Best British Tech Network Podcasts (2025)

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Senate fails to pass both Republicans & Democratic proposals to extend federal government funding, increasing chances of a shutdown starting October 1 58:37

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Senate fails to pass two versions of a government funding extension to avoid a shutdown At the end of the month: a Republican one that the House passed today that funds the government for another 7 weeks, and a Democratic one that does that but also extends Obamacare insurance subsidies; House passes a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Cha…

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Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web 4:00

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Mastodon, the non-profit organization that maintains the software powering the decentralized alternative to social networks like Threads and X, has a new plan to make money. Instead of relying entirely on donations and grants as before, the company announced Friday that it will now offer paid hosting, moderation, and support services for organizati…

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Tearing And Coloring

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This Week's Topics: Multiple iPhone 17, AirPods unboxings! Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-09-19 Guests: Ewen Rankin, Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, Chuck Joiner, Patrice Brend’amour, Ben Roethig #podcast #apple #technologyBy British Tech Network

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My Password Predates Me

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This Week's Topics: Meta unveils new smart glasses Pandora is 20 years old Microsoft skates through EU probe Deal to keep TikTok in US Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-09-18 Guests: Ewen Rankin, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry #podcast #technology…

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My Password Predates Me 1:16:04

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This Week's Topics: Meta unveils new smart glasses Pandora is 20 years old Microsoft skates through EU probe Deal to keep TikTok in US Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-09-18 Guests: Ewen Rankin, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’amour, Ian Grant, Tom Ferry #podcast #technology…

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JAIpur to MumbAI: US firms invest in India 19:12

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India is becoming one of the largest markets for Artificial Intelligence and shaping how the technology develops. Our correspondent assesses what type of AI superpower the country could be. Tracking the meltdown at Swiss chocolatier Nestlé. And celebrating the life of Robert Redford. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to…

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JAIpur to MumbAI: US firms invest in India 19:12

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India is becoming one of the largest markets for Artificial Intelligence and shaping how the technology develops. Our correspondent assesses what type of AI superpower the country could be. Tracking the meltdown at Swiss chocolatier Nestlé. And celebrating the life of Robert Redford. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to…

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US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks; plus, OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild 9:56

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The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed federal charges against British teenager Thalha Jubair, who prosecutors accuse of being involved in at least 120 cyberattacks, including the U.S. Courts system, and the extortion of dozens of U.S. companies. In other news, Every now and then, researchers at the biggest tech companies drop a bombsh…

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Pres. Trump & British Prime Minister Starmer talk tech investment, Ukraine & Gaza wars, and Kimmel suspension & free speech at joint news conference in England 57:02

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President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day of his state visit to Great Britain. The two announce what they call a "U.K.-U.S. Tech Prosperity Deal" and answer questions at a news conference about the wars in Ukraine & Gaza. We hear from the leaders and talk about the state visit with C-SPAN's Westminster C…

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Nvidia buys $5 billion stake in Intel, planning AI chip collaboration, also,Bumble BFF’s revamped app is here, focusing on friend groups 5:55

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Nvidia has agreed to buy a $5 billion stake in Intel as part of a broader deal to together develop “multiple generations” of data center and PC products. Also, With friendship apps continuing to gain popularity, Bumble announced on Wednesday the relaunch of its Bumble For Friends app. With younger generations seeking to expand their social circles,…

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Amazon launches AI agent to help sellers complete tasks and manage their businesses, also, Lyft and Waymo are partnering to bring robotaxis to Nashville 5:22

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Amazon announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing an always-on AI agent that will help sellers on its platform run their businesses. The company is updating Seller Assistant, its AI tool for third-party sellers, to help handle tasks on the seller’s behalf. Waymo has struck a deal with ride-hailing company Lyft to launch a robotaxi service in Nash…

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Wary pharma: AstraZeneca sours on UK 22:31

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Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has paused a £200m investment in Britain and could move its primary listing to America. Can the UK maintain its status as a “life-science superpower”? Why autonomous air wings are the future of war in the sky. And how scientists in the Caribbean are restoring the barrier reef through “coral IVF”. Listen to what matt…

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Wary pharma: AstraZeneca sours on UK 22:31

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Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has paused a £200m investment in Britain and could move its primary listing to America. Can the UK maintain its status as a “life-science superpower”? Why autonomous air wings are the future of war in the sky. And how scientists in the Caribbean are restoring the barrier reef through “coral IVF”. Listen to what matt…

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates quarter point; newest Fed Governor Stephen Miran votes no, calls for half-point cut 55:58

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Federal Reserve announces an interest rate cut of a quarter percentage point, lowering borrowing costs for the first time since December. Newest Fed Governor Stephen Miran, who has taken a leave of absence from his job as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, votes for a bigger cut of 0.5%; U.S. House begins work on the federal gov…

