Figure raises $70M

The company did, however confirm with TechCrunch that its assembled robot (bottom half+top half) took its first step ahead of its one year anniversary. This morning the company announced a sizable vote of confidence in the form of a $70 million Series A.

Turns 140 years old

"This bridge represents something," Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday as he opened new public space on its Manhattan side.

Kuti released on bail

Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, who is facing trial on on charges of assaulting a police officer, will embark on a delayed concert tour after being released on bail, his manager said Wednesday. Kuti appeared in court in the commercial hub of Lagos on Wednesday before his trial was adjourned until July 3.

Sixth Extinction

A trio of macro-biologists and life scientists, two with Queen's University Belfast and the third with Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, has found that the modern "sixth mass extinction" event is going to be even worse than prior research has shown.

TX voting restrictions

Two laws approved by the house on Tuesday will affect Democratic stronghold of Houston

US debt talks paused

A meeting between top debt ceiling negotiators from the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office ended Friday night, with neither side able to say when they’d again meet in-person. Sources at the White House and on Capitol Hill said there were no debt ceiling meetings scheduled for Saturday.

Yankees cut Hicks

CINCINNATI (AP) — The New York Yankees cut struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks before Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Hicks was designated for assignment to make room for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired in a trade with Boston on Friday.

Body found in river

The bodies of two New York City boys who went missing a week ago were found in the Hudson and Harlem rivers. Garrett Warren was found Thursday, and Alfa Barrie Saturday.