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The donation, led by GoProvidence and the Rhode Island Sports Commission, follows the “unforgettable impact” Scottish supporters made in the city during the World Cup, where their energy and warmth left a lasting impression on residents and businesses alike. (Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images) Kristen Adamo, president and CEO of GoProvidence, said: “This is our small way of giving back to a group that gave so much to us. “The Tartan Army reignited Rhode Islanders’ love for Providence. “They brought joy, a sense of community, and a whole lot of bagpipes everywhere they went. “We miss them terribly — and…

A total of 88 residents objections and a petition were submitted to City HallThe site off Mill Avenue in North Belfast where the controversial social housing development has been approvedA new social housing development for older people has been approved for the Ligoniel area in North Belfast despite large-scale local opposition and an objector’s petition being submitted at City Hall.After the DUP failed to defer a decision on the application, elected representatives at Belfast City Council gave planning permission for a proposed residential development comprising 20 social housing dwelling units at lands beside Wolfhill Manor and Mill Avenue, Belfast, BT14.…

Menlo Ventures announced $3 billion in funds on Tuesday, the largest raise in its 50-year history, driven in large part by its AI portfolio, especially Anthropic. Its stake in the model maker is now worth about $14 billion, sources told Bloomberg. To hear the folks at Menlo talk about it, they were white-knuckling it when they made a bet-the-firm $750 million investment in Anthropic in 2024, preemptively leading the model maker’s Series D. At the time, that round quadrupled the startup’s valuation to $18.4 billion. While the bet itself was arguably not wildly risky, the means by which the firm…

Mark Zuckerberg is betting that prediction markets are the future. The New York Times reports that Zuck wants Meta to have its own Polymarket-like smartphone app, and has given the go-ahead to develop one, internally calling it “Arena.” The app would be independent of Meta’s other social media offerings, although sources told the paper that those social sites could direct users to engagement with the app. Described as “experimental but a top priority,” sources said the current concept for Arena is that it weirdly wouldn’t involve money. Instead, it would essentially be a video game where users would earn points…

Zcash miner Fortitude Mining Holdings is set to merge with medical technology company HeartSciences in a deal that will allow Fortitude to become publicly traded without pursuing a traditional initial public offering.The all-stock transaction announced Tuesday will see Fortitude’s management team assume control of the combined company, which will operate under the Fortitude name and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol TUDE, subject to regulatory approval. Existing HeartSciences shareholders will retain a minority ownership stake.HeartSciences CEO Andrew Simpson hinted at the rationale behind the transaction, saying it would free the company from “the constant cycle of…

Suleman Mukaish was sentenced to eight years and three months in prison and a further three years on extended licence at Hove Crown Court on Tuesday (June 23) for the attack on the woman in Worthing, on March 11. The 27-year-old was arrested two days later at Gatwick Airport with a one-way ticket to Pakistan. Footage from a body warn police camera shows the moment Mukaish was stopped at Gatwick and arrested by police. In the video, police ask to see his passport and then place him under arrest, to which Mukaish replies: “Why, sir?” Later footage also shows him…

Founders don’t grow alone. The best founders learn from peers facing similar challenges, gain insights from operators who have already scaled, and build relationships with investors who can help fuel the next stage of growth. You have just four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. On November 4 in Boston, more than 1,000 founders and investors will come together for a full day of practical insights, peer-to-peer learning, and meaningful networking designed to help startups grow faster. This is TechCrunch’s flagship…

Keir Starmer’s resignation has thrown Westminster into uncertainty, but for small business owners, the focus is already shifting to what comes next.Andy Burnham, Starmer’s likely successor, claims Labour has previously “got it wrong on business” and has been a vocal supporter of measures aimed at helping retail and hospitality businesses, like reviving the high street and lowering business rates.Yet, with no formal manifesto in place, many of the details remain unclear. So, here’s what Labour’s latest shake-up could mean for small businesses on the ground Keir Starmer: a rose or a thorn for small businesses?Since Starmer’s landslide victory in 2024,…

Anthropic is introducing Claude Tag in research preview, an “always-on Claude” that lives in Slack and acts as an AI teammate. The new feature — which allows users to tag @Claude to provide insights in chats and assign tasks — will begin in research preview, available through Slack for Claude Enterprise and Claude Team customers. Claude Tag is an evolution of several integrations that already exist. Users can already DM @Claude within Slack or tag it in channels for on-demand help, and Claude Code in Slack routes coding tasks from channel mentions to full coding sessions on the web, posting updates…

Location : The A14 westbound between junctions J1 Welford and M1 Catthorpe Interchange. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 23 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Source link