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Sonair built its 3D ultrasonic sensor with robotic safety in mind, and Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations 8:39

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As robots increasingly enter human spaces, robotics companies will need to think about safety differently than they did when robots were largely siloed from their human counterparts. Sonair thinks its sensors can help robotics companies reach their safety goals — with a solution that is both better and cheaper than popular LIDAR technology. Also, W…

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Offensive: UN calls it genocide, Israel persists 24:44

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A new United Nations report says Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute “genocide”. That has not deterred Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, from mounting a ground offensive on Gaza City. The stakes – and steaks – of Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain. And life-hacks, Chinese style. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and bu…

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Offensive: UN calls it genocide, Israel persists 24:44

2d ago24:44

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A new United Nations report says Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute “genocide”. That has not deterred Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, from mounting a ground offensive on Gaza City. The stakes – and steaks – of Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain. And life-hacks, Chinese style. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and bu…

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Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents 12:03

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For years, Big Tech CEOs have touted visions of AI agents that can autonomously use software applications to complete tasks for people. But take today’s consumer AI agents out for a spin, whether it’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent or Perplexity’s Comet, and you’ll quickly realize how limited the technology still is. Making AI agents more robust may take a…

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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on high-level FBI firings, releasing Epstein files, Charlie Kirk shooting investigation 59:54

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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee about accusations the agency is being politicized, whether all the Epstein files will be released and his handling of the investigation into the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk; Utah County's Attorney General says the suspect in the Kirk shooting is being c…

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Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support, also, Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases 6:40

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Calm is launching a new standalone app for more personalized sleep support, the company announced on Tuesday. The new Calm Sleep app is available on iOS and is designed to help people wind down, sleep better, and wake up refreshed. On Tuesday, Google announced a new open protocol for purchases initiated by AI agents — automated software programs th…

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Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm ... and more tech news 4:53

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A new iOS app called Awake, designed specifically for heavy sleepers who must complete missions to turn off their alarms, launched Monday. The app is only available to users with the iOS 26 update, which also came out on Monday. he U.S. has reached a “framework” deal with China for social media platform TikTok, CNBC reported, citing Treasury Secret…

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Honey, we shrunk the kids: population fall 23:46

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Falling fertility makes a global decline in population inevitable. That will change the shape and make up of societies. But it may not make us poorer. Are large language models really woke? And reading is on the wane – and why that matters. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economi…

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Honey, we shrunk the kids: population fall 23:46

4d ago23:46

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Falling fertility makes a global decline in population inevitable. That will change the shape and make up of societies. But it may not make us poorer. Are large language models really woke? And reading is on the wane – and why that matters. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economi…

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Innovative Finance Models for Heat Pump Deployment 1:02:54

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Send us a text Nathan is joined by Zachary Gill at Energiesprong and Matthew Boyes at Hometree Finance to discuss the different innovative approaches that have been developed by Heat Pump Ready projects, the key lessons from the programme about finance models to support heat pump deployment and the insights into making finance affordable and attrac…

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Should we trust AI as a creative collaborator with Professor Anjana Susarla 27:26

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By 2026, Europol estimates that more than 90% of online content could be AI-generated – from music and written work to imagery and beyond. But what does this shift mean for creativity, originality, and the role of human value in the process? In this episode of Tech Tomorrow, David Elliman speaks with Anjana Susarla, Professor of Responsible AI at t…

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Pres. Trump deploys the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, calling it a ‘replica’ of his anti-crime effort in Washington, DC 38:08

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President Donald Trump announces he’s sending the National Guard into Memphis, Tennessee to combat crime; Vice President JD Vance host the late Charlie Kirk's daily radio show; talks continue in Congress to keep the government open and funded past the end of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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‘Selling coffee beans to Starbucks’ – how the AI boom could leave AI’s biggest companies behind ... and more 9:17

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How much do foundation models matter? It might seem like a silly question, but it’s come up a lot in conversations with AI startups, which are increasingly comfortable with businesses that used to be dismissed as “GPT wrappers,” or companies that build interfaces on top of existing AI models like ChatGPT. Also, following its long-awaited launch of …

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What Moves Us - Recording Your Mobile calls for safety-critical rail comms: what changes in March and how to get ready 24:42

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In our latest episode, Johannah and Liam are joined by Rail Innovation Group member Pipcall's Johan Gericke and end user Miles Allcock. We dig into the upcoming requirement for trackside verbal communications to be recorded across the supply chain, not just by Network Rail control rooms. Johan explains what the rule means in practice for contractor…

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Losing the plot: Brazil-US relations tested 24:45

