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Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Files for Bankruptcy

The satellite launch company, founded by Richard Branson, announced sweeping cuts last week as it struggled to recover from a high-profile rocket failure in January.

By Kevin Granville

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Virgin Orbit’s Failed Launch Is a Blow to the Company

Richard Branson’s satellite launch company, which hasn’t recovered since a January mishap in Britain, has laid off nearly all its employees.

By Stanley Reed

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Tartan Explodes the Grid

The distinctive fabric has been finding new audiences as contemporary fashion houses and avant-garde weavers do their best to elevate the plaid.

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Amsterdam Has a Message for Male Tourists From the U.K.: ‘Stay Away’

In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”

By Claire Moses