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When Max Keenan joined Y Combinator’s summer 2022 batch, he was working on Aurelian, a company that automated appointment bookings for hair salons. But less than a year later, a conversation with one of his clients led him to a far more significant problem. A nearby school’s carpool line was constantly blocking the parking lot of one of Aurelian’s hair salon clients. The salon owner called the city’s non-emergency line and was put on hold for 45 minutes before reaching a dispatcher. “She called me into her office afterwards, and was like, ‘Max, do you want to help me out?’”…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:55 AM ET, Thu August 28, 2025 The Transportation Security Administration’s new One Stop Security Program, which began in July, is a first step towards easier security protocols for travelers on select routes. Currently, only two routes between the United States and London Heathrow are participating in the program, which eliminates the need for passengers to go through a second security screening upon arrival to their international airport.  The Acting Deputy Administrator for the TSA, Adam Stahl, commented on the new program, which has more than likely been in development since the Biden Administration. “One Stop Security…

Google is rolling out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+, the tech giant announced on Wednesday. Pixel Care+ will replace Google Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection in the U.S., and current monthly subscribers will be transitioned to the new program in the coming months. Google said in a blog post that Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service, and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.” The new program includes unlimited claims for accidental damage, extended warranty claims, and mechanical damage. It also comes with $0 screen and battery repairs, $0 post-warranty malfunction claims, genuine…

“Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” is the Hayley Williams album listeners have been waiting for — whether they realize it or not.Twenty years ago, the teenage emo band Paramore wrote and recorded their first song, “Conspiracy,” recalling the plucky post-hardcore riffs of New Jersey’s Thursday, fronted by a full-bodied vocalist in Williams. Her voice became their signature — huge and growing huger, religious belting atop chugging power chords. They signed a deal with the major label Atlantic Records; one they would remain in for nearly two decades. In that time, Paramore become one of the most influential rock bands…

Susan Monarez, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arrives to testify for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on June 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.Kayla Bartkowski | Getty ImagesThe White House on Wednesday said President Donald Trump has fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez after she refused to resign, and will name a new replacement soon. “The president fired her, which he has every right to do,” White House press secretary Karoline…

Delta Air Lines is being sued for $20 million by a passenger who claims a flight attendant slapped him on a recent flight from Atlanta to Fresno, California, according to USA Today.Mohammad Shibli claims the incident occurred after the crew member refused to serve him and his wife water while “using a very disrespectful tone” on the July 29 flight. The man’s attorney, Awad Ali, pointed out that Shibli’s wife was wearing a shirt with the word “Palestine” on it, which could have been a factor.The passenger said that another flight attendant apologized for the interaction and served the water,…

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, reported another quarter of sustained sales growth in its earnings statement Wednesday, with $46.7 billion in revenue, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year. That growth was largely fueled by AI-dominated data center business, which saw a 56% year-over-year increase in revenue. Nvidia also saw its net income grow substantially since last year. The company reported a net income of $26.4 billion in the second quarter, a 59% spike since the same period last year.  All told, the company brought in $41.1 billion in revenue from data center sales in the quarter,…

Signed contracts to buy existing homes, known as pending sales, were weaker in July compared with June, and were canceled at the highest rate since at least 2017.The monthly pending home sales index from the National Association of Realtors dropped 0.4% in July from June, but was still 0.7% higher from July of last year. Mortgage rates in July were moving slightly higher, which could account for some of the drop. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage started July at 6.67% and then moved to 6.85% by the middle of the month and ended July at 6.75%,…

While digitization has transformed banking for Indian consumers, corporate banking has been left in the slow lane — still relying heavily on clunky infrastructure, paper trails, and spreadsheet-heavy workflows. TransBnk wants to address that gap, and Bessemer Venture Partners has invested in the 3-year-old startup in a $25 million round to accelerate its progress. Over the past decade, India has experienced a significant boom in consumer fintech, driven by transformative shifts such as the rise of digital payments through the government-backed Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and the proliferation of payment aggregators. However, these innovations have done little to enhance the…

It’s the summer of 1976, and life has not been kind to Tom and Alice. They’ve been trying for years to have a family, two attempts ending in a miscarriage and another in a baby that died at birth. They need a break.Together, they climb into their new RV and cross the border from their home in Seattle, hoping to find a little peace in a relaxing trip through rural Canada. But in “The Hitchhikers,” the eight novel by Chevy Stevens, the trip becomes a nightmare.Along the way, they pick up two teenage hitchhikers who introduce themselves as Blue and…