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Despite political, economic, and social uncertainty coming out of the United States, one very intriguing element of the country’s strategy is the creation of the United States Space Force.&…
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#Fashion Farfetch Farfetch is an online luxury fashion retailer, a company that pioneered a tech-driven model that doesn’t rely on owning inventory. They platformized the supply chain and create…
