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Cities Want Ebikes to Stay in Their Lane—but Which One? Jan 21, 2022

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From New York to Moab, Utah, bicyclists and municipal officials are divided over whether ebikes should be permitted on bicycle trails.

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Who Do Young Entrepreneurs Look Up To? Elon Musk Jan 20, 2022

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Steve Jobs is dead, Mark Zuckerberg is tarnished. For the next generation of startup founders, the contributions of Bill Gates feel like ancient history.

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As Kazakhstan Descends into Chaos, Crypto Miners Are at a Loss Jan 19, 2022

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The central Asian country became No. 2 in the world for Bitcoin mining. But political turmoil and power cuts have hit hard, and the future looks bleak.

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Accessible Cars Aren’t Born, They’re Made Jan 18, 2022

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Car buyers looking for specific mobility features have limited options, but customizers and manufacturers are trying to change that.

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You May Be Able to Own a Self-Driving Car After All Jan 17, 2022

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For years, automakers focused on using autonomous technology for “robotaxis,” akin to a shared Uber. A GM announcement this week shows that’s changing.

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Facebook’s Data Center Plans Rile Residents in the Netherlands Jan 14, 2022

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The country has become a magnet for Big Tech facilities, but locals say they will syphon away all their green energy.

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Self-Driving Vehicles Are Here—If You Know Where to Look Jan 13, 2022

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Glossy visions of an autonomous future always seem just out of reach. But two insiders say the technology is available on farms, and on clear, dry streets.

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Public Transit Systems Refocus on Their Core Riders Jan 12, 2022

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In the wake of the pandemic, officials are shifting bus and rail service toward lower-income neighborhoods, while some agencies are eliminating fares.

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A Move for 'Algorithmic Reparation' Calls for Racial Justice in AI Jan 11, 2022

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Researchers are encouraging those who work in AI to explicitly consider racism, gender, and other structural inequalities.

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Advice to Startup Founders: Prepare to Fail Jan 10, 2022

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Three new books explore why fledgling companies flounder—and what to do about it.

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