Small Business
Here’s why major cities may still be worth their high cost of living
Cities' longstanding and dominant business advantages have waned in the pandemic but not disappeared amid wide adoption of remote work. …
read moreAmerica’s small businesses aren’t ready for a cyberattack
Small business owners consistently leave cybersecurity off their list of top risks. The level of threat is higher than they think, and customers are worried. …
read moreIn the fight against climate change, seaweed could be a surprising — but vital — weapon
Seaweed is found in everything from food and cosmetics to gardening products and packaging. …
read moreTechnology
Fintech Bolt just laid off over 100 employees across engineering, sales, and marketing
One-click checkout startup Bolt has laid off at least 100 employees, and counting, across go-to-market, sales and recruiting roles, sources say. CEO Maju Kuruvilla confirmed the…
read moreLucid recalls all of its 2022 Air EVs due to wiring issues
Despite already struggling to meet production targets, luxury EV maker Lucid has now issued a recall for the Air due to potential issues stemming from the…
read moreNASA awards $2 million to moonshot solar sail project
The concept of solar sails is not particularly new — just check out the Planetary Society’s LightSail 2, French startup Gama or NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail…
read moreMarketing
Leanplum acquired by Clevertap as retention marketing platforms consolidate
CleverTap, a retention marketing platform which has raised $76.6M to date, is to fully acquire Bulgarian-originated but San Francisco-based Leanplum, a customer engagement platform which has…
read moreA round, acquisition and revenue later, Bravado’s sales network wants you to know it’s #growing
Sahil Mansuri, a sales guy, doesn’t want his industry to be defined by sales guys. The founder began Bravado in 2017 to see what happens when…
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6 Ways to Determine if Your Content Marketing Team is Delivering Results
The key is in knowing your marketing goals and whether you’ve reached them. …
read moreToday's top stories
Israel Tells U.S. It Killed Iranian Officer, Official Says
Israeli officials say the officer, Sayad Khodayee, was a leader of a covert unit tasked with abductions and killings of Israelis and other foreigners around the…
read moreJohnson Says He’s Humbled by ‘Partygate’ Report but Will Go On
The long-awaited report on boozy parties that violated lockdown rules was once seen as potentially ruinous for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but the situation has changed….
read moreDozens of Migrants Die After Boat Sinks Off Tunisian Coast
The vessel carried about 100 people and had left from a Libyan port city. …
read moreLive Updates: Narrower Focus Helps Russia Make Gains in Ukraine’s East
Ukrainian officials fear a repeat of the siege tactics Russia used in Mariupol as it tries to capture Sievierodonetsk and other cities in the Donbas region….
read moreLive Updates: U.K. Lockdown Report Is Critical of Senior Leaders
Compiled by a top-ranking civil servant, the conclusions offered a harsh assessment of Downing Street culture and will most likely increase the pressure on Prime Minister…
read moreNorth Korea Launches Suspected ICBM and Two Other Ballistic Missiles
The tests came just as President Biden wrapped up a trip to the region with a promise to deter the North’s nuclear and missile threat. …
read moreBusiness
Walmart’s Juneteenth-Themed Ice Cream Ignites Outrage On Twitter
The company issued an apology after widespread backlash across social media. …
read moreAirbnb Pulls Out Of China, Will Now Focus On Outbound Tourists
The company will stop representing short-term rentals in the country from July 30. …
read moreActivision Blizzard Workers Form Gaming Industry’s First Major Union
Wisconsin-based employees of subsidiary Raven Software delivered a blowout victory in the union’s favor. …
read moreStarbucks Leaving Russian Market, Shutting 130 Stores
Starbucks’ move follows McDonald’s exit from the Russian market last week. …
read moreBaby Formula Manufacturer Apologizes For Shortage
Abbott CEO promises to prioritize formula for babies in greatest need, and vows to “ensure this never happens again.” …
read moreA weaker economy won’t solve the tech talent crunch overnight
Despite the onslaught of bad news, for now, most of the sources we spoke to said folks in charge of hiring are still going to have…
read moreSmall Business
Here’s why major cities may still be worth their high cost of living
