November 5, 2015

500 Startups Introduces Batch 15: Under-Sea Drones, Puppy Treats, And On-Demand Snow Plowing

group_photo (1) It seems like only yesterday that we were introducing you to 500's Batch 14, but Summer is gone, the demos have been done, we've picked our favs and it's time to introduce you to the next group going through 500's accelerator — 500 Startups' Batch 15. 500 Startups has a thesis of investing in many startups, some that they consider "unsexy,"… Read More

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Halting Halbertal

(Scott Johnson) Minnesota United States Attorney Andrew Luger took to the pages of the Star Tribune to denounce the "Islamophobia" allegedly rampant in "the news." The column appeared under the heading "Minnesotans must face Islamophobia head-on." Luger condemns a "current wave of Islamophobia." There are several problems with Luger's column. I want to note two. "Islamophobia" is a term of art invented by fanatics to stigmatize their opponents. Speaking as "Minnesota's chief

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Ex-MLB'er Stands By His Christian Values, Opposes Transgenders Using Women's Bathrooms [AUDIO]

'As a Christian, I feel I have an obligation to take a stand for what I feel is right.'

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Caught on Video: Alleged Thief Snatches Tennis Star Serena Williams' Cellphone. He Quickly Learns Running Is Futile.

"He began to run…"

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Twitter Locks Black Lives Matter Activist Shaun King's Account After Don Lemon Tweet — He Apparently Doesn't Understand Why

"Foolishness."

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Transportation Is (And Will Always Be) About People

4670175774_1e36ee8b1e_b Our collective thoughts of the future have moved from Deloreans to driverless cars in what seems like the blink of an eye. As technology advances, our mobility options have multiplied and changed, leading to the question — where are we going? It all starts with cities. The urban environment is central to the future, and how we all get around is a key component. Transportation networks… Read More

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Hillary Says If Elected 'Former Presidents Won't Have to Declare Criminal History'

hillaryDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton announced a major policy position Friday, vowing to defend former presidents with criminal records. Clinton promised during a speech at an NAACP event in Charleston, S.C. that as president she would  prohibit "former presidents" from having to disclose their criminal histories on applications for federal jobs. "Earlier today, I announced that ...More

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Tech, Banking, Farming Are U.S. Winners in Asia Trade Deal

U.S. technology companies, banks and farmers are among the biggest beneficiaries of falling tariffs that are part of the trade deal designed to liberate commerce among 12 Pacific Rim nations, according to a text of the agreement released Thursday.

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Obama releases Trans Pacific Partnership deal details; Congress prepares for debate

The Obama administration released the long-awaited details of a sweeping Pacific Rim free-trade deal Thursday, setting the stage for a heated debate in Congress before lawmakers vote on the pact early next year.

The U.S. and 11 other Asia-Pacific countries posted text of the agreement online a month after completing ...

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Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani Confirm Dating Rumors

Miranda was there, too

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What Bernie Sanders Is Now Saying About Hillary Clinton's 'Damn Emails'

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Minnesota Shout Down Israeli Professor. If Only They'd Heard What He Said.

"But the protesters had no interest in hearing the lecture or in allowing the audience to hear it."

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Monica + Andy Launch A Same Day Baby Box To Celebrate The Miracle Of Life

Screen Shot 2015-11-05 at 8.05.22 AM There are few things more joyous than the birth of a new baby. Buying snow tires comes to mind as does the process of removing that little piece of dried E-Z Cheese from the spray can when you're ready to make a delicious midnight snack, but few other things even come close to the welcoming of new life into the world. Monica Royer and Andy Dunn of Monica + Andy want to help you… Read More

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Sanders Says He Supports Clinton E-Mail Investigation

"You get 12 seconds to say these things," Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says about his comment at debate that Americans are sick of hearing about rival Hillary Clinton's private e-mail system, WSJ reports. "There's an investigation going on right now. I did not say, 'End the investigation.' That's silly. ... Let the investigation proceed unimpeded," Sanders says "People should be suspect of candidates who receive large sums of money from Wall Street and then go out and say, 'T

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Donald Trump: I've spoken with Sheldon Adelson, but I don't want his money

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Thursday that he's spoken with casino magnate and GOP mega-donor Sheldon Adelson, but that he doesn't want his money.

