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Pro-Palestine protesters twice interrupted the ceremony for a prestigious Canadian literary award held on Monday night.The event for the C$100,000 Scotiabank Giller prize was first disrupted when protesters jumped onstage with signs that read “Scotiabank funds genocide”. Event host Rick Mercer attempted to rip one of the signs from a protester’s hands.Video footage shows another protester standing in the audience area shouting that Scotiabank “currently has a $500m stake in Elbit Systems” and that “Elbit Systems is…

With Japan set to impose hard restrictions on exports of Japanese chip-making technology, China, who depends on expertise from Japan, Netherlands and Taiwan, has urged Japan not to get influenced by the US' propaganda and end up disrupting global tech…

Like Audrey II in “Little Shop of Horrors,” deal flow is an insatiable beast — but without the bloodshed. Investors need to keep their pipelines primed, and the best place to find early-stage startups with promising portfolio potential is, you guessed it, TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Investors, we’re here to help. Let’s take a look at all the ways you can pump up your pipeline at Disrupt and keep the deals flowing long after the conference ends. Who knows, you might find…

Looking for a creative way to connect with a specific community at TechCrunch at Disrupt 2023? Our After Hours initiative is a great way to network in a relaxed, fun and meaningful way. Plus, we’ll help promote your event for free! Throw your own After Hours event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 What’s an After Hours event? It’s a chance to grow your brand by hosting, in affiliation with TechCrunch, an in-person, tech community–focused event in San Francisco from September 18–21 during Disrupt 2023.…

A new study reveals that melatonin, commonly known for its antioxidant effects and role in regulating sleep cycles, may actually aggravate intestinal inflammation and disrupt gut microbiota, which plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Despite its popular use as a sleep aid, Professor Cristina Ribeiro de Barros Cardoso warns that melatonin supplementation can potentially cause adverse health effects.A study has indicated that the hormone, which is readily available for purchase from drugstores…

If a cat had a thousand lives, we would name it Plaid — in recognition of the fintech startup giant that moves forward relentlessly, regardless of obstacles along the way. Case in point: When the Department of Justice scuttled a $5 billion acquisition deal with Visa, Plaid barely blinked. Instead, it continued its quest to make open banking a reality by releasing new features and raising more money. It’s been an impressive performance, considering the challenges presented by the…

A study by Uppsala University has found that consuming a diet high in junk food negatively impacts the quality of deep sleep. The researchers have hypothesized that dietary habits should potentially be considered important in conditions like insomnia and aging, which affect sleep quality.Recent research conducted by Uppsala University examined the impact of junk food on sleep. In a randomized sequence, healthy individuals were given both healthier and less healthy diets. The results indicated a decline in the quality of…

If you’re a student hell-bent on making your mark in the startup world, then you must go to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place September 19–21 in San Francisco. Even better for budget-strapped students — it’s an affordable stop on your path to building your startup empire. Why buy now? Prices increase in August — which will be here before you know it — so buy your student pass today for just $195. Here are just some of the ways student founders can advance their startup aspirations at…

As we stand on the cusp of a major shift in the financial ecosystem, Chainlink (LINK) emerges at the forefront, envisioning a tokenized future that promises to revolutionize the colossal $29 trillion real estate market by 2030. Simultaneously, Sparklo (SPRK) is making waves in the crypto world by introducing pioneering investment strategies, illustrating the power of innovation in reshaping the contours of digital asset investments. Sparklo (SPRK) Emerges as a Novel Powerhouse Revolutionizing Cryptocurrency Investments…

Dwayne Johnson Was All Set To Star In A Hobbs & Shaw Sequel, Once Revealed Pitching Its Plot That The Writer Loved, Saying “It Would Be The Antithesis Of What Fast & Furious Movies Generally Are”(Photo Credit –Imdb) Dwayne Johnson has many well-known roles, and Agent Luke Hobbs from the Fast & Furious franchise is one of them. While the franchise did make The Rock gain many more fans worldwide, it also saw him and the series’ lead actor ‘Dom’ Vin Diesel clash horns. This eventually led to the ‘Black Adam’…