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When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc contracted the coronavirus despite receiving a vaccination and booster, he sought to fund research to find a better solution. What did he quickly find? In biotechnology, you can’t just write a check. Regulators require a commercialization plan, and philanthropy does not drive science through clinical trials or license university IP. Now, he’s starting his own anti-cancer drug platform for pancreatic cancer, a cancer that kills 90% of patients, and he’s purposefully waiting to receive funding from his network until a peer-reviewed paper confirms his claims. In this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan speaks…

An automated barcode reader scans a package ready to ship at an Amazon fulfillment center on Cyber ​​Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Robbinsville, New Jersey.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesfor Amazon These are tough times under any circumstances for sellers who account for more than 60% of the products sold in the vast e-tailer market. The past year has been tough due to the Trump administration’s high tariffs on imports, and the recent war with Iran has led to higher energy costs, putting even more pressure on retailers to raise prices for struggling consumers or eat their losses. As…

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday that countries affected by the Iran war should prepare for months of conflict-related disruption even if the current fragile ceasefire continues and the Strait of Hormuz reopens.Banga told CNBC’s Karen Tso at the International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings that even if the Iranian threat and U.S. blockade no longer cut off key oil shipping routes, “it will still take months for things to get back to normal.””We therefore need to prepare for some degree of instability for these countries for several months,” he said.Banga said the World Bank was preparing a “war…

WASHINGTON, DC – A resolution to curb US President Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran has failed for the fourth time in the US Senate. Lawmakers have promised to introduce the measure weekly.The vote is the first since the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire last week. Subsequent talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, failed to reach a more permanent agreement, but both sides have indicated they are open to a second round.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listPrior to the cessation of hostilities, US President Donald Trump had repeatedly threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.…

Editor’s note: Ramsey Khalid Ismael, the American YouTuber who sparked outrage across South Korea with provocative stunts such as dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison in a Seoul court on April 15, according to the Associated Press. CNN — A controversial American live streamer is facing a possible prison sentence in South Korea for his offensive antics. The incident highlights the rise of so-called “unsolicited influencers” seeking clicks overseas. Ramzi Khalid Ismael, 24, commonly known by his online alias “Johnny Somali,” has been charged with causing a “disturbance” at…

Former England international lock Joe Launchbury will retire at the end of this season.The 35-year-old won 70 caps for his country between 2012 and 2022, winning three Six Nations titles and also appearing in the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups. Former Wasps player Launchbury has appeared in 50 games since joining Quins from Japan’s Toyota Verblitz in 2023, but has only appeared in six games so far this term. “It’s been going on for some time and it’s certainly no secret, but I feel it’s the right time to step away from rugby at the end of this season,”…

Google announced Wednesday that it is introducing native Gemini apps for Mac, catching up with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic that have been offering Mac apps for quite some time. “Now you can launch Gemini from anywhere on your Mac with a quick shortcut (Option + Space) and get instant help without switching tabs,” Google explained in a blog post. “Whether you’re creating a market report and need to check dates, or creating a budget in a spreadsheet and need the right formula, you can get answers and get right back to work.” With the new app, you can share…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 27, 2026.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesof S&P500 and Nasdaq Composite Stocks hit a new all-time high on Wednesday, building on this week’s strong gains as investors remain hopeful that the Iran war could end soon.The market composite index rose 0.80% to close at 7,022.95. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.59% to 24,016.02. Dow Jones Industrial Average It closed 72.27 points (0.15%) lower at 48,463.72. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both closed at record highs, with the tech-heavy index snapping an 11-day winning streak and the market-wide…

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday that investors are witnessing a sharp and disorienting market rotation, with yesterday’s winners suddenly falling out of favor while long-suffering stocks are coming back to life.of S&P500 Wednesday’s closing price was a new all-time high, underscoring the strength of the market. But under this headline move, some of Wall Street’s most popular groups (including industrials) came under pressure, while previously lagging stocks in areas such as software rose dramatically.Rotation is “difficult” to operate, the “Mad Money” host said. “I don’t know why stock prices are going up at this time of year.” “They can be…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance (right) speaks at a press conference following a meeting with representatives of Pakistan and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner (left) and U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff look on, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad.Jacqueline Martin | AFP | Getty ImagesThe United States and Iran are likely to return to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks next week, two senior Pakistani officials told MS NOW on Wednesday.The latest sign of the two countries’ continued efforts to end the war diplomatically came from officials involved in finalizing the…