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<p>Warren Buffett, seen with Bill Gates in 2015, is stepping down from the board of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.</p>

Warren Buffett resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation board

His departure follows the Gateses' announcement that their marriage is ending.

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<p>The Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.</p>

Supreme Court sides with cheerleader in free speech case

The case stems from a Pennsylvania high school cheerleader's obscenity-laced Snapchat message that she posted off campus.

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What the US can learn from Europe about broadband affordability (and what it can't)

Increased competition and more government support have helped keep broadband prices low in Europe, but not everything is perfect.

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<p>That Windows computer is about to change.</p>

Microsoft prepares Windows 11 for the post-pandemic world

The tech giant is offering its first major Windows update in six years on Thursday. Here's why.

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Bitcoin drops to six-month low, Twitter to opens paid features to select users

In today's news, Bitcoin drops below $30,000 for the first time since January, Twitter opens applications for users to test monetization features and the European Union probes Google over ad practices.

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<p>Apple believes some of parts of upcoming antitrust legislation could target the App Store.</p>

Apple, defending its App Store, takes first swipe at new tech antitrust bills on Capitol Hill

The tech giant says some parts of proposed antitrust legislation could upend security on its iPhones and iPads.

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<p>Microsoft's stock is up 64% since the pandemic forced people to work and learn remotely.</p>

Microsoft joins Apple in $2 trillion market cap club

Demand for Microsoft's products has soared since the pandemic forced many people to stay home.

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Why cryptocurrency took a hit

A number of moves by China have greatly impacted the entire cryptocurrency market. The latest change sees the People's Bank of China putting an end to several financial institutions engaging in Bitcoin transactions.

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<p>The Teamsters say they can help with Amazon's workplace turnover with improved conditions.</p>

Teamsters to make unionizing Amazon 'highest priority' in proposed vote

The union says it wants to help workers organize walkouts, pickets and petitions to get Amazon to negotiate over pay and safety.

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<p>Twitter is giving users more ways to make money.</p>

Twitter wants you to try Ticketed Spaces, Super Follows

The social media site is accepting applications in the US from people who'd like to try out the new features.

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<p>Google headquarters in Mountain View, California</p>

Google will show employees how their pay may change if they move offices

The search giant has said it will determine salary by region, so people leaving expensive cities like San Francisco may see decreases.

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<p>Apple's newest store is built into an almost century old theater in downtown Los Angeles.</p>

Apple to add art, music, video and other career programs to its Apple Store education efforts

The tech giant is beginning its new Creative Studios initiative at its new Tower Theater store in Los Angeles, opening Thursday.

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