Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war

Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war

A 2024 simulation found US civil war could be triggered by clashes between state and federal law enforcement. US federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal government. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota’s national guard, while the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. …

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Social network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok’s US takeover | TechCrunch

Social network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok’s US takeover | TechCrunch

In the wake of TikTok’s U.S. ownership change last week, some users are seeking out alternative platforms. One app gaining traction is UpScrolled, a social network that pledges to remain impartial to political agendas. The app currently ranks 12th overall in Apple’s App Store and second in the social networking category. UpScrolled blends familiar features from Instagram and X, letting …

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Rad Power Bikes reaches deal to sell itself for $13.2M | TechCrunch

Rad Power Bikes reaches deal to sell itself for .2M | TechCrunch

Electric bike company Rad Power Bikes has reached a deal to sell itself to a company called Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (or Life EV) for around $13.2 million, a little more than a month after entering the bankruptcy process. Florida-based Life EV bills itself as a “developer, manufacturer, and distributor in the light electric vehicle industry.” It offers a number …

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The Debate – Above the law? Outrage over ICE killings in Minneapolis

The Debate – Above the law? Outrage over ICE killings in Minneapolis

17 days after the shooting death of Renée Good, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis again shooting dead a US citizen, this time 37-year old Alex Pretti. Again, there’s video evidence to contradict official narrative that the the victims were acting as domestic terrorists, the race to gather evidence before it can be tainted or destroyed, media echo …

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AI startup CVector raises $5M for its industrial ‘nervous system’ | TechCrunch

AI startup CVector raises M for its industrial ‘nervous system’ | TechCrunch

Industrial AI startup CVector built a brain and nervous system for big industry. Now, founders Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles are tasked with a bigger challenge: showing customers and investors how this AI-powered software layer translates to real savings on an industrial scale.  The New York-based startup has had some success following its pre-seed funding round last July. Its system …

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High Policy Rate Stifling Industrial Growth, Says SAI Chief – CustomsNews.pk Daily

High Policy Rate Stifling Industrial Growth, Says SAI Chief – CustomsNews.pk Daily

KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of the SITE Association of Industry(SAI) has voiced strong disappointment over the State Bank’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5 percent, terming it detrimental to economic growth and industrial activity. SAI Chief rejected the move, saying it would further burden businesses and undermine exports. “Even the State Bank governor himself has acknowledged that …

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Daraz Pakistan announces a dedicated support initiative for sellers affected by the Gul Plaza tragedy – CustomsNews.pk Daily

Daraz Pakistan announces a dedicated support initiative for sellers affected by the Gul Plaza tragedy – CustomsNews.pk Daily

Daraz Pakistan is mobilising platform and ecosystem support for impacted sellers, including onboarding, storage solutions, marketing enablement, and dedicated incubation over the next three months; Karachi: Daraz Pakistan, under its Daraz Cares arm, has announced a dedicated support initiative for sellers impacted by the recent fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, aimed at helping affected businesses regain stability and continue …

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Khushhali Microfinance Bank exhibits remarkable business solutions at SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 – CustomsNews.pk Daily

Khushhali Microfinance Bank exhibits remarkable business solutions at SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 – CustomsNews.pk Daily

Lahore: Khushhali Microfinance Bank (KMBL) was among one of the few stalls at the SME Made in Pakistan Cluster Expo 2026 that stood out with its exhibit on small business solutions. Organized by the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority of Pakistan (SMEDA), the Made in Pakistan Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 brought together the country’s most appreciated platforms working in …

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