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Robot dogs, startup lawsuits and bouncing back from snubs: Philly tech’s biggest stories of the year

The Philadelphia tech scene saw its fair share of controversies in 2024, but there were also several wins. Many companies faced layoffs, including delivery service Gopuff and email platform Fastmail, and major institutions shuttered, such as University of the Arts and Benefits Data Trust.  The struggles, however, don’t overshadow the strong foundation of the ecosystem […]

‘Last Night’ Wins Song of the Year at BMI Country Awards; Zach Bryan and Chase McGill Tie for Songwriter of the Year

The Morgan Wallen smash “Last Night” continued its dominance of performing rights organizations’ awards, as the tune was named song of the year at the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards, held Tuesday night at the org’s headquarters in Nashville. BMI’s most played song of the year was co-penned by BMI writers John Byron and Charlie […]

Spain to legalise 300,000 more migrants per year

Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Spain needs migration to fill workforce gaps and counteract an ageing population that could imperil pensions and the welfare state. Economic concerns are also at the heart of the latest reform, which eases requirements for visas, extends their duration in some cases and simplifies paperwork. Advertisement “We want to […]

Don’t let Arco be the most overlooked game of the year

Ray tracing and hyperrealistic physics are not requirements for a proper gut punch. In Arco, an action-forward fantasy RPG released in August, a Western revenge saga unfolds across desert plateaus and lush forests, all rendered in intricate pixel art. That style intensifies the otherworldliness of the game’s not-quite-our-own Mesoamerica, a land of the past populated […]

European tech funding declines for third consecutive year — but the sector is finally stabilizing

On Monday, British tech lobby group Startup Coalition warned in a blog post that there was a risk Reeves’ tax plans could result in a tech “brain drain.”. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Oli Scarff | Getty Images Venture capital investment in European technology startups is projected to decline for a third straight year, according […]

MLB Awards Week results and analysis: Skenes, Gil each win Rookie of the Year

Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterNov 19, 2024, 12:02 AM Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association Welcome to MLB Awards Week. November has become awards season in baseball, which increasingly serves as a way to keep […]