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Rubrik's initial public offering (IPO) priced strongly, receiving a warm reception from the public markets. This success challenges the notion that venture-backed startups are the only ones that can succeed in the public markets.

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RockAuto, an auto parts dealer, has complained to Apple about a fake app masquerading as its official app on the App Store. Despite numerous complaints, Apple has not removed the app. The fake app has not been removed, leaving customers vulnerable to potential scams.

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Jeff Lawson, co-founder and former CEO of Twilio, has purchased satirical news outlet The Onion. The Onion, known for its satirical content, has been a digital media institution for over three decades. The acquisition was announced through a LinkedIn post by Lawson.

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Google is testing a new 'Speaking Practice' feature in Search to help English learners improve their conversational skills. The feature is available to users in six countries: Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela, who have joined Search Labs.

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Thoma Bravo acquires Darktrace in a $5 billion all-cash deal, valuing the UK-based cybersecurity company at $5 billion. The deal offers £6.20 ($7.75) per share, a 44% premium on the company's average price over the past three months.

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NHTSA closed an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system after reviewing 13 fatal crashes and hundreds of misuse cases. The agency is now investigating the effectiveness of Tesla's recall fix implemented in December. No further details were provided.

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Shein, a Singapore-headquartered ecommerce giant, will comply with the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) rules as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) with over 45 million monthly users in the region. The designation requires Shein to adhere to additional governance rules.

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Global Founders Capital, a Berlin-based early-stage VC firm, will exclusively invest from Rocket Internet's balance sheet. The firm previously raised two $1 billion funds and was involved in dozens of deals per year before quieting down.

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