Month: March 2021
Square’s bank arm launches as fintech aims ‘to operate more nimbly’
Known for its innovations in the payments sector, Square is now officially a bank. Nearly one year after receiving conditional approval, Square said Monday afternoon that its industrial bank, Square Financial Services, has begun operations. Square Financial Services completed the charter
Read MoreNews Wrap: Biden administration policy will let separated families reunite inside the U.S.
In our news wrap Monday, the Biden administration says a new policy will let separated families be reunited inside the U.S. but warned migrants not to rush to the border, crowds in Myanmar returned to the streets a day after
Read MoreKaltura files to go public on the back of accelerating revenue growth, rising losses
Kaltura, a software company focused on providing video technology to other concerns, has filed to go public. The Kaltura S-1 filing only partially surprised. TechCrunch previously covered the company as part of our ongoing $100 million ARR series focusing on
Read MoreNew York’s governor under fire with new allegations about his personal conduct
His national profile soared last year, drawing praise for his leadership in New York state during the first months of the pandemic. Now, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under fire, facing allegations not just about his administration’s handling of coronavirus data
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Will Hear A Case That Could Weaken What’s Left of the Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday on two controversial Arizona voting restrictions, and what the justices decide could have sweeping effects on how difficult it will be to challenge allegedly discriminatory voting laws in the future.
Read MoreTrump’s return at CPAC puts GOP divisions back in the spotlight
President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered his first speech since leaving office more than a month ago. He took centerstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida, where he took aim at Republicans who voted for this impeachment. White
Read MoreApple alum’s jobs app for India’s workers raises $12.5 million
A startup by an Apple alum that has become home to millions of low-skilled workers in India said on Tuesday it has raised an additional $12.5 million, just five months after securing $8 million from high-profile investors. One-year-old Apna said
Read MoreTamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s CPAC appearance and Biden’s immigration policies
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden’s immigration policies, the debate over COVID relief in the Senate, and former President Donald Trump’s appearance at
Read MoreLifelong Educator, Miguel Cardona, Confirmed As Education Secretary
The former fourth grade teacher, principal and state education commissioner will take the reins at the U.S. Department of Education as the fight intensifies over school reopening. (Image credit: Susan Walsh/AP)
Read MoreFrontier accused of kicking Hasidic family off flight due to unmasked toddler
US airline says family did not comply with mask regulations, but video from plane shows everyone wearing masks except for small child; witness says crew high-fived each other
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