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Op-Ed: Can Europe’s Digital Networks Act deliver for AI and Startups?
As Europe races into the AI era, its policymakers are laying new pipes for the continent’s digital future. The European Commission’s…
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This common medical event leaves women in debt
Having a baby isn’t cheap, but sometimes, even the delivery alone can be a crushing burden on families. According to a new survey, even…
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Is Star Trek woke?
Star Trek—a franchise that famously promotes the philosophy “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations”—is being accused of “becoming”…
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Berlin’s Cloover secures over $1.2 Billion
Berlin’s energy transition sector got a defining boost today as Cloover, a climate fintech based in Berlin, announced it has secured more…
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When corporate knowledge becomes invaluable
To many readers, this may sound like a paradox: how can knowledge ever become invaluable? In this article, I want to explore how corporate…
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Employees in Minnesota are afraid to show up to work
In a powerful speech before the Minneapolis City Council, a nurse broke down as she shed light on the fear so many in her profession are…
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Europe Inc is not law yet. It is a signal.
In a Davos dominated by talk of tariffs, subsidies, and geopolitical risk, Europe used the stage to question its own economic limits. At…
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Odoo tops €7 billion valuation as General Atlantic increases stake
Belgian business software company Odoo, also a unicorn, has reached a fresh milestone. Growth investor General Atlantic has increased its…
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Where tech leaders now choose to meet
For a long time, tech events were built around scale. The bigger the crowd, the stronger the perception of success. Attendance numbers…
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Trump reveals link between Nobel Prize snub and his stance on Greenland
U.S. Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling…
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Why small businesses are saying they aren’t planning on hiring many recent grads in 2026
Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to…
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Sequoia’s big bet on Anthropic
Venture capital powerhouse Sequoia Capital is preparing to invest in Anthropic, the AI startup best known for its Claude family of large…
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Europe’s €307 million AI funding call
When the European Commission announced on 15th of January a €307.3 million funding call for AI and related tech under Horizon Europe…
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TNW Weekly Briefing
Legislation and digital policy European Commission opens call for evidence on Open Digital Ecosystems Signal: The EU is preparing a…
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The answer to AI in music isn’t suppression. It’s data
When the NFL and Apple Music announced Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl half-time show headliner, the choice surprised some. But to anyone…
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This common security measure is draining your workforce
You sit down at your desk, ready to start the day. Before you can even open your first email, you’ve already typed in three different…
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Worried about retirement? Consider a die with zero plan
My grandmother never realized she was practicing a die with zero philosophy. She liked to give generous presents to her children and…
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ChatGPT to test ads in U.S. as OpenAI redefines AI monetization
OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertisements inside ChatGPT for free users and its new $8 “Go” tier is already shaping up to be one of…
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Do you have these 5 emotional intelligence traits that are key for building trust?
In today’s rapidly changing work environment, developing trust among team members is crucial for success. Yet, many organizations struggle…
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FDA commissioner’s drug review plan sparks alarm across the agency
The Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump’s…
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BizzyNow opens Mamacrowd equity round
Italian startup BizzyNow has launched an equity crowdfunding round on Mamacrowd to finance the next phase of its networking app, built…
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Dos Equis brings back the Most Interesting Man—and bets nostalgia still sells beer
The Most Interesting Man is set to make a return to television. In a marketing push that kicks off with a new 60-second spot airing on…
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Free America Walkout: January 20 protest against Trump presidency at one-year mark, amid anti-ICE movement. Here’s what to know
Next week’s “Free America Walkout” is asking Americans to walk out of work (and school) on Tuesday, January 20, to disrupt “business as…
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The U.S. is suspending immigrant visas from 75 countries. Here’s what it means for travelers
Well, this could be awkward for Americans traveling abroad. Beginning on January 21, the U.S. will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa…