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Ethiopia sees the dam as a way to bring electricity to tens of millions of people who currently rely on firewood, while Egypt regards it as a strategic threat that could siphon off critical water supplies.

China’s global quest for rare-earth supplies has delivered upheaval in the electoral landscape of an icebound island 5,000 miles away.

With 17 startups participating, Berkeley SkyDeck’s Demo Day isn’t the largest cohort we’ve seen by any stretch. The collection of companies is, however, defined by a wide range of focuses, from pioneering diabetes treatments to retrofitting autonomous trucking, curated by

CaptivateIQ, which has developed a no-code platform to help companies design customized sales commission plans, has raised $46 million in a Series B round led by Accel. Existing backers Amity, S28 Capital, Sequoia, and Y Combinator also participated in the

One in four Americans say they won’t get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point. (Image credit: John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

‘A moment of peril’: Biden sees infections climb on his watch  The Washington Post U.S. surpasses 150 million vaccine shots under Biden, on track to hit president’s new 200 million shots goal  CNBC Biden moves up vaccine eligibility date in race against

‘A moment of peril’: Biden’s coronavirus response collides with case spikes  The Washington Post U.S. surpasses 150 million vaccine shots under Biden, on track to hit president’s new 200 million shots goal  CNBC President Joe Biden delivers remarks on state of vaccinations

The European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as possible but rare side effect of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, stressing the shot’s benefits outweigh the risks. (Image credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Derek Chauvin Trial Breaks ‘Blue Wall Of Silence,’ But Will It Transform Policing?  NPR LIVE: George Floyd murder trial continues for Derek Chauvin former police officer accused  Yahoo Finance Many of Derek Chauvin’s law enforcement colleagues disagree with how he restrained George

Derek Chauvin Trial Breaks ‘Blue Wall Of Silence,’ But Will It Transform Policing?  NPR Many of Derek Chauvin’s law enforcement colleagues disagree with how he restrained George Floyd. Here’s how they have testified.  ABC News Op-ed: The Derek Chauvin trial cannot vindicate