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TechCrunchBain to take K-12 education software provider PowerSchool private in $5.6B deal
Cloud-based education software vendor PowerSchool is being taken private by investment firm Bain Capital in a $5.6 billion deal. The acquisition is the latest in a swathe of take-private deals led by private equity firms seeking a bargain on underperforming enterprise software firms. PowerSchool is a web-based platform that helps educational institutions manage operations such as enrolment, grades, attendance and communications with parents and students.
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Halsey reveals she has lupus and a rare blood-cell disorder. Here's what to know.
The singer was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease and rare blood disorder two years ago.
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Kleiner Perkins leads $14.4M seed round into Fizz, a credit-building debit card aimed at Gen Z college students
Carlo Kobe and Scott Smith believed so strongly in the need for a debit card product designed specifically for Gen Zers that they dropped out of Harvard and Cornell at ages 19 and 21, respectively, in 2021 to build a startup called Fizz. The pair wanted to go beyond creating a debit card for the younger generation. Its target demographic is college students, aged 18 to 24.
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When is the Fed's next meeting?
The Fed meets eight times per year to evaluate the health of the economy and make decisions regarding monetary policy. Here’s a schedule of the Fed’s meetings for 2024.
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You can watch live Olympics coverage at a movie theater this summer. Here's what a ticket gets you.
AMC Theatres are selling tickets for big-screen viewings of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Google looks to AI to help save the coral reefs
Google has developed a new AI tool to help marine biologists better understand coral reef ecosystems and their health, which can aid in conversation efforts. The tool, SurfPerch, created with Google Research and DeepMind, was trained on thousands of hours of audio reef recordings that allow scientists studying the reef to be able to "hear reef health from the inside," track reef activity at night, and track reefs that are in deep or murky waters. Over the past year, visitors to Google's Calling in our Corals website listened to over 400 hours of reef audio from sites around the world and were told to click when they heard a fish sound.
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At 37, Michael B. Jordan's workout routine has evolved after years of pushing his body to the limit for roles
"You always strive for perfection but you understand where you land," says the 37-year-old actor.
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An FDA panel just rejected using MDMA to treat PTSD. Here are 5 things to know about the psychedelic drug.
MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is seen by some experts as a potential breakthrough treatment for PTSD, a mental health condition that’s difficult to treat.
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TheraGun massagers are up to 17 percent off right now
TheraGun's Mini and Relief massagers are discounted on Amazon.
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Sword Health raises $130M and its valuation soars to $3B
Sword Health, an AI-powered virtual physical therapy startup, has raised $30 million and let employees sell $100 million worth of equity to new and existing investors, including Khosla Ventures. The round brings the nine-year-old company's valuation to $3 billion, a 50% increase from the $2 billion value it garnered in its Series D in November 2021. The company initially set out to just do the $100 million secondary round that would allow employees and early investors to sell shares, Virgílio Bento, Sword's CEO and founder, told TechCrunch.
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Poppi is accused of making misleading health claims in a new lawsuit. Here's what experts say about prebiotic soda.
After airing its big Super Bowl ad, the prebiotic soda brand is being accused of making misleading health claims. Here's what experts say.
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Can a Mediterranean diet help you live longer? Should night owls be going to sleep earlier? The top health tips from this week's headlines.
What we learned this week about the bird flu outbreak, sleep and smartphones.
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Your beach vacation can boost your mental health. Experts share 3 ways to make the most of it.
Add these mood-maximizing moves to your vacation itinerary.
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OpenAI has a has a new version of ChatGPT just for universities
Although the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022 initially raised concerns about academic integrity and potential misuse in educational environments, universities have increasingly been experimenting with generative AI.
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How the House v. NCAA settlement will impact the future of college football
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde dive deep on what you need to know regarding the House v. NCAA case settlement, and how it will impact the future of college football.
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Stetson Bennett says his missed season was due to mental health after returning to Rams
Bennett missed last season and the Rams wouldn't say why.
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'Like walking on clouds': Allbirds' podiatrist-approved shoes are up to 50% off
Snag a pair of breezy, breathable sneakers and get those steps in.
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Billionaire Groupon founder Eric Lefkofsky is back with another IPO: AI health tech Tempus
Eric Lefkofsky knows the public listing rodeo well and is about to enter it for a fourth time. Groupon’s IPO and post-IPO years were infamously troubled, though the public listings of his other two companies — InnerWorkings in 2006 and Echo Global Logistics in 2009 — didn’t raise significant flags for investors and did well for Lefkofsky. InnerWorkings, a supply chain startup he founded in 2001, sold to private equity in 2021 for a fraction of its IPO market cap.
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People are eating cicadas. Here's how to do it safely.
The explosion of cicadas throughout the U.S. is inspiring some people to eat these protein-rich insects. Here's how to do it safely.
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Samsung will stuff the Galaxy Watch with new AI health-tracking features
Samsung is bringing new AI health and fitness features to the Galaxy Watch. The company announced on-device AI features on Wednesday, including personalized health scores, tips, sleep indicators and suggested workout routines.