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As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

News

07.30.21 | 4:15 pm

Students lost 5 months in math, 4 in reading during the pandemic

Students lost 5 months in math, 4 in reading during the pandemic

07.30.21 | 3:52 pm

As Delta variant surges, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Broadway tighten COVID-19 restrictions

As Delta variant surges, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Broadway tighten COVID-19 restrictions

07.30.21 | 2:15 pm

Just getting more sleep might not improve productivity and well-being, a new study finds

Just getting more sleep might not improve productivity and well-being, a new study finds

07.30.21 | 1:30 pm

The COVID-19 eviction moratorium is set to expire tomorrow. Here’s what to know

The COVID-19 eviction moratorium is set to expire tomorrow. Here’s what to know

07.30.21 | 7:10 am

Why are Amazon shares down 6% premarket? An easing pandemic

Why are Amazon shares down 6% premarket? An easing pandemic

07.29.21 | 2:33 pm

Crippling Tokyo heat could be the most formidable opponent for athletes at the Olympics

Crippling Tokyo heat could be the most formidable opponent for athletes at the Olympics

07.29.21 | 8:54 am

IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for next round, direct deposit, mailed paper checks

IRS unemployment refund update: Timeline for next round, direct deposit, mailed paper checks

07.29.21 | 7:17 am

Robinhood stock makes Nasdaq debut in IPO: Here’s everything to know about HOOD

Robinhood stock makes Nasdaq debut in IPO: Here’s everything to know about HOOD

07.28.21 | 6:40 pm

Duolingo is now worth $6.5 billion, and its CEO is having a very big day

Duolingo is now worth $6.5 billion, and its CEO is having a very big day

07.28.21 | 4:05 pm

Can vitamin D protect you from COVID-19? Here’s what the latest research says

Can vitamin D protect you from COVID-19? Here’s what the latest research says

07.28.21 | 2:33 pm

How creative are you? This 4-minute word test will tell you

How creative are you? This 4-minute word test will tell you

07.28.21 | 12:28 pm

Are bigger wildfires the new normal? This simulation suggests a decline after 10 years

Are bigger wildfires the new normal? This simulation suggests a decline after 10 years

07.28.21 | 10:30 am

Pizza in Portland? Barbecue in NOLO? What happens when food capitals get snubbed?

Pizza in Portland? Barbecue in NOLO? What happens when food capitals get snubbed?

07.28.21 | 8:42 am

Delta variant update: CDC map lets you track COVID-19 spread in your county after indoor mask guidance

Delta variant update: CDC map lets you track COVID-19 spread in your county after indoor mask guidance

07.28.21 | 7:15 am

Spotify now has 165 million paid subscribers, likely topping Apple and Amazon Music combined

Spotify now has 165 million paid subscribers, likely topping Apple and Amazon Music combined

07.28.21 | 6:30 am

Duolingo IPO: language learning app’s stock goes public on the Nasdaq under ‘DUOL’

Duolingo IPO: language learning app’s stock goes public on the Nasdaq under ‘DUOL’

07.27.21 | 3:52 pm

Money on the table: Millennials are the most likely generation to leave gift cards unused

Money on the table: Millennials are the most likely generation to leave gift cards unused

07.27.21 | 2:40 pm

Facebook recall: What to do if you ordered an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset

Facebook recall: What to do if you ordered an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset

07.27.21 | 12:53 pm

Forget the IRS: These states are sending ‘thank you’ stimulus checks to teachers

Forget the IRS: These states are sending ‘thank you’ stimulus checks to teachers

07.27.21 | 8:30 am

Working parents say companies are discriminating against them for focusing on their families

Working parents say companies are discriminating against them for focusing on their families

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

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As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to build the reputation of her city as a friendly place for tech talent, startups, and investment.

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Why the resuscitated International Entrepreneur Rule would be good for American business and competitiveness.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

As the country’s challenges loom larger, the next generation of techies—not the government—may be called upon to solve everything from overhauling education to landing on Mars.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

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How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

The largest civilian federal agency adopted a human-centered design approach to rebuild itself and better serve America’s veterans

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

The initiative, called Accessible Streets Studio, is piloting solutions to Detroit’s underdeveloped transportation networks.

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

There are bureaucratic hurdles, but with some forethought and preparation, startups have a chance to adapt and thrive while working with the Pentagon.

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

More than just fancy gear, HoloLens is an example of a more agile Pentagon approach to funding and deploying cutting-edge tech.

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

The four-star Air Force general sits down with ‘Fast Company’ to discuss tech company partnerships, the future of AI, and why January 6 was a “wake-up call.”

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that the U.S. should invest more in R&D and be more willing to experiment.

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

AFVentures matches technology startups with military needs while helping them navigate the “valley of death” and the labyrinthine world of defense contracts.

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

A year after the start of the pandemic, the federal government will finally offer some support for families and schools struggling to afford broadband connectivity and devices.

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

New York’s leading mayoral candidate opens up about opening up, the future of bitcoin, why Manhattan beats Miami, and his problem with Zoom.

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Code for America’s CEO says the government needs new systems and more funding to improve the way people access services.

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

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Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Common AI platforms can help all federal agencies close the “aspiration-reality” gap

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

The former health tech executive and U.S. Digital Service veteran will be charged with improving government websites and modernizing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

Zocdoc CEO: Why vaccine scheduling is harder than it looks

Vaccines were developed at record speed in large part due to public-private partnerships. The same model can expedite the rollout, writes Zocdoc founder and CEO Oliver Kharraz M.D.

Zocdoc CEO: Why vaccine scheduling is harder than it looks

How to prevent the next GameStop disaster

If there’s a villain in the GameStop saga, it’s the federal regulators who failed to notice the world was changing and didn’t bother to update the rules.

How to prevent the next GameStop disaster

How public-interest technologists can build government that works for everyone

Technologists trained to understand the ethical, legal, and political ramifications of their code are exactly the type of people we need in Washington.

How public-interest technologists can build government that works for everyone

America’s ‘deep state’ is not nearly deep enough

Want a government that works? We need to radically redesign the executive branch—and stop confusing meritocracy with technocracy.

America’s ‘deep state’ is not nearly deep enough

Government needs innovators, entrepreneurs, and disruptors

If you want to make large-scale change in the world, consider a stint in public service.

Government needs innovators, entrepreneurs, and disruptors

Impact

Environmental toxins might be making men less fertile

This urban planner created a new metric to find a city’s most frightening intersections

Are you in the global middle class?

News

Students lost 5 months in math, 4 in reading during the pandemic

As Delta variant surges, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Broadway tighten COVID-19 restrictions

Just getting more sleep might not improve productivity and well-being, a new study finds

Co.Design

Targeted ads aren’t just annoying, they can be harmful. Here’s how to fight back

3,600 microphones and counting: The ingenious ways the sound of the Olympics is created

The cardboard real estate boom is here

Work Life

What leaders can learn from Simone Biles’ Olympics exit

9 tips and tools for effectively managing your hybrid meetings

Have a growing tally of resignations? It may be a good thing