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As we step into 2024, Croatia’s startup ecosystem is brimming with innovation and growth. From fintech to edtech, these ten Croatian startups are making waves in their respective fields, showcasing the country’s talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Let’s dive into the diverse mix of startups that are not just thriving but also shaping the future.   1. Mindsmiths: Advancing AI for Human-Centric Solutions     Mindsmiths stands at the forefront of AI innovation, focusing on the synergy between technology and human behaviour. Founded in 2019, this Croatian startup aims to make AI more empathetic and attuned to human needs. With €1.2…

Web3 protocol Blast network has gained over $400 million in total value locked (TVL) in the four days since it was launched, according to data from blockchain analytics platform DeBank. But in a Nov. 23 social media thread, Polygon Labs developer relations engineer Jarrod Watts claimed that the new network poses significant security risks due to centralization.The Blast team responded to the criticism from its own X (formerly Twitter) account, but without directly referring to Watts’ thread. In its own thread, Blast claimed that the network is as decentralized as other layer 2s, including Optimism, Arbitrum and Polygon.On multisig security.Read…

NASA Langley NASA Langley Aerosol Research Group (LARGE) LARGE specializes in making in situ aerosol and cloud measurements and conducting research to improve understanding of atmospheric aerosols and their interactions with water vapor.  LARGE aims to contribute directly to NASA and the Langley Science Directorate goals of translating atmospheric discovery into better solutions to protect the Earth and its people. This is accomplished through investments in people and infrastructure, technology development, and stewardship/dissemination of high-quality data during scientific missions like DISCOVER-AQ and SEAC4RS. To learn more, check out the LARGE website. Research Group  The research group supporting the SaSa program includes:  …

Kyle Dumble, 26, of no fixed address spoke only to confirm his name at a short hearing in Lewes Crown Court. He is charged with murdering Jack Field, 24, in Hailsham last Saturday night (November 18) and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent against a man named Jake Barry. Dumble is also charged with driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. He will appear in court again in the new year. Emergency services were called to Western Road at around 11pm to reports of a car colliding with a pedestrian. Dumble arriving in court this morning (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) Mr…

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J15 and J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 24 November 2023. Cause : Emergency road repairs. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Image Credit: Ian Halperin/UPI/Shutterstock The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders game on Thanksgiving was all about Dolly Parton. The country icon performed during halftime and slayed in a Dallas Cowboys cheerleading outfit. The 77-year-old looked fabulous in a bedazzled Dallas Cowboys cheerleader ensemble, including the signature blue crop top and tiny white shorts. “Well, hello, Dallas! Dolly does Dallas. You like my outfit?” Dolly asked the crowd when she made her grand entrance. Dolly performed her hits “Jolene” and “9 to 5” before closing out with a Queen mashup of “We Are the Champions” / “We Will Rock You” from…

Saviu Ventures, a VC firm targeting startups in Francophone Africa, has made an initial close of €12 million for its second fund with the backing of private investors, including French and Kenyan family offices. The VC firm aims to close the fund at between €30 million and €50 million to primarily invest in startups within Francophone Africa. It is said to be in talks with other stakeholders including institutional investors to hit the target. Founded by Benoit Delestre and Samuel Touboul, Saviu Ventures has been active in the Francophone Africa startup ecosystem since 2018, when it began deploying its first…

Skyrora, a UK-based launch-vehicle manufacturer, is creating an agile, end-to-end launch service for small satellites worldwide. Following its successful test launch of the suborbital Skylark L vehicle in October 2022, Skyrora is progressing towards becoming the first UK company to vertically launch satellites from UK soil. The company anticipates up to 16 launches annually once fully operational. Volodymyr Levykin, CEO and Founder of Skyrora, commented on the alliance: “This alliance is a real testament to the strides Skyrora has made, and continues to make, towards our mission of being the first British company to launch from UK soil. It will…

Despite its positive trajectory, TokenFi has encountered challenges, particularly with Bitget’s recent decision to delist TOKEN from its platform amidst allegations of price manipulation. TokenFi, a sister project to the popular meme token Floki Inu, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking initiatives, marking a significant step in democratizing the process of token creation within the cryptocurrency market. According to an announcement on X, the platform has rolled out two new tools, TokenFi Token Launcher, and the TokenFi QuickLaunch Bot, to empower users to create tokens without the need for extensive technical expertise on the Ethereum Goerli test chain. Token…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Do you like cod, shrimp, salmon, crab or pollock (also known as fish sticks)? Of course you do. Do you shop at Walmart, Costco, Kroger or Albertsons for fish? Who doesn’t? Do you eat at one of the more than 400,000 restaurants supplied by food distributor Sysco? Almost certainly. If so, you’ve likely been served or sold seafood caught by Indonesian forced-labor victims on Chinese vessels or processed in China by Uyghurs, a cultural, racial and religious minority that faces systematic repression. Some 79% of the seafood sold in the United States is imported, according to…