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May 22, 2026 at 02:05

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May 22, 2026 at 02:05 Ars Technica

Ground system issue scrubs first launch of SpaceX's Starship V3 rocket

Engineers could make another attempt to launch Starship as soon as Friday evening.

May 21, 2026 at 02:24 Hacker News

OpenAI to confidentially file for IPO as soon as Friday

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May 11, 2026 at 10:00 Hacker News

When Is "Next Friday"?

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May 5, 2026 at 15:49 Hacker News

Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8

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Apr 24, 2026 at 21:35 TechCrunch

Cohere acquires, merges with Germany-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’

Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Alep...

Apr 13, 2026 at 19:11 TechCrunch

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs

IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”

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TechCrunch Apr 24, 2026 at 21:35 Startups
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Cohere acquires, merges with Germany-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’

Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also buil...

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TechCrunch Apr 11, 2026 at 21:20 Startups
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Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi.

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TechCrunch Apr 6, 2026 at 14:00 Startups
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Ticket savings of up to $500 this week for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Starting today, you have 5 days to save nearly $500 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to secure ...

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