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Xconomy’s Top Innovation Stories of the Half Year

Xconomy

Layoffs Reflect New Turbulence at High-Flying 3D Robotics. AgTech Accelerator Aims to Sway Agriculture Investment Trends. Ben Fidler chronicles the rise of New York’s life sciences scene, from startups and investors to universities and nonprofits. Bruce Bigelow lays out the business challenges of drone companies such as 3D.

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What’s Next for American Workers as Trade, Automation Roil Manufacturing?

Xconomy

When Donald Trump heralded Ford’s announcement earlier this year that it would invest $1.2 billion in its Michigan plants, it was seen by some as the fulfillment of campaign promises to “bring jobs back” and put America first.

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Bio Roundup: Senate Drama, A.I. Stories, Data Dives, Shkreli & More

Xconomy

There is no Obamacare replacement, at least not as of this writing. The Senate Republicans are fractured, with a handful of conservatives and moderates each giving a cold shoulder to their chamber’s version of healthcare reform, the Better Care Reconciliation Act.

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Bio Roundup: NY Rises, Prez Inks Cures, Ophthotech Crashes & More

Xconomy

The 21st Century Cures Act is now law. New York wants to play in the biotech big leagues. The FDA under Trump will have license to approve drugs faster and could have a former top official back on board as commissioner. An eye drug failed, an Alzheimer’s drug got scrutinized, and a new antibiotic passed two key tests.

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