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Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day

Addressing the case publicly for the first time, Bill Ready says the tragedy “guides” the firm’s work.

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U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Under the new terms, the U.S. government will … Continue reading

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German man makes unique moves to raise awareness about dangers of sports betting

A German man who previously found himself in prison due to his gambling addiction is aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of sports betting at soccer matches. Thomas Melchior has quickly become a social media star, as people are … Continue reading

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Over $1.1 million won in two jackpots within a week, in the same state

Two major jackpots have been won in a seven-day span, with more than $1.1 million having been awarded between two people in the same state. The first win came on September 18 from a $15 bet, with a record-setting $603,667.06 … Continue reading

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Palantir’s stock is up 1,700% since its NYSE debut five years ago. Here’s how it got there

Palantir’s government business along with developments in artificial intelligence have helped push the company’s market value past $430 billion.

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AO boss tells BBC: We’re a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting “grit” into businesses.

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Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

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Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customers

Although Microsoft still plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, users in the European Economic Area will be able to enjoy free updates for a little while longer. The post Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA … Continue reading

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Meta Inks $14.2B AI Infrastructure Deal With CoreWeave

CoreWeave is diversifying away from Microsoft, which was responsible for 71% of its revenue in Q2. The post Meta Inks $14.2B AI Infrastructure Deal With CoreWeave appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage

Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker’s growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.

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