Live only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Why most founders are already behind on raising a Series A in 2027 If you’re planning to raise a Series A in the next 12 to 24 months, the rules you think you’re playing by may already be outdated. Series A isn’t just harder — it’s slower, more selective, and increasingly unforgiving. The bar has shifted, and many...

Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland President Donald Trump attends an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington. Jacquelyn...

Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth waits to deliver his speech at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on Saturday. Anupam Nath/AP...

My Favorite VR Fitness App Supernatural Is Returning, and It Won't Be Owned by MetaMeta's slow-motion breakup with many pieces of its VR ecosystem earlier this year let a lot of people down, especially those of us who used the subscription fitness app Supernatural. Although the service essentially stopped making new content earlier this year, it's now poised for a comeback. And it won't be...

What happens when your phone is confiscated at the airportEven if you’ve done nothing wrong, it’s never a good idea to hand your phone to the cops. But international travelers at American airports often have no choice — even if they’re US citizens.When Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius returned home from a three-week trip to Europe in late April, she was detained and questioned...