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There are many ways countries can go about supporting their tech industries. In France it involves picking a yearly cohort of 120 high-potential startups — the French Tech 120 — including 40 private companies deemed as most promising, dubbed the Next40. The French secretary of state for Digital Affairs, as of this year, Marina Ferrari, revealed this year’s laureates during VivaTech week in Paris.
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The latest on bird flu: What to know about vaccine plans, another infected dairy farm worker and more
Everything you need to know about the spread of avian influenza, aka bird flu, in the U.S.
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DOJ widens antitrust crackdown as it seeks a breakup of Live Nation
Prosecutors argue Live Nation used its Ticketmaster ticketing monopoly to suppress competition, the latest in several actions to rein in the power of big corporations across America.
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9 best online psychiatry services in 2024, according to mental health experts
Skip the search for an in-person psychiatrist and have your medication managed at home with services like Talkiatry, Brightside and Talkspace.
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Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit could give new hope to ticketing startups
The United States Department of Justice and 30 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, for alleged monopolistic practices. Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged in 2010, creating a dominant entertainment machine that controls the majority of ticket sales and venue bookings in the country. "Live Nation suffocates its competition using a variety of tactics, from acquisitions of smaller regional promoters and venues, to threats and retaliation to agreements with rivals," said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in a press conference on Thursday.
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Bird flu detected in Michigan dairy farm worker, CDC reports. Here's what to know.
The Michigan dairy farm worker is the second human case in the U.S. this year.
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Extreme weather is having a dire effect on animals. Here’s what’s being done to protect them.
As animals like howler monkeys fall dead from trees in Mexico due to high temperatures, conservationists explain their plan to protect wildlife during what is expected to be an unusually hot summer.
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Take the plunge! Bidets are on sale at Amazon, starting at just $34 — give your tush some TLC
Says one recent convert: 'We've cut our toilet paper usage by at least 75%, which I'm sure our septic system is thankful for.'
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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, angering Israel. What does this mean?
The historic but largely symbolic move comes amid growing international outrage over reports of mounting civilian deaths in Gaza from Israel’s war against Hamas.
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Spyware found on US hotel check-in computers
A consumer-grade spyware app has been found running on the check-in systems of at least three Wyndham hotels across the United States, TechCrunch has learned. The app, called pcTattletale, stealthily and continually captured screenshots of the hotel booking systems, which contained guest details and customer information. Thanks to a security flaw in the spyware, these screenshots are available to anyone on the internet, not just the spyware's intended users.
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Fisker cancels roadside assistance service in the United States
Fisker's roadside assistance service is no longer available in the United States as the company continues to save money where it can.
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You got an air quality alert. What now?
Experts explain what triggers an air quality alert and what you should do if you get one.
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Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren lead NBA All-Rookie teams with unanimous selections
Wembanyama and Holmgren received 99 of a possible 99 first first-place votes.
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What is Android Auto?
Here's everything you need to know about Android Auto including how to use it, how to connect it to your vehicle and which cars are compatible
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Audi furthers EV push into China with new platform agreement
Volkswagen’s Audi premium group is pushing deeper into the Chinese market with domestic partnerships, signing a deal with state-owned SAIC to develop new EVs for the mainland. This comes as global rivals like GM and Ford look to minimize losses in the region.
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Junkyard Gem: 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon
A 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo station wagon, found in a Colorado Springs junkyard.
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What is a VA Certificate of Eligibility, and how do you get one?
You need a VA Certificate of Eligibility to get a VA home loan. Learn what a VA COE is and how to get one.
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Valve’s next game appears to be Deadlock, a MOBA hero shooter
According to a pair of content creators, the wait for a new Valve game is almost over: A third-person hero shooter is imminent, and it’s called Deadlock.
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FSU petitioning NCAA to rescind penalties related to NIL recruiting violations
The penalties are the result of a rule-breaking incident that transpired in 2022, when a booster and representative of the school’s NIL collective made an offer to a prospect.
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Michigan to begin alcohol sales at Big House for 2024 football season
Michigan fans have another reason to celebrate in 2024.