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R/GA Ventures announces its new Coalition Venture Studio to support Black founders

Design and marketing consultancy R/GA is expanding its Venture Studios program with the launch of a new Coalition Venture Studio focused specifically on supporting Black-led and Black-owned startups. The initiative is led by R/GA Entrepreneur in Residence Davyeon Ross, a

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Watch Live: Biden Holds 1st Press Conference Of His Presidency

President Biden is expected to tout his early successes and press for his legislative wish list. But he is likely to face questions about immigration and mass shootings. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

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Colorado shooting suspect makes first court appearance

The suspected gunman in the Boulder supermarket shooting that killed 10 people appeared in court Thursday for the first time, and his attorney asked for a health assessment “to address his mental illness.”

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US jobless numbers

A popular measure of America’s economic health has become pretty useless

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Bluu Biosciences raises cash to become Europe’s first purveyor of lab grown salmon, trout, and carp

A startup from Europe is joining the race to become the first big provider of lab grown fish. Bluu Biosciences has raised €7 million in a round of financing from investors including Manta Ray Ventures, Norrsken VC, Be8, CPT Capital

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Massive ship blocking the Suez Canal brings billions of dollars in trade to a standstill – CNBC

Massive ship blocking the Suez Canal brings billions of dollars in trade to a standstill  CNBC Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises  BBC News Suez Canal Jam Makes Oil Tankers Profitable After Losing Money  Bloomberg Cargo ship blocking Suez Canal

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Italy celebrates its ‘supreme poet’ with Dante Day

Dante, the giant of world literature who wrote the “Divine Comedy”, was feted across Italy on Thursday with a “Dantedi” (Dante Day), setting off wider celebrations for the 700th anniversary of his death. March 25 was picked last year to

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New York moves to legalize recreational marijuana

New York State officials struck a deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow recreational use of cannabis. The move would create the largest legal cannabis market on the East Coast, potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs and significant startups

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UserTesting, Dell for Entrepreneurs & B Capital Group Talk Operational Flexibility, Agility & Speed at TC Early Stage 2021

Baking operational flexibility, agility and speed into your startup’s DNA from the get-go will go a long way toward driving your ultimate success. Understanding its importance and learning best practices might seem daunting, but TC Early Stage 2021: Operations and

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NYC Mayor Promises To Help Broadway Re-Open By September

At a Thursday press conference, mayor Bill de Blasio announced a series of public health measures aimed at re-starting New York City’s cultural life and theatrical industry. (Image credit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage/Getty Images)

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