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Jun 2020
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Episode 55: US Space Force vs. Netflix, ...

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The US Space Force may find its first battle occurring not in orbit, but in court, as Netflix has locked down the trademark for its new sci-fi/comedy series (also called Space Force). As insurance companies look for ways to continue business during the pandemic, 7/11 customers in Japan can now buy life insurance at their local corner store. And in a letter t ... Show More
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