But to put it in context, Sundararajan said these are still “a very tiny portion” of commercially prepared meals in the United States. “What Munchery and Sprig are doing is piggybacking on the existing infrastructure for large-scale food production,” he said. “This is not a new business.” … [Read more...] about SF meal-delivery pioneers setting a bigger table
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CEOs stepped up during the Trump era. They’re not off the hook
And in some debates, business still has the chance to set standards. While Biden's call to raise the national minimum wage to $15 an hour will face opposition from Republicans in Congress, Unilever promised last week that every worker who provides it with goods and services will earn a living wage by 2030. … [Read more...] about CEOs stepped up during the Trump era. They’re not off the hook
Believe it or not, bitcoin has become a good long-term investment
To hedge against this type of volatility, many investors are scooping up bitcoin, which, because of its very nature, is impervious to inflation. There can ever only be 21 million bitcoins in existence, due to a stipulation in its source code. By the law of supply and demand, that makes bitcoin a limited — and in-demand — asset. … [Read more...] about Believe it or not, bitcoin has become a good long-term investment
Joe Biden faces difficult health care issue buried with coronavirus crisis
The new administration could push for funding, education, and financial support for rural and poorer communities in order to close the mental and physical health gaps that exist in this country based on race and socioeconomic status. It is clear that Biden and his team have an obligation to illuminate the declining state of our mental and physical health even after the pandemic is over, and to take steps toward critical health care reform to make Americans healthier and happier. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden faces difficult health care issue buried with coronavirus crisis
SpaceX launches 143 satellites on one rocket in record-setting mission
Typically, smallsats reach orbit by tagging along with larger, more expensive satellites, and the waiting list can be long and unpredictable. But there's been a major push in the launch industry to cater directly to the booming smallsat market. Dozens of new rocket companies are promising to build scaled-down rockets that can provide quick and easy launches for smallsats. Two such companies, Rocket Lab and Virgin Orbit, have successfully sent their downsized rockets to orbit and begun commercial operations. … [Read more...] about SpaceX launches 143 satellites on one rocket in record-setting mission