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A BMW driver has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon — his vehicle — in a fiery road rage crash that killed a 55-year-old motorcyclist in Queens, police and NYPD sources said Friday. Jorden Rosen, 42, refused to talk to police when they arrived at the scene of the deadly Rego Park crash on April 5, but investigators built the case against him with a key piece of evidence — the helmet cam worn by victim William McField, sources said. The cam captured a road rage confrontation that started as the pair were exiting the Long Island…

Google started testing AI-summarized results in Google Search, AI Overviews, two years ago, and continues to expand the feature to new regions and languages. By the company’s estimation, it’s been a big success. AI Overviews is now used by more than 1.5 billion users monthly across over 100 countries. AI Overviews compiles results from around the web to answer certain questions. When you search for something like “What is generative AI?” AI Overviews will show AI-generated text at the top of the Google Search results page. While the feature has dampened traffic to some publishers, Google sees it and other…

This is your last chance to put your brand at the center of the AI conversation during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week — with applications to host a Side Event closing tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. From June 1-7, TechCrunch is curating a dynamic weeklong series of Side Events leading up to and following the main event — TC Sessions: AI, taking place June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. These are the gatherings where off-stage magic happens — and you still have a chance to lead one. Whether it’s a roundtable, workshop, happy hour, or meetup, your Side Event can…

Chinese startup Manus AI, which works on building tools related to AI agents, has picked up $75 million in a funding round led by Benchmark at a roughly $500 million valuation, according to Bloomberg. The company will use the money to expand to new markets, including the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East, Bloomberg noted, citing people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg’s report suggests that the fresh round has quintupled the valuation of Manus, which previously raised somewhere north of $10 million from backers including Tencent and HSG (formerly Sequoia China). Manus came into the spotlight in March when the…

Jerusalem CNN  —  Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group. Abbas said the priority is to stop “the Israeli genocide that the Gaza Strip is being subjected to.” He said the hostages present an excuse for Israel to continue attacking the besieged territory. “Sons of dogs, release the hostages and block their justifications,” Abbas said in a lengthy televised speech from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Israel has vehemently denied accusations of genocide, saying its war…

A new player is entering the institutional Bitcoin space. Cantor Fitzgerald, along with digital asset giants Tether, Bitfinex and global investor SoftBank is launching 21 Capital, a new Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle. The firm will hold billions in bitcoin and hopes to offer a more structured and diversified alternative to Strategy’s aggressive bitcoin acquisition program. The venture will receive $3 billion in bitcoin from its founding partners: $1.5 billion from stablecoin issuer Tether $900 million from tech investment giant SoftBank $600 million from the Bitfinex exchange All of this bitcoin will be converted into shares of 21 Capital at a fixed…

Following its successful second reading, Bill 48—officially known as the iGaming Alberta Act—is preparing to undergo rigorous clause-by-clause analysis in the Alberta Legislative Assembly. This next critical phase involves discussions within the Committee of the Whole, where Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will closely examine and debate individual sections of the proposed law, considering amendments that could shape the final regulatory framework.So far, Bill 48’s legislative journey has seen limited debate, primarily consisting of an hour-long session last week. During that brief exchange, legislators presented pre-written statements outlining their positions. The upcoming committee discussions, however, promise a more comprehensive examination…

Now in its third year, Awin’s 2024 Power 100 takes another step forward in showcasing our platform’s most interesting and innovative partners around the globe.Two years ago saw the inaugural release of the Power 100 – a handpicked list of 100 of the most unique partners selected by Awin’s publisher experts across the globe.   The follow-up version in 2023 expanded on our inaugural edition to feature success stories from a number of those partners, highlighting how those affiliates were supporting a wide range of goals for Awin advertisers.   And today, we’re excited to reveal the next generation of partners picked…

CNN  —  A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said. The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to Silivri, which lies around 70 kilometers (40 miles) to the west of the city, and aftershocks are continuing, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD). Istanbul authorities said there had been no loss of life but that 151 people were injured after “jumping from heights due to panic.” No residential buildings were damaged, the authorities added, but one abandoned building collapsed in the central…

Now in its 18th year, the Performance Marketing Awards showcase creativity, innovation and excellence within the industry.   Awin is honoured to have received the title of Affiliate Network or SaaS of the Year again this year. Winning this highly competitive category is a testament to all the work that Awin staff have been undertaking over the past year, cementing Awin’s position not only as a market-leading affiliate network but an award-winning SaaS platform in its own right.  We would also like to extend our congratulations and thanks to our valued partners who were awarded alongside us this year. These wins…