South China Morning Post, among others, much of it in China. She has won many awards including from the Overseas Press Club of America. A graduate of SOAS at the University of London, she can be reached at d.kirstentatlow@newsweek.comX: @dktatlow Languages:Fluent in Chinese, German, English


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House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar brego Garca
House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar brego Garca
Ansari said that this "isn't just about Kilmar, it is the fact that our government is relentlessly going after any immigrants trying to come to the US, or in in US, without any regard for due process".


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Pope Francis' Legacy in the U.S.
Pope Francis' Legacy in the U.S.
Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance that further divided it.


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How Europe Can Deter Russia - Foreign Affairs (No paywall)
How Europe Can Deter Russia
Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. The magazine has featured contributions from many leading international affairs experts.


 
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Retro handheld maker Anbernic stops US shipments due to tariffs
Retro handheld maker Anbernic stops US shipments due to tariffs
All of this flip-flopping over trade policies was also paired with the removal of the "de minimis exemption" which allows packages shipped to the US under $800 to be duty-free, a key ingredient in cheap Amazon-alternatives like Temu and the budget products Anbernic sells. Given how messy the current approach to trade is, it's possible Anbernic might be able to ship to the US again in the future. For now, though, not everyone is able to eat the costs of tariffs like Nintendo is.


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Who are the favorites to succeed Pope Francis?
Who are the favorites to succeed Pope Francis?
"The Curia seems strong but when the leaders of different continents arrive in conclave they'll have their say," the Church official said. Rome is no longer the "point of convergence" for ecclesiastical scheming, they added.



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