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One very long weekend in New York City for Megan Price

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Megan Price New York City has many attractions – people often visit Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, among many other sights. I go to New York City to spend the weekend staring at my computer screen. Stop and frisk” is the common name used to reference police stopping a pedestrian.

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Nonprofits get $10 million grant from Google to expand AI

Mashable Tech

Channeled through community foundations in Atlanta, Austin, Columbia, New York City, and San Francisco, more than $10 million in grants have been awarded to technical nonprofits that will then supply individualized AI support to organizations in their communities.

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Lime is bringing its electric mopeds to New York City

The Verge

Lime’s bright green electric mopeds are coming to New York City. Lime was also recently approved to deploy 1,000 electric scooters in the Bronx as part of New York City’s inaugural shared scooter pilot. It’s the second US market for Lime’s mopeds, after first launching them in Washington, DC.

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Banana Republic’s new White Lotus collection is designed for you to look MOV (moneyed on vacation)

Fast Company Tech

But more broadly, the collection also points to how the clothing company is repositioning for a new chapter of its own, as it seeks to regain relevance and elevate its brand positioning. Prices range from $40 to $300. The rebrand of Gap Inc and its subsidiaries, including Banana Republic, has been underway for over a year now.

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With the launch of GapStudio, Gap wants you to rethink everything you know about the brand

Fast Company Tech

He and his team work out of the GapStudio atelier (thats fashion for workshop), a new space in Gap Incs New York City headquarters thats the epicenter of a new design vision for Gap. Posen plans to invite other guest designers, a strategy that has worked well for bridge and mass market brands like Uniqlo and H&M.

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Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19

The Verge

Virgin Atlantic filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York on Tuesday. Chapter 15 is a way for foreign companies to let US bankruptcy courts recognize restructuring efforts happening abroad. The airline will run out of cash if the plan isn’t approved.

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Changing our vision of Change: Revisiting the Pollyanna Principles

Amy Sample Ward

Last week, the New York Times ran an article exploring a segment of the nonprofit/social impact sector that the author saw as a small minority of organizations, but one I care deeply about: those that plan to go out of business. Read the first 4 chapters for free. Learn more about the book.

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