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Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition
Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition Lyft has acquired mobility platform FreeNow, giving it its first major presence in Europe after years of operating exclusively in the US and Canada. The acquisition nearly doubles Lyft’s potential market and will aid the company as it competes with dominant player Uber in the European […]
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OpenAI Valued at $300 Billion after Closing $40 Billion In Funding
OpenAI Valued at $300 Billion after Closing $40 Billion In Funding OpenAI has closed a $40 billion funding round, valuing the company at $300 billion, making it one of the most valuable private tech companies. The funding round was led by SoftBank and included investments from Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive, with OpenAI planning to […]
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, to reshape U.S. trade and boost domestic industry. Framing the announcement as “Liberation Day,” he proposed a 10% tariff on essentially all imports, […]
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