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Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have published “The Little Tech Agenda.” AP Photo/Paul Sakuma Can America maintain the power it has accumulated in the 20th century?Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz believe startups can play a key role in that process.But they worry that startups face forces that could devastate — and America’s global leadership. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz are worried about 21st century America.Less than 24 hours after the Fourth of July, the two investors who head the venture capital firm A16z delivered a lengthy, Silicon Valley-style speech…

The Korea Startup Forum (KSF) announced on the 8th that applications to participate in “COMEUP Stars 2024” reached a record high of 1,208 companies, marking a significant milestone in the history of the event. Applications for COMEUP Stars were accepted from June 3 to July 5, and the overwhelming response attests to the growing enthusiasm for entrepreneurship both in Korea and abroad. Of the applicants, 1,019 (84.4%) were domestic companies, and 189 (15.6%) were foreign. By industry, healthcare/bio topped the list with 146 companies (12.1%), followed by software with 143 (11.8%), deep tech with 89 (7.4%), lifestyle with…

Geothermal systems are being installed in homes and commercial buildings throughout Louisville, from large-scale projects to single-family homes.The trend is being driven by a 30% federal tax credit and an appetite from climate-conscious consumers to reduce the environmental impact of their properties.But in the long run, this technology can also lead to significant savings on your energy bills.The Courier Journal spoke with industry experts and consumers about geothermal systems and what property owners interested in the technology should consider. Here’s what you need to know.Ask our expertsTypically the first step in evaluating the potential for geothermal heating and cooling in…

Austin Steele/CNN President Joe Biden during the CNN presidential debate on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta. CNN — With President Joe Biden’s political future hanging in the balance, many in the White House, still reeling from his disastrous performance in last month’s presidential debate, are feeling anxious and uncertain about whether Biden will continue his reelection campaign. Multiple sources inside and outside the White House told CNN the mood has been sour since Biden’s dismal performance in CNN’s presidential debate on June 27. Staffers, from junior aides to veterans, have struggled to understand Biden’s halting speech for more than 90…

Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and intensity, with multi-billion dollar disasters becoming the norm. On average, the United States experiences around 10 such disasters each year, causing more than $1 billion in damages. Investing in resilience and preparedness cannot prevent these losses, but it can significantly reduce them. A new economic study by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation finds that for every dollar spent on climate resilience and preparation, communities can save $13 in damages, cleanup costs and economic impacts. The study modeled 25 disaster scenarios that could result in damage…

PMI“Virtual Power Plant Market” from 2024-2034 with covered segments By Technology (Distribution Generation, Demand Response, and Mixed Asset), By Source (Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Cogeneration), By End-User (Utilities, Commercial, Industrial, and Residential), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2034), which provides the perfect mix of market strategies, and industrial expertise with new cutting-edge technology to give the best experience.Covina, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to research report published by Prophecy Market Insights, the virtual power plant (VPP) market size and share was valued at USD 2.1 Billion in 2024 and is forecast to increase to USD 15.8 Billion by 2034,…

The imec.istart accelerator program has announced the addition of six new startups to its summer 2024 cohort. These companies will introduce transformative innovations across a range of industries. Imec’s open accelerator program, imec.istart, provides technology startups with pre-seed funding and customized support to foster their global growth. Introducing six new startups Dex – Founded by Leonard Tam, Carl Boel, Kim Note and Michiel Van den Camp, Dexr is a Ghent-based startup transforming XR learning and training to be accessible and cost-effective. Dital – Led by Alexandra Maksimov and Dan Tatar, Brussels-based Ditar aims to transform the optical industry with augmented…

U.S. stocks were modestly higher early Monday ahead of a key week that could provide important signals on near-term interest rate movements.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.2% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) added 0.1% after both indexes hit new all-time highs on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) added about 0.5%.The S&P and Nasdaq are on track to hit new records after Friday’s jobs report suggested the labor market continues to cool, sparking a buying spree in anticipation of a September interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which is expected to happen in September, according to…

My Top 10 to Watch Monday, July 8 Boeing pleaded guilty to criminal fraud stemming from the fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019. The aircraft maker agreed to pay a $243.6 million fine. Prosecutors said Boeing must invest at least $455 million in compliance and safety programs, among other conditions. The plea deal doesn’t mean much when it comes to Boeing’s planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. After months of talks, Paramount Global agreed to merge with Skydance. The deal would end the Redstone family’s control of movie studios and media companies, including the CBS broadcast network and cable…

As Nigerians switch to Silver Lake Television (SLTV), the country’s satellite pay-TV service, one man has scrapped an amazing perk available to users.The man said that SLTV allows users to watch some channels for free (FTA) without subscribing. Legit.ng has learnt that market prices of SLTV decoders are increasing and may be linked to the growing demand for pay TV.A Nigerian, Aaron Simon, has called on Nigerians to hurry up and subscribe to SLTV satellite pay TV.Aaron made this appeal in a Facebook post sharing some interesting benefits of using SLTV.SLTV provides free-to-air channels to its users, he said. The…