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Reddit Co-founder Joins Net Neutrality Debate

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Alexis Ohanian, the American Internet entrepreneur most famous for co-founding Reddit, has launched a crowdfund campaign to fight the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed “fast lanes” – superior channels that companies can purchase from ISPs to guarantee that their content travels quickly across the Internet.

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Net Threats: Internet Openness in Danger

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Reflecting the increasing attention paid to information security by many Americans, Pew Research recently conducted a large study, “ Net Threats ”, to identify important trends among technology experts’ opinions and predictions regarding the future of digital security. By Shannon Perry.

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Amazon invests in startup producing ‘net-zero carbon fuels’ for transportation

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based startup that is developing what it describes as “net-zero carbon fuels” that can be used in transportation. Amazon announced on Tuesday that it was investing in Infinium , a Sacramento, Calif.-based

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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

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Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of the airline’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our filter is how do we get our operation to net zero and what are technologies that can help us along that path,” said Rakow.

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Airbnb files for IPO with future of travel uncertain; Expedia Group listed as competitor in prospectus

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billion in revenue through the first nine months of 2020, down 32% year-over-year, with a net loss of nearly $700 million, growing from $322 million in the year-ago period. The company did post net income of $219 million in the third quarter. Our platform has proven adaptable to serve these new ways of traveling.”

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Expedia Group results improve but CEO sees ‘bumpy’ road ahead for global travel recovery

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Expedia Group, the Seattle-based online travel giant, posted improved results for the second quarter , but cautioned that the resurgence of the pandemic is complicating the recovery of the global travel industry, and its business as a result. billion, reflecting ongoing signs of recovery for the global travel industry.

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Microsoft wants to cut down pollution from its business travel  

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It plans to buy credits for sustainable aviation fuel to cover travel on the commercial flight routes most frequented by its employees during business trips. When it comes to business travel, that means taking fewer flights and switching to cleaner fuels. “We Reducing flights is still the best way to reduce emissions.

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