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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Can Atomico's New $1. 24 Billion Fund Reignite Europe's Tech Boom?

Atomico has announced a $1.24 billion funding round, split into two parts: a $754 million growth-stage fund for later stage companies and a $485 million early-stage fund for startups just starting out. This comes after a dramatic slowdown in European tech funding which dropped to $45 billion in 202

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: A Two-Pronged Approach or a Gamble?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is rumored to be taking a dual-sourcing approach, using both TSMC's N3P and Samsung's SF2 processes. Qualcomm, facing a hefty $240 price tag for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 due to its sole reliance on TSMC, seems eager to diversify its manufacturing partners. Qualcomm is reported

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jennie's Solo Leap: A New Chapter or Just a Tune Change?

BLACKPINK's Jennie has signed a solo deal with Columbia Records after announcing her split from YG Entertainment in December for her individual projects while continuing as part of BLACKPINK. Her success with "One of the Girls" and "You & Me" suggests talent but also backing of label power and grou

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's New Legal Maverick: Gregg Ramer Takes on Tinseltown

What if I told you there's a new sheriff in town when it comes to entertainment law? Well, buckle up, because Gregg Ramer is shaking things up with his brand-spanking-new boutique firm, Ramer Entertainment Law. This guy's got two decades of experience under his belt, representing everyone from A-lis

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Pirx's Perplexing Pursuit: Unraveling the Mystery Behind Lem's Legendary Tale

In a thrilling twist of fate, Nafta Films and Film & Music Entertainment have joined forces to bring Stanislaw Lem's captivating novella 'The Inquest of Pilot Pirx' to life on the silver screen. Previous cinematic adaptations of Lem's work, such as Steven Soderbergh's 'Solaris' starring George Cloo

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Peter Molyneux: AI Will Revolutionize Gaming. . . Or Maybe Not?

Video game development is about to get a whole lot easier, at least according to Peter Molyneux. The renowned British designer believes that AI will soon become the secret sauce for creating games, handling everything from characters and animations to dialogue and level design with just a text promp

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

The Deal-Making Circus: A Week of Mergers, Mayhem and Fashion Faux Pas

It's been quite the week in the world of business! First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now).

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is the Internet Giant a Monopoly?

Google, the titan of search, is facing another legal battle, this time over its advertising business. The Justice Department and several states are accusing Google of being a monopoly in the world of online advertising, claiming it uses its power to drive up prices for advertisers and squeeze reven

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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Dad's Legacy to Life-Saving Careers: A Son Follows in His Father's Footsteps

A heartwarming story unfolds in the Boston biotech scene, where a father's legacy inspires his son's career path. Bob Coughlin, a prominent figure in the life sciences industry, has seen his own son, Bobby, conquer a serious health challenge and graduate from UMass Boston. Now, Bobby is joining Mas

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Boston's Restaurants: Summer Slump or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Boston's beloved restaurants are struggling. This summer, typically a slower period anyway, was especially tough. Diners are spending less, coming out less often, and industry experts are asking: is this just a summer blip, or a sign of deeper trouble? We hear from restaurant owners about rising c

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