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Nuclear startups have been soaking up attention from hyperscalers and cash from investors. Aalo Atomics is the latest beneficiary of the Big Tech-small nuclear love affair, raising $100 million in a Series B, the company announced today. The startup plans to flip the switch on its first reactor in the summer of 2026, CEO Matt Loszak said in a LinkedIn post. The facility will be located on the campus of the Idaho National Laboratory. Aalo — not to be confused with the defunct furniture startup — could be considered a pseudo-spinout of the Department of Energy lab, which developed and open sourced…
Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session in the aisle while the plane was stuck on the tarmac hundreds of miles from their final destination.It happened Aug. 11, when Koz and fellow musicians on the Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour were headed to Seattle for two days of shows. What was supposed to be a direct flight was beset by delays, including having to divert to Boise, Idaho, after flight crew members timed out and needed to be relieved and…
In an aerial view, a Target store is seen on August 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTarget will report fiscal second-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, as investors look for signs that the struggling discounter is getting back on track.Here’s what Wall Street expects for the company’s most recent three-month period, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: $2.03 expectedRevenue: $24.93 billion expectedThe Minneapolis-based retailer’s annual sales have been roughly stagnant for about four years. Shares of Target have tumbled about 60% from their all-time high in late 2021.The big-box retailer’s problems…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 12:25 PM ET, Tue August 19, 2025 Celebrity Cruises will open deposits for its inaugural 2027 river cruises next month.Starting at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3, guests who make a fully refundable $500 deposit will receive early access to book a 2027 sailing ahead of the general public. The priority booking access also means guests will be among the first to receive itinerary and stateroom details. “Guests will enjoy the warm hospitality Celebrity is known for, on innovative ships, with land experiences unlike any other, as we set sail on Europe’s iconic Danube…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Ford made its big EV announcement early this week — a plan to invest $2 billion to transform its Louisville Assembly Plant into a factory capable of making a new generation of affordable EVs, starting with a midsize pickup truck with a base price of $30,000 that is slated to launch in 2027. Amid the presentations from various executives, union leaders, and employees, CEO Jim Farley said…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Mexican authorities are investigating the discovery of six severed human heads between the central states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, according to the Tlaxcala Prosecutor’s Office. It said on X that the heads belonged to men, without providing further details about the case. CNN has requested more information and is awaiting a response. Gruesome killings by criminal groups are not uncommon in Mexico. Earlier this year, authorities in Sinaloa state discovered 20 male bodies with gunshot wounds – including five that were decapitated – on a bridge over a federal highway. Puebla and Tlaxcala are central states…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:15 PM ET, Tue August 19, 2025 Pack your bags: Disney Cruise Line is sharing details about its fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries.Early bookings open August 25 for select Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members, followed by members of the general public on September 2. For the first time, San Diego will be home to two Disney Cruise Line ships, giving families even more opportunities to sail from the West Coast. Disney Magic will homeport in San Diego in October and November before transitioning to Galveston. Disney Wonder will spend seven months in San…
Real-money gaming companies are reeling as India moves to propose a blanket ban on their operations under a new legislation. The Indian government plans to prohibit real-money games — whether based on skill or chance — under its proposed online gaming regulation, per a draft seen by TechCrunch, which was also verified by three sources, including one consultant with the Indian IT ministry and two people working closely with the Indian government and real-money gaming companies. Proposed to be called the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the legislation would restrict online games involving real-money stakes and outlaw…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Sudden and intense bursts of extreme rainfall are causing devastation across mountainous parts of South Asia, triggering flash floods, deadly mudflows and huge landslides that have washed out entire neighbourhoods and turned vibrant communities into heaps of mud and rubble. In northwest Pakistan, ferocious floods have crashed through villages, killing at least 321 people in the space of 48 hours, local authorities reported Saturday. More than ten villages in the Buner region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were devastated by flash flooding, and dozens of people are believed to still be trapped under the thick mud…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 1:30 PM ET, Tue August 19, 2025 The U.S. Travel Association announced the winners of the 2025 ESTO Awards at the 41st annual ESTO conference this week in Phoenix, Arizona, recognizing the best in destination marketing. The ESTO Awards are chosen by a panel of 60 marketing experts. Destination Awards honor destination marketing offices, or DMOs, while State Awards honor state and territory tourism offices. “The ESTO Awards highlight exceptional creativity in destination marketing while showcasing the commitment to inspire visitation through thoughtful, innovative methods,” said Ellen Davis, U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President, Business Strategy…