Yale University Engages in Settlement Talks with DOJ Over Admissions Practices
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University is currently embroiled in high-stakes negotiations with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding allegations of discriminatory admissions practices. The discussions, which center on the university’s…
Phia Under Scrutiny: Shopping Startup Accused of “Cookie Stuffing” Practices
By TechCrunch Staff Updated July 10, 2026 The high-flying world of fashion-tech startups has hit a significant turbulence point. Phia, the buzzy, celebrity-backed shopping platform co-founded by Phoebe Gates and climate activist Sophia Kianni, finds…
A Reckoning with History: UK and Netherlands Issue Historic Apologies for Forced Adoption Practices
In an unprecedented move toward historical accountability, both the British and Dutch governments have issued formal, high-level apologies to the thousands of families torn apart by state-sanctioned forced adoption practices during the mid-20th century.…
The Illusion of Profit: Polymarket Under Fire Over Deceptive Marketing Practices
By TechCrunch News Desk June 21, 2026 The decentralized prediction market Polymarket, once lauded as a bastion of objective, data-driven forecasting, is facing a severe crisis of credibility. A comprehensive investigation by the Wall Street Journal has…
