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Subscription failed Subscribe for free Thank you for subscribing! 10 hours ago - Economy & Business Conservative social media app Parler raises $20 million Axios Dan Primack, Ryan Lawler Photo: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Parler, the social media app that was temporarily booted from app stores in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has raised $20 million in new funding, according to a filing with federal securities regulators. Why it matters: This is part of a growing effort by conservatives to build their own social media ecosystem. * Examples include Gettr, Rumble and former President Trump's own social media platform, Truth Social, which is expected to launch on President's Day. Parler's founding investor is Rebekah Mercer, a Trump supporter and major Republican donor, who is listed on the SEC filing as both a director and executive officer. * One new listed is director is Seth Dillon, CEO of right-wing parody site The Babylon Bee. * It is not clear from the filing who provided the new capital. Axios has attempted to contact Parler, and will update this story if we hear back. Go deeper: Ousted Parler CEO feels "betrayed" by Rebekah Mercer Go deeper Ashley Gold, Sara Fischer Jan 6, 2022 - Technology New wave of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Conspiracy theories about the U.S. Capitol insurrection continue to flood private messaging groups, social networks and even major news outlets one year later. Why it matters: The lasting echo chamber of misinformation shows the long-term impact the event will have on future elections. Go deeper (2 min. read) Oriana Gonzalez, Kristal Dixon 3 hours ago - Politics & Policy Ahmaud Arbery killers sentenced to life A demonstrator holds a sign at the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Ga. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images A judge on Friday sentenced the three white men convicted in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery to life in prison, with Travis and Gregory McMichael receiving life without parole and William "Roddie" Bryan receiving life with the possibility of parole. Driving the news: Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was chased and shot dead while running in February 2020. Prosecutors only pursued the case after a video of the killing went viral in May 2020, sparking national anger. Go deeper (2 min. read) Margaret Harding McGill 5 hours ago - Technology Overcoming 5G's tree problem Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios It's been long known that trees can slow down some 5G signals. A recent federal study aims to figure out just how much, in order to create more accurate signal strength prediction models. Why it matters: 5G has the potential to supercharge wireless networks, but its rollout has revealed a range of complex challenges. Go deeper (1 min. read) Axios gets you smarter, faster with news & information that matters. Copyright Axios Media, 2022 About About Axios Advertise with us Careers Events Axios on HBO Axios HQ Privacy and terms Online tracking choices Contact us Subscribe Axios newsletters Axios app Axios podcasts Courses Earn Axios rewards