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WeWork files for bankruptcy in a stunning downfall from its $47 billion heyday

With its flexible office spaces, WeWork once was seen as a Silicon Valley darling led by an eccentric and charismatic founder. Financial troubled intervened, followed by the pandemic.

November 07, 2023
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Sweden's Northvolt wants to rival China's battery dominance to power electric cars

Northvolt's CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies.

July 01, 2023
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The FDIC normally insures deposits up to $250,000. It made an exception when Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed, guaranteeing all deposits at both banks.

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Will the FDIC's move to cover uninsured deposits set a risky precedent?

Some say the decision to guarantee deposits beyond the typical $250,000 limit was necessary to keep the financial system stable. Others argue this sets a bad precedent if other banks run into trouble.

March 14, 2023
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Want to lay off workers more smoothly? There's a startup for that

The tech industry is in turmoil. But there's at least one startup that is thriving these days, and it's one that's helping other startups lay off workers.

July 26, 2022
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Hill Hall on the campus of Savannah State University. The building is in the classical revival architectural style, and features several pillars on the front exterior.

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New mentorship program at Savannah State aims to boost Black-owned business creation

A new collaboration between Georgia's oldest public HBCU and a network of volunteer business mentors will lend real-world expertise to aspiring entrepreneurs.

March 04, 2022
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The Lucid Air takes the stage at the 2021 LA Autoshow on November 17, 2021. The luxury electric sedan won the 2022 Motortrend Car of the Year award this month.

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Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot

They aren't household names yet, but Rivian and Lucid are two auto startups attracting a lot of buzz – and loads of money.

November 27, 2021
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From Siri to suggested films on Netflix, artificial intelligence is everywhere.

Friday Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence And Social Media

It's Friday and you know what that means: It's time for On Second Thought's weekly roundtable. Today we gathered three people who work in tech to talk...

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