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Affichage des articles du février, 2019

SpaceX and NASA to Test Launch Crew Dragon, a New Ride to Orbit

No astronauts will be on board for the Saturday launch, but the capsule could carry crew to the space station later in the year. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2GRtq14 via IFTTT

Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s

The ride-hailing companies intend to set up programs to give cash to some of their drivers, enabling them to buy company stock ahead of an initial public offering. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2T7BbXp via IFTTT

Tesla Offers a $35,000 Model 3, as Elon Musk Long Promised

The lower-priced offering comes as sales appear to slow and follows a reduction in the federal tax credit for the company’s electric vehicles. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2TlqXBR via IFTTT

YouTube Bans Comments on Videos of Young Children in Bid to Block Predators

The move by the video-sharing site was a response to the latest content-related problem to touch off a firestorm of criticism among users and advertisers. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2tGhXJc via IFTTT

Cuomo Speaks With Bezos, Furiously Trying to Win Back Amazon

The governor of New York has called Jeff Bezos and other Amazon executives to persuade them to resurrect their plan to build a campus in Long Island City. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2Eq21js via IFTTT

Entrepreneur Index™ Rises Despite Growing Signs of an Economic Slowdown

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A slowing economy and mixed political signals are leaving investors ambivalent about stocks. from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2H7iPyC via IFTTT

Once a Pipe Dream, These Watches Deliver Quality and Affordability

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Wisconsin Governor Backs Effort to Decriminalize Marijuana

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The governor is a cancer survivor who favors access to medical cannabis. from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2Tc45pu via IFTTT

NASA Secures First International Partnership for Moon to Mars Lunar Gateway

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the announcement Thursday by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about Canada’s support for the Gateway lunar outpost and deep space exploration: February 28, 2019 from NASA https://ift.tt/2IImZiS via IFTTT

NASA Awards Contract for Construction Services

NASA has awarded a contract to 13 U.S. companies for building construction services at several California facilities. February 28, 2019 from NASA https://ift.tt/2ECQLRM via IFTTT

NASA Awards Contract for Protective Services at Houston Facilities

NASA has awarded a contract to Praetorian Standard Inc., of Fayetteville, North Carolina, a service disabled veteran-owned small business, to provide comprehensive security services at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, as well as facilities managed by Johnson. February 28, 2019 from NASA https://ift.tt/2Vt7dtI via IFTTT

The Property Brothers Talk Entrepreneurship, Risk-Taking, and the Value of Failure

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Check out our behind-the-scenes video of Drew and Jonathan Scott at our March cover shoot, and what they have to say about creating your own success. from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2Xu9Ugs via IFTTT

Why Baseball's Firings of Scouts Is a Cautionary Tale for Business

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Today, successful teams like the Red Sox and the Yankees may analyze a potential player with analytics. But they also ask their scouts' opinions, as well. from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2T5AOfV via IFTTT

Bill Gates Says These Tech Innovations Will Change the World

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The billionaire philanthropist weighed in on the scientific advances that he believes will make an impact in 2019 and beyond from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2EjeRzP via IFTTT

3 Ways the 'Oprah Effect' Is Timeless for Women Entrepreneurs of Every Background

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As Black History Month 2019 concludes, let's all stand in the power of the brand called 'you.' from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2TmTerM via IFTTT

Facebook and Telegram Are Hoping to Succeed Where Bitcoin Failed

Even as cryptocurrency prices have plunged, several big tech companies are working on their own digital tokens for use in text messaging systems. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BYdmqj via IFTTT

As Huawei’s Influence in Canada Grows, Some Fear Spying. Others Just Want Fast Internet.

From sponsoring “Hockey Night in Canada” to financing 5G research, Huawei’s footprint in Canada is expanding. Former government officials are expressing concern, but many consumers like the products. from NYT > Technology https://ift.tt/2BVRDPH via IFTTT

Facebook and Google Will be Punished With Giant Fines in the U.K. If They Fail to Rid Their Platforms of Toxic Content

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The British government wants tech firms to eradicate illegal hate speech, more subtle forms of abuse like child grooming, and problematic content around suicide and self-harm. from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2BXbq1k via IFTTT

Life-and-Death lessons for 'Piloting' Your Company

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Last week's Amazon plane crash in the waters off Houston reminds us that life-and-death decisions happen in multiple contexts. from Entrepreneur https://ift.tt/2UiLogl via IFTTT