Cities' longstanding and dominant business advantages have waned in the pandemic but not disappeared amid wide adoption of remote work. …
read moreAmerica’s small businesses aren’t ready for a cyberattack
Small business owners consistently leave cybersecurity off their list of top risks. The level of threat is higher than they think, and customers are worried. …
read moreIn the fight against climate change, seaweed could be a surprising — but vital — weapon
Seaweed is found in everything from food and cosmetics to gardening products and packaging. …
read moreFrom baker to entrepreneur, how this high-school grad built up his $100,000 business
Justin Ellen decided to not pursue college and focus on his baking business full-time. CNBC Make It finds out why that has paid off for the…
read moreFor President Biden’s approval rating to go up, it’s obvious what needs to go down
Presidents get credit for a strong economy in good times and blame for a struggling economy during bad times, as Biden is experiencing now due to…
read moreMeet a human trafficking survivor who built her own business with $400
You can start a successful business with little to no capital. That's human trafficking survivor Nakia Vestal's story. Watch this video to see how she did…
read moreTechnology
Fintech Bolt just laid off over 100 employees across engineering, sales, and marketing
One-click checkout startup Bolt has laid off at least 100 employees, and counting, across go-to-market, sales and recruiting roles, sources say. CEO Maju Kuruvilla confirmed the…
read moreLucid recalls all of its 2022 Air EVs due to wiring issues
Despite already struggling to meet production targets, luxury EV maker Lucid has now issued a recall for the Air due to potential issues stemming from the…
read moreNASA awards $2 million to moonshot solar sail project
The concept of solar sails is not particularly new — just check out the Planetary Society’s LightSail 2, French startup Gama or NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail…
read moreBox positive momentum continues with revenue up 18% and improved guidance
Hey, it wasn’t that long ago that Box was lost in single-digit growth doldrums being dogged by activist investors. But today, the company announced its earnings,…
read moreTwitter’s Chief Tries Staying the Course as Elon Musk Upends Plans
Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s chief executive, is grappling with a takeover where nobody “would want to be in those shoes.” …
read moreWe Spoke To The Owner Of Seth Green’s Stolen Ape. They Don’t Have Plans To Return It.
The owner requested that BuzzFeed News put them in touch with Green.View Entire Post › …
read moreFinance
Sylndr, an online used-car retailer, raises $12.6M pre-seed to disrupt Egypt’s automotive market
Egypt is home to one of Africa’s largest vehicle fleets, with over 6 million cars (80% are passenger cars) on its roads. According to this finding,…
read moreStripe and Plaid suit up for battle
Plaid and Stripe are now standing face to face, if not already on each other’s toes. …
read moreThe Interchange: Venture’s mixed signals
Welcome back to The Interchange, the weekly TechCrunch series that looks at the latest — and what’s ahead — in the global fintech industry. It’s an…
read moreBlock rival SpotOn lands $300M at $3.6B valuation after doubling ARR last year
Payments and software startup SpotOn has closed on $300 million in a Series F financing that values the company at $3.6 billion. Dragoneer Investment Group led…
read moreCoinbase backtracks on its hiring plans, citing crypto market turmoil
Coinbase, the third-largest crypto exchange by volume, has changed its tune on hiring amid a market downturn. “Heading into this year, we planned to triple the…
read moreThe Interchange: Things go from bad to worse at Better.com
Welcome back to The Interchange, the weekly TechCrunch series that looks at the latest — and what’s ahead — in the global fintech industry. It’s an…
read moreInvestment
Buy these stocks to bet on the resilient U.S. consumer, Jefferies says
Investors looking for one of the biggest bargains in the downtrodden market should look no further than casual dining, according to Jefferies. …
read moreHedge funds bought into these outperforming industrial stocks, including Lockheed Martin
Hedge funds rotated into winning cyclical stocks, and these industrial names stood out to be their most popular new positions, according to RBC. …
read moreSantoli: Investors’ worries around Fed rate hikes have found a new focal point — risks to growth
This is the daily notebook of Mike Santoli, CNBC’s senior markets commentator, with ideas about trends, stocks and market statistics. …