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After Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for trying to organise a coup in 2023, Donald Trump accused Brazil of staging a “witch hunt”. How will America respond? Niche sports like padel and tag are now attracting sponsorship and broadcast deals. And meet the real Lord Downton: Julian Fellowes. Listen to what matters most, from global…

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Losing the plot: Brazil-US relations tested 24:45

4d ago24:45

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After Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for trying to organise a coup in 2023, Donald Trump accused Brazil of staging a “witch hunt”. How will America respond? Niche sports like padel and tag are now attracting sponsorship and broadcast deals. And meet the real Lord Downton: Julian Fellowes. Listen to what matters most, from global…

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Pilot union urges FAA to reject Rainmaker’s drone cloud-seeding plan 7:08

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Rainmaker Technology’s bid to deploy cloud-seeding flares on small drones is being met by resistance from the airline pilots union, which has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to consider denying the startup’s request unless it meets stricter safety guidelines. The FAA’s decision will signal how the regulator views weather modification by u…

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Weekend Edition: Charlie Kirk, Remembering 9/11 and Dr. Paul Offit 28:01

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First – we chat with Punchbowl News congressional reporter Max Cohen about the prospects for a potential government shutdown in a few short weeks – and the political and policy obstacles to a potential deal. Then: Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit discusses his recent r…

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Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) says 'we got him' in announcing the arrest of a 22-year-old suspected of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk 53:25

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Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) announces the arrest in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk of 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson of Utah; President Donald Trump says he will send National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, the next city he is targeting with federal resources to reduce crime; former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pi…

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Apple’s latest iPhone security feature just made life more difficult for spyware makers 7:26

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The feature is called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) and is designed to help stop memory corruption bugs, which are some of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by spyware developers and makers of phone forensic devices used by law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Keynote Poker Winner

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This Week's Topics: Keynote Poker wrap up and winner iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air AirPods Pro 3 AppleWatch 11 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-09-12 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'amour, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, and Ewen Rankin podcast #apple #technology…

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iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Keynote Poker Winner 1:11:03

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This Week's Topics: Keynote Poker wrap up and winner iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air AirPods Pro 3 AppleWatch 11 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Episode's chat: https://britishtechnetwork.com/chat/view.php?dt=2025-09-12 Guests: Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend'amour, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, and Ewen Rankin podcast #apple #technology…

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When the son comes up: the Murdoch succession battle 24:58

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A high-stakes tussle about who will take over Fox and News Corp from Rupert Murdoch has concluded; Lachlan, his eldest son, came out on top. Will the new boss be the same as the old boss? Our correspondent looks at kush, a synthetic opioid tearing through west Africa. And a look back on the life and style of Giorgio Armani. Get a world of insights …

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When the son comes up: the Murdoch succession battle 24:58

7d ago24:58

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A high-stakes tussle about who will take over Fox and News Corp from Rupert Murdoch has concluded; Lachlan, his eldest son, came out on top. Will the new boss be the same as the old boss? Our correspondent looks at kush, a synthetic opioid tearing through west Africa. And a look back on the life and style of Giorgio Armani. Get a world of insights …

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Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities, also, FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions 6:37

7d ago6:37

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The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of violating federal law by discriminating against people with physical disabilities. In particular, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) civil rights division claims that the company and its drivers “routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities,…

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Manhunt continues for Charlie Kirk's killer; 9/11 terror attack anniversary; Senate GOP changes rules to speed up nominee confirmation 55:46

8d ago55:46

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FBI releases photos of a person of interest in the shooting death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk and asks the public for help in identifying him. FBI also gives an update on the evidence recovered sofar, including the suspected firearm used; President Donald Trump announces he will award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal…

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Lossless Brains 1:07:44

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This Week's Topics: Patrice Brend'amour and Jeff Gamet hold down the fort in this fall's first post-Summer of Fun episode. Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes Our eight-year wait is over – Spotify Lossless is finally here! More than 10 European startups became unicorns this year OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing dea…

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Lossless Brains

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This Week's Topics: Patrice Brend'amour and Jeff Gamet hold down the fort in this fall's first post-Summer of Fun episode. Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes Our eight-year wait is over – Spotify Lossless is finally here! More than 10 European startups became unicorns this year OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing dea…

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How Bill Gates’s fellowship program is adapting to global uncertainty, plus a California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law 8:38

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There’s plenty of uncertainty to go around this year, including a global trade war, shifting policy priorities, and an economy that’s starting to stumble. Breakthrough Energy, a climate tech organization founded by Bill Gates, has also been shifting in response. The group always placed long bets, though it appears to be reappraising some of them. I…

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Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk 23:01

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America’s most prominent young conservative was assassinated while conducting one of his signature campus events. His death might only widen political divides. In Asia a broad trend of deflation points to lower prices but unhealthy economies. And what happens when spiritual leaders are given hallucinogens. Get a world of insights by subscribing to …