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Berlin’s Gorillas lays off 300, explores ‘strategic options’ in 4 countries as funds dry up for its $3B instant grocery play

TechCrunch

” Going forward, it will focus instead on its home market of Germany, as well as France, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, which it says collectively account for 90% of its revenues currently.The announcement came on the heels of a report in the German press last night about the layoffs.

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary talks crypto and why he’s pro stablecoins

TechCrunch

So a $400 million [total investment], at a $9 billion valuation from the most conservative money managers on earth. More of that buzz, you know, it’s just a matter of when one of these bills becomes law. Do you talk to people who make laws, whether it’s in Congress or in the White House or anywhere about this?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Craig is a summer associate exploring new applications for Miradi, Benetech’s user-friendly conservation project planning and monitoring software. She holds a master’s degree in Political Sciences, Public Law and Contemporary History from University of Konstanz, Germany.

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

Mashable Tech

Along those same lines, using a VPN to unblock streaming services like Netflix from a country where it's not available isn't technically against the law, but it is a violation of the company's terms of use — i.e., you may get slapped with a warning or error message if caught. Let's not get too brazen, here. Choosing a VPN can be tricky.

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Bayer ordered to pay $2 billion in latest Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

Fast Company Tech

The penalties awarded include $65 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages, law firms Arnold & Itkin LLP and Kline & Specter PC said in a statement. ” Germany-based Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018, has continued to dispute claims that Roundup causes cancer.

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What to know about the car attack in Munich

Fast Company Tech

The incident follows a series of attacks involving immigrants in recent months that have pushed migration to the forefront of the campaign for Germanys Feb. Curbing migration is also a core issue for the far-right Alternative for Germany , which polls put in second place behind the conservatives. 23 election.

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This Jesuit priest picks prison over a fine for climate activism

Fast Company Tech

Numerous similar protests have taken place across Germany and other countries in recent years, as activists try to draw attention to the urgency of tackling climate change. The public and political response to such road blockades has been mixed. It’s not the first time, that Alt was convicted for his activism.

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