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Venture Capital "Zombies" Rise from the Dead as Investors Snap Up High-Growth Startups
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Venture Capital "Zombies" Rise from the Dead as Investors Snap Up High-Growth Startups

Bending Spoons, an Italian company, has rapidly grown its valuation to $11 billion through aggressive cost-cutting and price increases after acquiring stagnating tech brands like Evernote and AOL. This "hold forever" strategy, where companies are acq

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AlphaFold 2 Pioneer Looks to Next Breakthrough in Protein Structure Prediction
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AlphaFold 2 Pioneer Looks to Next Breakthrough in Protein Structure Prediction

Five years after revolutionizing the field of biology with AlphaFold 2, Google DeepMind's AI system continues to make a profound impact on scientific research, enabling scientists to predict protein structures with unprecedented accuracy and speed. S

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Tech Entrepreneurs Demand Stamp Duty Repeal as Chancellor Prepares for Budget Cuts
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Tech Entrepreneurs Demand Stamp Duty Repeal as Chancellor Prepares for Budget Cuts

Ahead of the UK Budget, a couple who earn ยฃ60,000 and run a small online business is calling for the scrapping of stamp duty, citing the ยฃ15,000 to ยฃ20,000 tax burden it would add to their home purchase. The couple, who face significant cost pressure

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Ofcom Cracks Down on Online Sexism, Vowing to Name and Shame Abusive Platforms
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6ย hours, 26ย minutes ago

Ofcom Cracks Down on Online Sexism, Vowing to Name and Shame Abusive Platforms

UK media regulator Ofcom has issued guidelines to combat online sexism, threatening to publicly shame platforms that fail to adhere to the measures. The guidelines aim to simplify the process of reporting and addressing online abuse, but critics argu

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AlphaFold 2 Breaks New Ground in Protein Structure Prediction, Nobel Laureates Weigh In
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18ย hours, 17ย minutes ago

AlphaFold 2 Breaks New Ground in Protein Structure Prediction, Nobel Laureates Weigh In

Five years after its groundbreaking debut, AlphaFold 2, a revolutionary AI system developed by Google DeepMind, continues to transform the field of biology by accurately predicting protein structures in hours, a feat previously achieved in months. Th

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Find Your Grind Secures $5M to Revolutionize Career Discovery
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6ย hours, 20ย minutes ago

Find Your Grind Secures $5M to Revolutionize Career Discovery

Find Your Grind, a career exploration platform founded by Nick Gross, has secured $5 million in Series A funding to expand its programs across the US. The platform empowers students to discover unique career paths, including roles in the music, conte

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Byju's Founder Ordered to Pay $1.07B in US Bankruptcy Case After Repeated Court Defiance
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2ย days, 18ย hours ago

Byju's Founder Ordered to Pay $1.07B in US Bankruptcy Case After Repeated Court Defiance

Byju Raveendran, the founder of Indian ed-tech giant Byju's, is set to appeal a US bankruptcy court order requiring him to pay over $1.07 billion after being found in contempt for ignoring court orders and providing incomplete information about the c

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YouTube Tests "Your Custom Feed" to Revolutionize Home Feed Experience
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YouTube Tests "Your Custom Feed" to Revolutionize Home Feed Experience

YouTube is rolling out an experimental feature called Your Custom Feed, designed to help users more easily discover relevant content by allowing them to input specific prompts and interests. This feature aims to address the frustration caused by algo

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"Ofcom Unleashes Crackdown on Online Sexism, Naming Shameful Platforms"
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"Ofcom Unleashes Crackdown on Online Sexism, Naming Shameful Platforms"

UK media regulator Ofcom has issued guidelines to combat online sexism, aiming to simplify reporting and addressing abuse, but critics argue that legally enforced measures are necessary for effective change. The guidelines, which threaten to publicly

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Kidnappers Strike Catholic School in Nigeria, Over 250 Children Remain Missing
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Kidnappers Strike Catholic School in Nigeria, Over 250 Children Remain Missing