read moreTech investor Jim Breyer says he’s adding Microsoft on weakness and will hold it for years
Billionaire venture capitalist Jim Breyer said he is buying the dip in Microsoft, a conviction bet he intends to hold for the long term. …
read moreBarclays downgrades Best Buy as demand for consumer electronics slows
As demand for consumer electronics softens the outlook for Best Buy looks bleak, Barclays says. …
read moreHome services stock Porch Group could nearly triple from current levels, Compass Point says
Porch's stock has plummeted 75.3% this year but shares could nearly triple from here, Compass says …
read moreMarketing
Leanplum acquired by Clevertap as retention marketing platforms consolidate
CleverTap, a retention marketing platform which has raised $76.6M to date, is to fully acquire Bulgarian-originated but San Francisco-based Leanplum, a customer engagement platform which has…
read moreA round, acquisition and revenue later, Bravado’s sales network wants you to know it’s #growing
Sahil Mansuri, a sales guy, doesn’t want his industry to be defined by sales guys. The founder began Bravado in 2017 to see what happens when…
read more6 Ways to Determine if Your Content Marketing Team is Delivering Results
The key is in knowing your marketing goals and whether you’ve reached them. …
read moreThe 3 Biggest Challenges to Marketing in the Metaverse
Executives and entrepreneurs should be taking the metaverse’s wide-open, nearly limitless marketing possibilities very seriously. Here are several of the most significant challenges companies are facing…
read more6 Marketing Metrics Every Business Should Track
There are endless metrics a business can track, but not all are vital to driving growth. What digital marketing metrics should be on your list? …
read moreGetting Your First Rank One Position in Google: Everything You Need to Know
Getting to rank number one isn’t easy, and if you don’t have much experience, it’s going to be even more challenging. …
read moreTravel
32 Poor Unfortunate Souls Who Were Totally Screwed Over By The Hotels They Were Staying At
Welcome to Hotel Hell.View Entire Post › …
read more15 Luggage Essentials From Target That’ll Help You Travel In Style
Which, by the way, are all under $200.View Entire Post › …
read more“The Best Thing For Traveling Ever”: Your Summer Holiday Will Be Greatly Improved By These 42 Products
Space-saving packing cubes, a reviewer-loved neck pillow, and other useful things you’ll definitely want before you start traveling this summer.View Entire Post › …
read moreThis Physical Therapist Is Going Viral For Showing Us Constipated Travelers How To Finally Poop While On Vacation
“I’ve been on vacation for five days, and I haven’t pooped yet.”View Entire Post › …
read moreSaudi fund in early talks to potentially buy Carnival’s ultra-luxury Seabourn brand
Carnival is in preliminary discussions to sell its Seabourn luxury cruise brand to the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, sources say. …
read moreThat vacation rental listing could be a scam. These are the warning signs to look out for
As summer heats up, you may be eager to book your next getaway. But before you commit to renting a property, be sure to double check…
read moreFeel Good!
Attorney In Texas Can’t Remove Cat Filter On Zoom Court Hearing
For the 394th Judicial District Court in Texas, attorney Rod Ponton showed up to a Zoom court hearing, unable to change his cute kitten filter….
read moreWhat Amy Schumer Does When Things Are At Their Worst
Amy Schumer is one of comedy’s strongest voices today, and she uses it as a source of strength for herself when times are tough. …
read moreFive female-run businesses using design to create a waste-free world
These female-founded businesses have found novel ways of eliminating waste, including ‘collaborating’ with bacteria
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12 ways to love your community this Valentine’s Day (and beyond)
Why not do something different this Valentine’s Day? From leading a litter pick, to sharing tools with neighbours, here’s how to show love for your community
The…
Joking aside: the comedy co-op bringing laughter back to north-east England
Felt Nowt, a not-for-profit organisation set up by a group of comics, is bringing laughter to communities that don’t have comedy clubs
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Wanted: 1,000 worm-loving food waste alchemists
Community groups and households in the UK can request to be sent free worms, as part of
a project by The Urban Worm CIC
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