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Amazon fires employee who was suspended for protesting company’s work with Israel

Ahmed Shahrour, a Palestinian engineer who worked for Amazon’s Whole Foods business, was fired on Monday after being suspended last month.

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Broadcom CEO says generative AI will become a much larger part of global GDP

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan discusses how AI contributes to the global GDP.

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Firms advised to put plans on paper in case of cyber-attack

Prepare to switch to off-line systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

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Musk calls for federal troops in San Francisco even as Benioff softens stance

With Dreamforce about to kick off in San Francisco, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff inserted himself into a national debate about crime in U.S. cities.

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Goldman Sachs is acquiring Industry Ventures for up to $965M as alternative VC exits surge

Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Industry Ventures, a 25-year-old, San Francisco-based investment firm with $7 billion in assets under management, CNBC was first to report on Monday. The deal underscores the growing importance of secondary markets and buyouts as … Continue reading

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Critical Oracle EBS Flaw Could Expose Sensitive Data

Oracle patches a high-severity EBS flaw that could let attackers bypass authentication and access sensitive enterprise data. The post Critical Oracle EBS Flaw Could Expose Sensitive Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Grindr’s owners may take it private after a financial squeeze

Grindr’s majority owners are scrambling to take the LGBTQ+ dating app private after a stock decline triggered a personal financial crisis, according to a report from Semafor.

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Oura is winning young women and losing gym rats, and it’s fine with that

Oura’s chief commercial officer doesn’t seem particularly worried about capturing every demographic. Instead, she’s focused on keeping Oura’s core users happy while organically attracting new segments. And young women are becoming part of that core market.

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Google Bets $9B on South Carolina for AI Future

Google is investing $9B through 2027 to expand data centers in South Carolina, fueling AI growth and transforming the state’s digital economy. The post Google Bets $9B on South Carolina for AI Future appeared first on TechRepublic.

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H&R Block Review 2025: Is This Tax Service Worth It?

Read my H&R Block review for a concise look at the platform’s unique use cases, pricing and plan details, pros and cons, and alternatives. The post H&R Block Review 2025: Is This Tax Service Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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