Good news from around Europe
Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods Waymo’s robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-pauses-service-in-four-cities-as-robotaxis-keep-driving-into-floods/
SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It’s expected to try again Friday. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/spacex-scrubs-first-starship-v3-launch-just-before-liftoff/
Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/who-will-benefit-most-from-spacex-ipo-mostly-elon-and-a-few-from-his-inner-circle/
Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-halts-freeway-rides-after-robotaxis-struggle-in-construction-zones/
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/nycmayor-zohran-mamdani-takes-to-twitch-to-chat-with-new-yorkers/
European tech’s most radical idea? Taking Sunday off Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/the-tech-culture-wars
The unusual business idea that tops Sifted’s latest ranking Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/hotiday-southern-europe-2026
12 more stealth founders quietly building in Europe Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/12-more-stealth-founders-quietly-building-in-europe
Balderton-backed payments startup Primer raises $100m Series C Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/primer-raises-100m-series-c
Meet the Sifted 100: Southern Europe’s fastest-growing startups of 2026 Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/sifted-100-southern-europe-2026