Two dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
At least 19 people were also injured after masts of training sail vessel hit New York City bridge.
Day: May 18, 2025
Somite AI, which is developing AI foundation models for stem cell therapies, raised a $47M+ Series A led by Khosla Ventures, taking its total funding to ~$60M (Gil Press/Forbes)
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Somite AI, which is developing AI foundation models for stem cell therapies, raised a $47M+ Series A led by Khosla Ventures, taking its total funding to ~$60M — Gil Press writes about technology, entrepreneurs an…
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Indian space agency’s satellite mission fails due to technical issue
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NYPD explains why Mexican Navy Ship collided with Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy tall ship, the Cuauhtémoc, lost power and collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring 23 people, including four critically. The ship’s masts struck the bridge’s roadbed as it prepared to depart for Iceland, causing significant damage to …
UW softball’s season comes to end in NCAA regionals
The Huskies fall to Mississippi State 11-10 in a wild elimination contest.