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Seattle startup lands $6M from Tony Robbins and others to treat opioid and alcohol addiction

GeekWire

The fresh cash will help boost its telehealth program that aims to help individuals facing alcohol and opioid use disorders. The program includes addiction-related medication, professional care and oversight, and peer support. “Our vision is to try to get in-network with as many insurers as possible,” she said.

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Facebook VP disputes report claiming the platform knows about multiple flaws it doesn’t fix

The Verge

Facebook’s vice president of global affairs criticized a series of stories by the Wall Street Journal that reported the social network is aware of numerous problems across its platforms that cause harm to users, but does little to fix them. The Wall Street Journal did not immediately reply to emails seeking comment on Saturday.

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What CIOs Need To Know About Software Defined Networking

The Accidental Successful CIO

Software Defined Networking is going to change everything for CIOs Image Credit: Cisco. Guess what CIO: there is a revolution that is just starting in the world of computer networking. Say Hello To Software Defined Networking. The new approach is called Software Defined Networking or SDN. and buy a bunch of boxes.

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How Twitter impacts media and journalism: Five Fundamental Factors

Trends in the Living Networks

One of the most interesting issues regarding Twitter is its impact on the media and journalism. I see Five Fundamental Factors on how Twitter impacts media and journalism : 1. In my book Living Networks , released in 2002, I wrote: The brilliant visionary Marshall McLuhan accurately described the media as an extension of our senses.

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Amazon buys Wondery, setting itself up to compete against Spotify for podcast domination

The Verge

Wondery, one of the last major independent podcast networks, might soon be owned by Amazon. The companies announced an acquisition deal today, ending speculation about who might eventually buy the network, which is most well-known for true crime podcasts like Dirty John.

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Climate campaign pushes Bitcoin network to drop energy-hungry code

The Verge

Greenpeace and other environmental groups launched a new campaign today to push the Bitcoin network to slash its growing greenhouse gas emissions. The campaign also includes new ads in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, MarketWatch, Politico , and on Facebook. “No Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images.

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Inside Amazon’s ‘Labor Awakening’: Journalist Erika Hayasaki on her New York Times Magazine story

GeekWire

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we explore the double-edged sword of the company’s rapidly expanding fulfillment and distribution network, through the lens of its large footprint in Southern California’s Inland Empire. And what does the outcome say about the tech giant’s larger impact on the world?

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