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You can now raise up to $5 million in the US via crowdfunding, and "debranding" is the new branding

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Is there an urban bias in rural development, and why this spring-forward is especially hard.

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How were the COVID-19 vaccines developed so quickly and more

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The best way to get people out of poverty is just to get them out of poverty.

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Why the Excel spreadsheet won't go away, plus office trends in a pandemic and a breakdown of the COVID relief bill.

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During the economic collapse, business owners with criminal records are haunted by their past, and more.

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A shake-up in the ranks of powerhouse cities, the media, tourism and econ dev, and resilience.

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Even Domino’s doesn’t make money on delivery, and more

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Is this the end for 144 MSAs, and the optimal length of a webinar.

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How remote work is reshaping America's geography, and motor vehicle deaths.

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