"I had one conversation with Sheldon, and all he wants to do is protect Israel," Mr. Trump said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." "But I don't ...

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Four Dead in Maine House Shooting, 4-Year-Old Found Inside Unharmed

"We don't have a clear understanding of why this happened."

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ComScore Sells Its Digital Analytix Business To Adobe En Route To Buying Rentrak For $732M

Big Data concept picture with ones and zeros going off into infinity. While online traffic measurement firm comScore moves ahead on its $732 million deal to acquire Rentrak, it's selling another part of its business as it continues to streamline: today comScore announced that Adobe would acquire its Digital Analytix big data business intelligence service, in a deal Adobe says will close in December. The news was made public as part of comScore's… Read More

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Rand Paul Names Father's Ex-Aide as New Hampshire Co-Chair

Jared Chicoine will serve as GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul's New Hampshire co-chairman, campaign says. Chicoine was N.H. director for Ron Paul's unsuccessful presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012, campaign says Campaign cites Chicoine's "wealth of institutional knowledge"

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Bollywood figures, writer Roy join protest over intolerance

NEW DELHI (AP) - Booker Prize-winning novelist Arundhati Roy and two dozen Bollywood award winners added their voices to the artists, scientists and historians who say they are alarmed by a climate of religious intolerance and violence in India.

Filmmaker Sanjay Kak, who was among Indian film industry figures returning ...

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NASA Taking Applications for New Class of Astronauts 'in Preparation for the Agency's Journey to Mars'

"Help push the boundaries of technology in the proving ground of deep space."

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Uber Expands Cash Payments To Indonesia As It Continues SE Asia Push

Indonesia currency shutterstock Uber is expanding the option of cash payments to another market in South East Asia, testing cash payments in Bandung, Indonesia. It now accepts cash payments in six countries globally, three of which are in South East Asia. Read More

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Details of controversial Trans Pacific Partnership deal are released

WASHINGTON (AP) — Details of a sweeping Pacific Rim trade deal released Thursday set the stage for a raucous debate in the U.S. Congress but also may provide reassurances to those who worried the agreement could gut protections for the environment, public health and labor.

The Trans Pacific Partnership agreement ...

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'For the Record': A Simple Attack Could Collapse the Grid

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California Construction Worker Hailed a Hero for Stepping in to Stop University Stabbing Incident

"This first guy, he stopped a death."

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500 Startups Increases Its Southeast Asia Fund To $22 Million

money cash money cash "Always be raising" is the motto of 500 Startups founder Dave McClure, and 500 Durians — the U.S. firm's fund for Southeast Asia — is taking that phrase very literally after it doubled its size to over $20 million courtesy of an injection of capital, its second within recent months. Read More

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How Richard Nixon Created Hillary Clinton

As a young lawyer, she helped investigate Watergate. For the First Woman of American Politics, those chickens are always coming home to roost.

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U.S. Tech Companies Partner with Firms Linked to Chinese Military

U.S. technology companies are increasingly forming partnerships with firms that sell advanced equipment to the Chinese military, raising concerns that American businesses are indirectly aiding Beijing's defenses as it assumes a more aggressive posture in regional disputes and threatens U.S. security, analysts say.

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George H.W. Bush Has Some Harsh Words for 'Iron Ass' Dick Cheney, 'Arrogant' Donald Rumsfeld

"I don't like what he did…"

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More Tickets Available For The TechCrunch Disrupt London Hackathon

Disrupt London Hackathon Heads up, London! Our third round of Disrupt London Hackathon tickets are available, but you've got to hurry because they are limited. To grab a ticket to the Hackathon, head over to our Hackathon ticketing page to sign up. You'll definitely want to act quickly. The last batch was gone in five hours, so make haste! The Hackathon at Disrupt London 2015 takes place from December 5-6… Read More

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Carson Says He Always Gets This 'One Question' — So on Facebook, He Decided to Address It Head On

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