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Bonjour Visio: France turns digital sovereignty into policy
In a bold turn of phrase and deed, Paris has quietly told Silicon Valley “au revoir.” On January 26, 2026, France’s Ministry of Finance…
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TikTok settles youth social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed.…
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This company pioneered virtual therapy for OCD. Now it wants to do the same for PTSD
When Stephen Smith started NOCD 11 years ago, he wanted to build an app for people like himself—one of the 8.2 million Americans with…
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Early Results from the TNW Council Concierge Revealed
Shortly after launch, TNW Council is already seeing clear, early signals from its concierge model, signals that underline a fundamental…
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Noora Saksa steps in as new Slush CEO
Slush, the Finnish nonprofit behind one of the most influential startup gatherings in Europe, has named Noora Saksa as its new Chief…
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80% of employees struggle with this hidden workplace bias. Here’s what employers can do
It’s 7:45 a.m. in the office. Someone bounces in, already back from the gym, already through their emails. Cheerfully asks if everyone’s…
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Younger generations aren’t just growing up online
For today’s young people, online content isn’t a backdrop to daily life—it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and…
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Rainbow Weather raises $5.5M to refine real-time weather forecasting
Warsaw, Poland 26 January 2026 – Rainbow Weather has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to push weather forecasting further into the…
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Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise
London-based AI video startup Synthesia has raised $200 million in a Series E round, nearly doubling its valuation to around $4 billion…
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5 Chrome dashboard extensions to make your start page more useful
The “New Tab” page in Chrome is the digital equivalent of a blank stare. A white void. Nothing, and plenty of it. Why are we settling for…
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Fix Your Shit: Blue Diamond almonds
It’s 9:30 p.m. Snack time. A sacred fourth meal, when I pull out my handwash-only kobachi and drop in a small handful of Blue Diamond…
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How coal mine waste could power America’s next clean energy movement
Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These…
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Unwinding with screens may be making us more stressed. Try this instead
As Americans increasingly report feeling overwhelmed by daily life, many are using self-care to cope. Conversations and social media feeds…
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Mews raises €255M to accelerate AI and automation in hospitality
Amsterdam-based hospitality tech platform Mews has raised €255 million (about $300 million) in a Series D funding round as it pushes…
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How to report crypto on your taxes
When crypto first gained prominence more than 15 years ago, one of the big selling points of the currency was its lack of ties to any…
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106 housing markets are seeing falling home prices—and not a single one is in the Midwest
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Based on our analysis…
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How the Australian Open became a tech incubator
Every year, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley issues a challenge to his team that would make most executives—and their teams—break into a…
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How childcare workers in Minnesota are protesting ICE
Since the Trump administration deployed 2,000 immigration officers to Minneapolis a few weeks ago, childcare workers have been on high…
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How Flippa Is Removing the Language Barrier from Global Deal-Making
For decades, access to high-quality deal flow and sophisticated M&A infrastructure has been largely designed for well-connected investors…
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French fintech Pennylane raises €175M
Paris-based fintech Pennylane has just pulled off one of Europe’s most noteworthy funding rounds of the year, announcing €175 million in…
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Can AI replace the humanity of Classical Music?
In October 2021, the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn interpreted the first movement of Beethoven’s 10th unfinished symphony, which was completed…
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Why higher education needs to embrace AI
For all the talk of how artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way we live and work, there are few industries where generative AI…
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Capital One just made a $5.15 billion move that could change how businesses manage money
Capital One is buying Brex in a $5.15 billion stock-and-cash deal that underscores how traditional banks are turning to fintech startups…
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Autodesk layoffs today: Software company cuts 7% of jobs in latest tech downsizing
Autodesk, Inc. announced Thursday it plans to lay off about 1,000 employees, largely in sales roles. The announcement comes just a week…