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What Iran stockpiling uranium for a nuclear bomb is really about 

A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows an Iranian flag in Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, during an official ceremony to kick-start works on a second reactor at the facility.  | Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images It’s scary, but

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Here’s How to Self-Quarantine If You Get Exposed to Coronavirus

As the new coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, an increasing number of people have been told to self-quarantine. While some have tested positive for the virus, others have simply been exposed to it and have been advised

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Chargify acquires Keen to bring event-based billing to its platform

Chargify, the subscription billing platform, announced today that it has acquired event streaming company, Keen for an undisclosed amount. One interesting aspect of this deal is that both companies are part of the Scaleworks private equity firm’s stable of companies.

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Bluecrew launches a mobile app to help businesses manage a flexible workforce

Bluecrew, a flexible staffing business owned by holding company IAC, is launching a new mobile app called Bluecrew Manager. Rather than relying on a network of independent contractors, Bluecrew hires its own W-2 employees, who in turn have the option

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Tel Aviv launches ‘soft landing’ services for international businesses, workers

White City looks to entice foreign firms and entrepreneurs with guide to setting up shop in Israel as tech industry struggles with a lack of skilled employees

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IDF bars all foreign travel for troops, considers next steps to confront virus

Military calls off all international exercises — in Israel and abroad — as Health Ministry issues harsher restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the disease

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Coronavirus: Cruise Ship In Limbo Off California After Former Passenger Died

Officials believe a passenger was exposed to the novel coronavirus during a trip from San Francisco to Mexico in the middle of February. The ship just returned from Hawaii. (Image credit: Luis M. Alvarez /AP)

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Passengers Stranded as British Airline Flybe Collapses, Weakened by Coronavirus’ Impact on Travel Industry

(LONDON) — The struggling British airline Flybe collapsed Thursday amid drops in demand caused by the new coronavirus, leaving passengers stranded and threatening the viability of regional airports across the country. Flybe’s fall highlights the damage that the virus outbreak

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Coronavirus: Cruise Ship In Limbo Off California After Former Passenger Died – NPR

Coronavirus: Cruise Ship In Limbo Off California After Former Passenger Died  NPR A cruise ship that carried a man who died from coronavirus is headed back to California with 2,500 passengers  CNN Coronavirus Updates: Cruise Ship Held Off California as State Declares

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Get 20% off a Crunchbase Pro subscription with Extra Crunch

We’re excited to announce a new community perk in partnership with Crunchbase. Starting today, annual and two-year members of Extra Crunch that are new to Crunchbase can get 20% off a Crunchbase Pro subscription. Crunchbase is the leading provider of

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