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Pentagon nixes $10 billion JEDI cloud contract that Microsoft and Amazon were fighting over

The coveted deal will be replaced by a multi-vendor contract, and major tech companies will have to duke it out all over again.

Pentagon nixes $10 billion JEDI cloud contract that Microsoft and Amazon were fighting over

Nextdoor comes knocking at the stock market with plans to go public via SPAC

The hyperlocal social media network is backed by top VC firm Khosla Ventures.

Nextdoor comes knocking at the stock market with plans to go public via SPAC

How streets in New York, London, Paris, and Vienna got their names, according to ‘streetonomics’

What’s in a road name? According to researchers, it’s imbued with a city’s cultural values.

How streets in New York, London, Paris, and Vienna got their names, according to ‘streetonomics’

China watchdog casts its gaze on Didi, sending stock tumbling days after IPO

The news furthers China’s effort to corral its largest tech companies.

China watchdog casts its gaze on Didi, sending stock tumbling days after IPO

Even the IRS knows the ‘Where’s My Refund’ tool sucks

A new report from the National Taxpayer Advocate confirms what millions of American taxpayers already know: The usefulness of the online portal is limited.

Even the IRS knows the ‘Where’s My Refund’ tool sucks

Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby’s conviction for molestation

The decision makes Cosby eligible for immediate release from his Philadelphia-area prison.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby’s conviction for molestation

Robinhood might owe you money: Trading platform to pay $70 million for regulatory failings

A regulatory body alleges the company misled customers, causing “significant harm.”

Robinhood might owe you money: Trading platform to pay $70 million for regulatory failings

Here are the real differences between New York and Los Angeles, according to millions of tweets

It’s an age-old rivalry, upgraded for the digital era.

Here are the real differences between New York and Los Angeles, according to millions of tweets

The internet energy problem may not be as dire as you think—except for bitcoin mining

While tech companies are becoming more eco-fficient, bitcoin mining could be a long-term climate threat.

The internet energy problem may not be as dire as you think—except for bitcoin mining

Take Your Dog to Work Day 2021: 5 reasons to get a pet, even if you work from home

You get better health, and a friend for life.

Take Your Dog to Work Day 2021: 5 reasons to get a pet, even if you work from home

Andreessen Horowitz raises the stakes with a new $2.2 billion cryptocurrency fund

“We are radically optimistic about crypto’s potential to restore trust and enable new kinds of governance,” the firm says.

Andreessen Horowitz raises the stakes with a new $2.2 billion cryptocurrency fund

Meet India Walton, the political newcomer who could become Buffalo’s first female mayor

Tuesday’s mayoral primary ended with a stunning upset for the city’s four-term Democratic mayor.

Meet India Walton, the political newcomer who could become Buffalo’s first female mayor

Is fast fashion dying?

The future of shopping is looking a little more vintage.

Is fast fashion dying?

You won’t read this life-changing study about clickbait headlines

Stopping clickbait won’t necessarily solve our problem with fake news, new Penn State University research has found.

You won’t read this life-changing study about clickbait headlines

23andMe jumps on stock market debut, as privacy concerns about genetic testing abound

The company is the latest to go public via a SPAC deal.

23andMe jumps on stock market debut, as privacy concerns about genetic testing abound

American Airlines app leads the download pack as summer travel takes flight

If you’re dusting off your passport for the first time in a year, you’re not alone.

American Airlines app leads the download pack as summer travel takes flight

Cryptocurrency miners are Texas-bound. Here’s why

Cryptocurrency miners are flocking Texas in what’s been dubbed “the great mining migration.”

Cryptocurrency miners are Texas-bound. Here’s why

The 17-year conflict between Boeing and Airbus is over—as the West unites against China

United States and European leaders are ending a bitter war over aircraft subsidies as they turn their focus to Chinese competition.

The 17-year conflict between Boeing and Airbus is over—as the West unites against China

MacKenzie Scott donates another $2.7 billion to charity, setting a blistering pace of giving

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is donating another $2.74 billion to charities.

MacKenzie Scott donates another $2.7 billion to charity, setting a blistering pace of giving

BuzzFeed will pay creators of viral content up to $10,000 per post

The pioneer of viral content is testing a new way to gamify content production: cash!

BuzzFeed will pay creators of viral content up to $10,000 per post

Impact

This new hotel on rails wants to entice travelers to take a train ride over a flight

Trees inoculated with probiotics could clean up America’s contaminated land

This justice organization is giving crime victims direct cash grants

News

Resy is gaining on OpenTable as restaurants reopen and the reservation wars heat up

5 ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Season 2 moments destined to be internet memes

Americans finally agree on something: Aliens are real!

Co.Design

Disturbing letter details culture of harassment and abuse in the ad industry

In one year, the 15% Pledge got 385 Black-owned brands on the shelves of Macy’s, Gap, Sephora, and more

How this TikTok influencer made home renovation videos her full-time job

Work Life

Employees say these 4 things can ease the transition back to the office

A big pay raise is tempting, but ask yourself 4 essential questions before you take that job or promotion

We need to talk about racial justice issues at work. Here’s how