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Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J31 and J1A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 9 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. Source link

If you’re planning to raise a Series A in the next 12 to 24 months, the rules you think you’re playing by may already be outdated. Series A isn’t just harder — it’s slower, more selective, and increasingly unforgiving. The bar has shifted, and many founders are still optimizing for a version of the market that no longer exists. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, one session on the Builders Stage cuts directly into that gap, led by some of the VCs shaping the next funding cycle: The Series A in 2027. This isn’t a retrospective. It’s a forward-looking breakdown of what it will actually take to raise in the next funding cycle…

Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that could someday help researchers develop therapies for regrowing human limbs. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, point to a possible new direction for regenerative medicine and gene therapy. “This significant research brought together three labs, working across three organisms to compare regeneration,” said Wake Forest Assistant Professor of Biology Josh Currie, whose lab studies the Mexican axolotl salamander. “It showed us that there are universal, unifying genetic programs that are driving regeneration in very different types of organisms, salamanders, zebrafish…

Peter Williams, a veteran cybersecurity executive who was the head of the hacking and surveillance tech division of U.S. defense contractor L3Harris, has been ordered to pay $10 million to his former employer. Williams was the central figure in one of the worst leaks of advanced hacking tools in the history of the United States and its closest allies. On Wednesday, a judge ordered Williams to pay that amount in restitution on top of the $1.3 million he had already been ordered to pay to L3Harris. Williams, a 39-year-old Australian citizen who previously worked in one of Australia’s intelligence agencies,…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company that has partnered with Uber, after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury. The safety regulator’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said all 16 crashes that it has identified have to do with “the competence of” Avride’s self-driving system, which has apparently struggled with changing lanes, responding to other vehicles in the same lane, and responding to stationary objects. All of the crashes have come while the Avride vehicles were under the supervision of a safety monitor in the driver’s seat.…

Mrketing teams spent years pouring money into display adverts and paid social campaigns that often struggled to prove exactly what they delivered. The latest State of the Affiliate Nation report from the Affiliate & Partner Marketing Association shows many brands now want channels that can show direct sales and measurable returns. The APMA report found brands invested £1.8bn in affiliate and partner marketing during 2025, a 7.3% increase from the previous year. That spending generated £20.7bn in revenue, giving an average return on investment of 15x. Travel and retail performed even better with returns reaching 19x. The report used data…

The US CLARITY Act, which aims to provide the US crypto industry with greater regulatory clarity, is set to be voted on by the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday.On Friday, Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott confirmed the legislation will go to a vote on Thursday, triggering a strong reaction across the crypto industry, which has been waiting months for a new markup date.The bill, introduced in July 2025, was expected to progress earlier this year, but stalled in January after Coinbase withdrew its support for the legislation, citing several concerns, including a lack of legal protections for open source…

It has been announced that Labour has retained control of Adur District Council. Of the 14 seats being contested, 6 candidates were elected for Reform UK, 5 candidates for Labour, 1 Green candidate, 1 Independent Group member and 1 Shoreham Beach Residents’ Association member. The results mean that the council is now made up of 17 Labour members, 6 Reform members, 2 Shoreham Beach Residents’ Association members, 2 Greens and 2 Independent Group members. However, no single party has enough seats to take majority control of Worthing Borough Council. Of the 13 seats being contested, 6 Green candidates were elected…

Saturday 09 May 2026 4:47 am  |  Updated:  Friday 08 May 2026 4:57 pm The Polestar 3 is a Swedish dream I’ve driven the new 2026 Polestar 3. If you think it looks rather like the existing Polestar 3, launched in 2024, you’d be right. On the surface, almost everything is the same – and it looks the same inside, too. Even a much-heralded upgrade for its infotainment doesn’t serve up any obvious visual changes.No, the latest Polestar 3 is all about what’s new below the surface. And, believe me, there is plenty. Take the new 800-volt electrical architecture, for example.…

A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Larch Road in the Abronhill area of Cumbernauld, with police enquiries into the attack ongoing. Source link