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When VCs turned to Zoom, Chicago startups were ready for their close-up

Chicago’s startup scene is finally getting the attention it long felt it deserved.By now it’s common knowledge that 2021 is shaping up to be a breakout year for the startup and venture capital worlds,

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World's biggest sandcastle constructed in Denmark

The world's tallest sand sculpture, towering more than 20 meters and comprising nearly 5,000 tonnes of sand according to its designers, is pictured under construction in Blokhus, Denmark, July

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Elsa weakens to a tropical storm as it takes aim at Florida

Elsa weakened to a tropical storm as it threatened Florida’s northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday after raking past the Tampa Bay region with gusty winds and heavy rain.The

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How one founder navigated a highly personal product category and a major shift in focus

ON this week’s episode of Found, we speak to Rob Schutz, co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Ro. Ro recently raised $500 million, bringing its total raised to date to near $1 billion. The dig

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Thousands in London protest against the use of COVID-19 vaccines

Despite having the most successful vaccine program in Europe, hundreds of protestors are objecting to the decision to issue vaccine certificates that may determine access to venues or for travel.

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Kabul, a city of beauty and great gems

A view of Share-e Naw in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. Mohammad Hadees /CGTN For most people, hearing the name of Kabul might bring to mind images of war, destruction and bloodshed. Less know

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Champions League: Real Madrid capitalize on Atalanta's mistakes

Players of Real Madrid celebrate after scoring a goal in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg game against Atalanta at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in Madrid, Spain, March 16, 2021. /CF

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European roundup: Barca knocked out, Liverpool into quarters

Lionel Messi scored one stunning goal but then had a penalty saved as Barcelona failed in their attempt to produce a second Champions League comeback for the ages against Paris Saint-Germain on We

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Djokovic to return at Miami Open, Kvitova clinches Qatar Open title

World number one Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will return to the court at this month's Miami Open having recuperated from a muscle tear during the first Grand Slam of the season, while two-time

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Gu Ailing bags slopestyle bronze as new season gets underway

01:21 As the FIS Freeski World Cup kicked off its new season in Stubai, Austria on Friday, Chinese star skier Gu Ailing finished third in the slopestyle event, setting a good tone for

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10 dead as California fire becomes deadliest of year

The terrible toll of California’s wildfires became more evident as a mother confirmed her 16-year-old son was among those killed when an inferno tore through several ha

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Ecuadorian hummingbirds chirp ultrasonic songs of seduction

Perched on a flowering shrub on a windy Andean mountainside, the tiny Ecuadorian Hillstar hummingbird chirps songs of seduction that only another bird of its kind can hear.As the male sings, he infla

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Wild fire in U.S. Arizona scorches nearly 175,000 acres

The Bush Fire burning in northeast of Phoenix, U.S. state of Arizona, raged to 174,397 acres (705.76 square km) as of Saturday morning, with 7 percent containment. Acc

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Largest active wild fire in U.S. grows to over 110,000 acres

The Bush Fire burning in northeast of Phoenix, U.S. state of Arizona, raged to 114,941 acres (465.15 sq km) as of Thursday morning with 5 percent containment. Now the

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Track-laying work begins for major railway in China's Xinjiang

Track-laying work has begun for a major railway project in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway spans more than 825 km, with

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Birhanu wins for second year running at virus-hit Tokyo marathon

Ethiopia's Birhanu Legese wins the Tokyo Marathon 2020, Tokyo, Japan, March 1, 2020. /VCG Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia won the virus-hit Tokyo marathon, which reduced its usual mass participatio

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Opportunity blows for offshore wind in China

Chongming Island in east China's Shanghai city. /VCG U.S. and Chinese researchers have found that China's offshore wind could significantly increase its wind capacity.The study, published Frid