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Tech Billionaire Vinod Khosla Wants to Pay More Taxes. He Explained to Us Why.

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tech Billionaire Vinod Khosla Wants to Pay More Taxes. He Explained to Us Why.
The early OpenAI investor explains his qualms with America’s tax system, the reason Silicon Valley tilted toward Trump and how AI will change our economy.

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Alcoa Buys South32 Aluminum Assets in Up to $5.6 Billion Deal

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alcoa Buys South32 Aluminum Assets in Up to $5.6 Billion Deal
Alcoa has agreed to buy South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets across Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a cash-and-stock deal.

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EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles
Industry experts think newfound knowledge of battery durability is a game-changer for consumer confidence in EVs.

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News Quiz for July 4, 2026

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for July 4, 2026
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The Company Founder Who Got Fired for Ignoring His Own Return-to-Office Rules

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Company Founder Who Got Fired for Ignoring His Own Return-to-Office Rules
The former executive alleges his fellow co-owners used the policy as an excuse to push him out of the asset-management firm he helped run.

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The Quest to Make Humanoid Robots Safe Enough for Humans

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Quest to Make Humanoid Robots Safe Enough for Humans
Viral mishaps underscore a big challenge for robot makers: How can they ensure a humanoid doesn’t hurt a human?

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Ipsen to Buy Swiss Biotech Memo in Deal That Could Top $800 Million

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ipsen to Buy Swiss Biotech Memo in Deal That Could Top $800 Million
The move marks Ipsen’s second acquisition this week after its agreement to take over Kartos Therapeutics, a company developing a drug to treat a rare blood cancer.

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This Simple White Line Is America’s Greatest Unsung Innovation

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Simple White Line Is America’s Greatest Unsung Innovation
You know about the lightbulb and the iPhone. This is the unknown story of another ingenious creation that changed a nation.

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ALLO Fiber Invites Businesses to Enter Contest for ALLO Business Sponsorship; Contest Ends on September 22

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A business has many critical focus areas and cybersecurity is rapidly becoming one of the most important. It’s no longer just a technical concern; cybersecurity is a critical part of protecting any business. With so […]

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George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Annual Carver Day Celebration on July 11

July 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

George Washington Carver National Monument invites the community to save the date for Saturday, July 11 as they celebrate the Annual Carver Day Celebration! This year, they’re celebrating the 83rd anniversary of George Washington Carver […]

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