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Axiom Math, which has recruited top talent from Meta, has raised $64 million in seed funding to build an AI math whiz.

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Whitfield Diffie’s co-invention of public-key cryptography in 1976 solved the long-standing problem of secure key ...

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Once hailed as 'America's Sweetheart,' Danica McKellar, the beloved child star of the 1980s, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Known for her role as Winnie Cooper on the iconic television ...