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Virgin Hyperloop selects West Virginia to test its futuristic transport system

The Verge

Virgin Hyperloop One announced its plan to build a $500 million certification center to advance its vision of the future of high-speed transportation in West Virginia. The Hyperloop Certification Center is the start of the hyperloop journey for West Virginia, for the United States, and for the world,” Branson said in a statement.

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Waymo aims to offer paid robotaxi rides in Washington DC next year

Engadget

Next up are Atlanta and Miami , and now the company has revealed plans to offer its driverless Waymo One service in the nation's capital in 2026. Waymo is continuing to expand its foothold across the US, having recently started offering paid robotaxi services in more parts of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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The 10 most innovative computing companies of 2025

Fast Company Tech

SambaNova Systems For chips that could deliver exponential AI application gains SambaNova Systems platform, designed for enterprise and government use, combines AI chips with Samba-1, an open-source large language model similar to OpenAIs GPT-4. TSMC had record 2024 annual revenue of $87.8 billion, a 33.9% increase over 2023.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

Effective governance requires a commitment to all aspects of their role, not just the parts that might seem most appealing or convenient. . — Jeff Guyett from Community Action Center A Commitment to the Entire Role, Not Just the Fun Parts It’s important for board members to understand that they can’t selectively fulfill their duties.

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Bureaucrats with Clue

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Last night I was able to meet Vivek Kundra, the new Chief Information Officer of the federal government, at an event organized by Full Circle Fund and the Craigslist Foundation hosted by IBM at their offices on Market Street in San Francisco. For me, it's an amazing change. Here's some background on these three key White House staffers.

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Rocket Lab to go public via SPAC at valuation of $4.1 billion

TechCrunch

launch facility at Wallops Island, Virginia. government, including national security payloads, and that’s a key revenue opportunity for it going forward. The launch company was founded in 2006, and is led by founder Peter Beck. In 2013, it opened its California headquarters, and it has already completed its first U.S.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. And through that work, we know that nature provides for us as much as it depends on us. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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