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The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
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Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals
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The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.
Read the story'Well, it worked': Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster that can fly
Musk said the Roadster has "altitude control thrusters and main thrusters in the rear, so it can basically fly like a rocket."
Olympic sprinter Beth Dobbin now bedbound 22 hours a day with ME
Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.
Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals
Benchmark says the Valley's rule against backing rivals is getting harder to keep.
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