Trump’s Latin American domino play blocks out China

U.S. efforts under Trump aim to weaken China’s foothold in Latin America by supporting pro-Washington governments, shifting regional influence dynamics.

Two weeks left: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 close on May 27. Early-stage startups can apply for global exposure, VC feedback, and $100K funding at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Uber to open 2 campuses in India to support product development, operations

Uber plans to open two campuses in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by 2027 to support its product and infrastructure growth in India, including a new data center partnership.

Omron’s AI unit hunts for rare diseases in data on 50m Japanese patients

Omron’s healthcare subsidiary is using AI to analyze data from 50 million Japanese patients, aiming to identify rare disease clusters and aid in clinical trials.

Cisco workforce reductions

Cisco plans to cut fewer than 4,000 jobs in Q4 as part of strategic restructuring, while reporting record Q3 revenue of $15.8 billion.

Microsoft BitLocker – YellowKey zero-day exploit

Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse reveals a zero-day flaw called YellowKey that allows full access to BitLocker-encrypted drives, raising serious security concerns.

Cisco Workforce Reductions

Cisco plans to cut fewer than 4,000 jobs in Q4, representing less than 5% of its workforce, as part of strategic shifts despite record Q3 revenue.

Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA

Ancient protein analysis from Homo erectus teeth indicates interbreeding with Denisovans, shedding light on human evolutionary history and archaic DNA transfer.

Tell HN: Dont use Claude Design, lost access to my projects after unsubscribing

A user reports losing access to their projects after unsubscribing from Claude Design, raising concerns about data retention and account access.

Fervo Raises Nearly $2 Billion in IPO

Fervo has raised close to $2 billion in its initial public offering, marking a significant milestone for the geothermal energy company amid growing renewable energy investments.