Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel

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View this email online in your browser  December 21, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel: Law firms representing Google and Apple have reportedly warned that employees who need a visa stamp to re-enter the United States should avoid leaving the country due to longer-than-usual visa processing times. Read More Yann LeCun confirms his new 'world model' startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation: Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had indeed launched a new startup. Although he did say he will not be running the new company as its CEO. Read More Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract: The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Start planning for 2026: Join the StrictlyVC waitlist Get ahead of the crowd: StrictlyVC returns in 2026. Join the waitlist for early details and access to this limited-capacity series. Past speakers include Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO; Max Hodak, co-founder of Elon Musk's Neuralink; and Jay Graber, founder and CEO of Bluesky — plus more standout builders and backers. Waitlist Now Sunday Must-Reads Ex-Splunk execs' startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A: The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal. Read More Cursor continues acquisition spree with Graphite deal: Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million. Read More 'It felt so wrong': Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was: The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker -- and what it means for American innovation. Read More Elon Musk's $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court: The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla's incorporation from Delaware to Texas. Read More Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership: The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia's new leadership -- managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month -- can or will rein in Maguire's social media activity. Read More A message from TechCrunch Partnerships Reach Decision-Makers with TechCrunch Sponsored Content Your story deserves more than impressions—it deserves impact. From hosted articles and interactive storytelling to custom videos and gated content, TechCrunch delivers high-value formats that engage tech leaders, founders, and investors. Whether you want to educate, inspire, or convert, we'll craft the content and put it in front of the people who matter. Learn More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! Last but Not Least Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates: In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107