Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot

For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste.

We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired t...

Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily

A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing destruction across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino.

DHS defends ICE shooting in NYC, says officers believed they were in danger

The shooting prompted protests in New York City and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident.

‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank

Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.

The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction of justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Dona...

Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes

Belgian police respond to 'troublemakers' on sidelines of main rally with tear gas, water cannon and baton charges.

Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe

The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.

Trump launches probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

Trump began efforts to remove Cook as one of the governors on the US Fed Reserve Board in 2025 and litigation is on.

‘Rogue court’: US sanctions ICC hours after ex-judge wins Nobel Prize

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.

Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back

Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.

A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI

Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.

Ohio blogger found guilty of harassment for sending Shrek nude to senator

A jury found an Ohio political blogger guilty of telecommunications harassment after he sent an explicit image of Shrek to a Republican state senator. On Friday...

Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank

At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.

Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights

The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.

Man City charges: How Premier League reacted – United, Arsenal, Liverpool

After Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League breaches, rival managers give their reaction as games resume.

‘Pure insanity’: Mathematicians will need years to make sense of OpenAI’s latest drop

"Staggering." "Overwhelming." "Unprecedented." "Surreal." "Pure insanity." Those were among the descriptions more than three dozen mathematicians reached for in...

US sanctions International Criminal Court itself in latest escalation

Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.

Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit

A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.

Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup

Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say ...

I’m Still Convinced the iPod Was the Perfect Gadget

Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.

Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover...

Man City case causing ‘uncertainty’ for whole Premier League, says Iraola

Liverpool's Andoni Iraola looks to Manchester City clash and rival's appeal over guilty verdict for financial breaches.

US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?​

Rights groups and legal experts say the move could endanger minors, who are usually barred from witnessing executions.

Brendan Carr says he’ll let Pete Hegseth decide whether TV networks can air the public execution

FCC chairman Brendan Carr said he will defer to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on whether TV networks can air the planned execution of convicted Fort Hood sh...

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers

Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a se...

Man City face Liverpool after being found guilty of financial breaches

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield after being found guilty of financial breaches.

Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods

Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods

Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war

Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.

Bangladesh’s mango diplomacy with India has reached its limits

Cultural gestures have kept relations from collapsing, but repairing ties with India will require tough negotiations.