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Economists are worry the delta coronoviris variant could derail europe's economic recovery. There were a record number of unicorns born last quarter. Plus, we'll hear from a european lawmaker who wants eute regulation to target american companies. This f t news briefing is supported by the e y microsop tech directions podcast for leadership ideas around digital and tech.

The rapid spread of the Delta coronavirus variant is causing concern about Europe’s economic recovery, and the number of start-ups valued above $1bn grew rapidly in the second quarter. Plus, the FT’s EU correspondent, Javier Espinoza, interviews the influential European Union lawmaker who is steering the EU’s flagship tech regulation through Parliament and wants to target the top US tech companies.

Delta variant surge casts doubt over Europe’s economic rebound

https://www.ft.com/content/1f9c18cf-706c-4d9c-9764-d3c088bdc1a2

EU should focus on top 5 tech companies, says leading MEP, by Javier Espinoza

https://www.ft.com/content/49f3d7f2-30d5-4336-87ad-eea0ee0ecc7b

Billion dollar ‘unicorns’ hit record numbers as valuations surge, by Miles Kruppa

https://www.ft.com/content/ccfc6bbd-56b6-4cef-b89d-4f88ceb7b126

Richard Branson touches the edge of space

https://www.ft.com/content/bf3130f4-5f62-4f9d-941a-d1db98dc0233?

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