Over 250 children remain missing in central Nigeria after being abducted from a Catholic boarding school on Friday, sparking widespread concern and comparisons to a similar Boko Haram incident over a decade ago. The mass abduction is considered one o

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"Europe Unleashes โ‚ฌ4.4M Plan to Harness Laser Power"
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"Europe Unleashes โ‚ฌ4.4M Plan to Harness Laser Power"

Europe has launched the HiPOVor initiative, a โ‚ฌ4.4 million project that aims to harness the potential of high-power optical vortex technologies through a coordinated effort between academia and industry. This program, backed by the European Union's M

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Tesla's FSD Approval in Jeopardy as EU Regulator Revises Plans
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Tesla's FSD Approval in Jeopardy as EU Regulator Revises Plans

Tesla's plans for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe have hit a snag, as Dutch regulator RDW clarifies that it will only be demonstrating FSD Supervised in February 2026, not granting approval as initially suggested by Tesla. This developme

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Defense Sector Sees 18-Fold Capital Surge, Redefining the Battlefield
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12ย hours, 15ย minutes ago

Defense Sector Sees 18-Fold Capital Surge, Redefining the Battlefield

The defense sector has seen a significant surge in private capital inflows over the past decade, driven by geopolitical instability, technological advancements, and the need for faster innovation. This shift has created a new landscape where adaptabi

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URGENT: Two Peers Face Immediate Suspension from House of Lords Amid High-Stakes Investigation
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

URGENT: Two Peers Face Immediate Suspension from House of Lords Amid High-Stakes Investigation

Two high-ranking House of Lords peers, Lord Richard Dannatt and Lord David Evans of Watford, are set to face immediate suspension for breaching parliamentary rules, including accepting payment or reward for providing services. The suspensions, lastin

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Holiday Parties Still a Must for Companies Amid Layoffs, Says Top Exec
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Holiday Parties Still a Must for Companies Amid Layoffs, Says Top Exec

Despite record-high layoffs, a C-suite executive is urging companies to host holiday parties and show employee appreciation, arguing that it's essential for rallying and reconnecting with remaining staff. According to Mindi Cox, chief people officer

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Ofcom Targets Online Sexism with New Naming and Shaming Policy
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12ย hours, 25ย minutes ago

Ofcom Targets Online Sexism with New Naming and Shaming Policy

UK media regulator Ofcom has introduced guidelines to combat online sexism, aiming to make the internet safer for women and girls by making it easier to report and act on abuse. The regulator has threatened to publicly name and shame platforms that f

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Federal Judge Dismisses Comey, James Cases Over Unlawful Prosecution
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

Federal Judge Dismisses Comey, James Cases Over Unlawful Prosecution

A federal judge has dismissed the Justice Department's cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, citing the unlawful appointment of the acting US attorney who secured the indictments. US District Judge

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African Businesses Get Global Exposure with Groundbreaking Tourism Platform
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African Businesses Get Global Exposure with Groundbreaking Tourism Platform

African travel startup TripZapp is revolutionizing the way tourists explore the continent by providing a user-friendly platform for booking and paying for African travel experiences. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Rory Okoli, the platform aims to s

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Bristol Couple Demands Stamp Duty Repeal in Upcoming Budget
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6ย hours, 24ย minutes ago

Bristol Couple Demands Stamp Duty Repeal in Upcoming Budget

Ahead of the UK Budget, a couple earning ยฃ60,000 has called for the abolition of stamp duty, citing the significant additional cost it imposes on homebuyers. The tax, which applies to properties over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland, c

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Warner Music Settles Lawsuit, Partners with AI Music Startup Suno
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Warner Music Settles Lawsuit, Partners with AI Music Startup Suno

Warner Music Group has settled its copyright lawsuit with AI music startup Suno, paving the way for a new partnership that promises to revolutionize music creation, interaction, and discovery while protecting artists and songwriters. As part of the d

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