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The idea that the entire cosmos might evolve like biological organisms has moved from the fringes of theoretical physics to a more prominent discussion, spurred by a Substack blog and recent astronomical observations.

The Builders Stage is making a return to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering a focused platform for startup founders and operators to learn practical scaling strategies.

The flaws, affecting WPMU DEV Dashboard, Avada, TranslatePress, Pods, and GiveWP, could enable complete site takeover or remote code execution (RCE).

Prominent solo investor Lachy Groom has led a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round for Alteon, a Bengaluru-based startup founded by 20-year-old Samay Sanghvi.

Magna International, the Canadian auto parts giant, is deepening its commitment to India's electric vehicle ecosystem with a $35 million investment in Yuma Energy.