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The sustainability focused shoe maker Allbirds has taken another step to green its supply chain with a small $2 million investment in a new company called Natural Fiber Welding. Announced this morning, the investment in Natural Fiber Welding will see

The surprise agreement was for the area along the so-called Line of Control, which marks the point at which the two armies stand off in the Kashmir region.

India is establishing new rules to govern internet firms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter, a fresh challenge for the American giants in a huge market that is key to their global expansion.

Australia passes new law requiring Facebook and Google to pay for news  CNN Australia passes new media law that will require Google, Facebook to pay for news  CNBC Bill to Make Facebook, Google Pay for News Clears Last Major Hurdle in Australia  The

China and other Asian manufacturing countries have grabbed a bigger slice of exports of everything from masks to bikes—market share they will likely keep after the public-health crisis fades.

Facebook Bans Myanmar Military Accounts and Ads After Coup  The New York Times Facebook bans Myanmar’s military accounts after deadly coup  CNBC Pro-military marchers in Myanmar attack anti-coup protesters  The Associated Press Facebook bans Myanmar military  Axios Myanmar’s coup is awkward for China  The Washington

Fleets of autonomous 16-passenger vehicles for public transportation to roll out first in France, then rest of Europe, then beyond

TechCrunch is embarking on a major project to survey the venture capital investors of Europe, and their cities. Our survey of VCs in the Czech Republic and Prague will capture how the country is faring, and what changes are being

An innovative education startup is offering culturally responsive learning to Black students across the country. (Image credit: Daniel Fishel for NPR)

Tel Aviv kicks off return of live performances with show for city’s older residents — as long as they have been inoculated or recovered from COVID-19