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Postmates teams with retailers on delivery in Los Angeles just in time for the holidays
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Black-owned restaurants in NYC struggle for survival as stimulus stalemate drags on
Black restaurants in New York have seen revenue decline as much as 80% since the start of the pandemic. To help, Black Restaurant Week is coming…
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As stimulus talks drag on, millions of small businesses await guidance on PPP loan forgiveness
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Trump hints at stopping “powerful” big tech in latest ‘get out the vote’ tweet
If there was any doubt that yesterday’s flogging of big tech CEOs by Senate republicans was anything other than an electioneering stunt, president Trump has thumped…
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‘Tsunamis of Misinformation’ Overwhelm Local Election Officials
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How to Increase the Lifetime Value of Your Online-Course Students
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Rooster Kills Officer Christian Bolok in Police Raid in Philippines
The Philippine lieutenant was slashed by a razor-sharp spur attached to the bird’s leg during a raid on an illegal cockfighting den. …
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Over 60 Feared Dead After Typhoon Molave Slams Into Vietnam
Already battling devastating floods, the country was hit by one of its biggest storms in decades. …
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Lee Myung-bak, South Korean Ex-President, Is Ordered Back to Prison
The country’s Supreme Court upheld a 17-year sentence for Lee Myung-bak. He will be the second former leader of South Korea behind bars on corruption charges….
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Protests in Poland Over Abortion Law Continue for Sixth Day
The leader of Poland’s ruling party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, accused demonstrators of seeking the destruction of the nation and appealed to supporters to “defend Poland.” …
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France and Germany Lock Down as Second Coronavirus Wave Grows
The new steps are the toughest since the spring and follow added restrictions in Spain and Italy aimed at curbing the spread of the virus and…
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After 12 Years, Arrest Made in Abduction of Former Times Journalist David Rohde
A former Taliban commander was arrested in the November 2008 kidnapping of Mr. Rohde and two others in Afghanistan. He was brought to the United States…
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FTX Launches Bitcoin Pairs for Top Stocks Like Amazon, Apple and Tesla
The crypto derivatives exchange has launched a novel way to trade the world’s most popular stocks. …
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The Graph Raises $12M in GRT Token Sale; Teases Mainnet Launch in 30-60 Days
Decentralized data-indexing protocol The Graph has raised $12 million in a public sale of its native GRT token. …
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Avanti Financial Joins Kraken as a Wyoming-Approved Crypto Bank
Blockchain pioneer Caitlin Long is now the CEO of her own special purpose depository institution (SPDI) in Wyoming. …
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DefiDollar Raises $1.2M to Be the Risk-Insured Stablecoin Layer for DeFi
India-based DefiDollar has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by Divergence Ventures, Standard Crypto and Accomplice. …
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Coinbase to Launch Crypto Debit Card in US for Retail Spending
Coinbase is launching its Visa debit card in the U.S. early next year. …
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JPMorgan Invites Banks and Fintechs to Build on Its Revamped Blockchain Network
Liink wants its 400-plus financial institutions (including 25 of the largest 50 banks) to start building on top of the platform. …
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Postmates teams with retailers on delivery in Los Angeles just in time for the holidays
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Black-owned restaurants in NYC struggle for survival as stimulus stalemate drags on
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As stimulus talks drag on, millions of small businesses await guidance on PPP loan forgiveness
Small business owners are not just waiting for additional stimulus money from Washington, they need clarity on how the IRS will tax their PPP loans. …
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GOP’s Marco Rubio: I’m open to voting for higher Covid stimulus because Americans need help
"I think the price of not doing something is even higher," the Florida Republican told CNBC. …
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How Trump and Biden economic and tax plans differ in ways that could impact Main Street
The 2020 election choices are stark in Donald Trump versus Joe Biden, and on issues of taxes and the economy deciding on a vote has rarely…
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Black Entrepreneurs Day shows ‘people want to make a difference,’ FUBU CEO Daymond John says
FUBU CEO Daymond John illustrated what the public can expect to see when he hosts Black Entrepreneurs Day on Oct. 24. …
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Trump hints at stopping “powerful” big tech in latest ‘get out the vote’ tweet
If there was any doubt that yesterday’s flogging of big tech CEOs by Senate republicans was anything other than an electioneering stunt, president Trump has thumped…
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Upgrade adds rewards program to its credit card
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‘Tsunamis of Misinformation’ Overwhelm Local Election Officials
From Philadelphia to Sonoma County, Calif., election officials said they were working marathon hours to fight a flood of falsehoods. …
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Spotify Is Defending Alex Jones’ Appearance On “The Joe Rogan Experience”
In a leaked email, an executive said, “we are not going to ban specific individuals from being guests on other people’s shows.”View Entire Post › …
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LinkedIn’s Career Explorer helps you identify new kinds of jobs based on the skills you have
One of the key side-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been how it has played out in the economy. There are currently 12.6 million people out…
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Marriott International announces partnership with Grab in six Southeast Asian countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the hospitality industry especially hard, and hotels around the world are looking for ways to regain revenue. Today, Marriott International and…
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Bank of Canada Governor Says Digital Dollar Project Moving Past Trial Stage
Tiff Macklem said Canada’s digital dollar initiative is progressing past the experimental phase and that the G7 needs to coordinate on digital currencies. …
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Upgrade adds rewards program to its credit card
Fintech startup Upgrade has been quite successful with its two flagship products — a low-cost credit card and personal loans. The company is making its credit card…
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Bitcoin’s Options Market Sees Just 6% Chance of $20K Before Year’s End
At press time, bitcoin was seeing a 6% probability of bitcoin trading above the historical 2017 all-time high of $20,000 by the end of December. …
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FTX Launches Bitcoin Pairs for Top Stocks Like Amazon, Apple and Tesla
The crypto derivatives exchange has launched a novel way to trade the world’s most popular stocks. …
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Two Indicted in Latest Federal Prosecution of SIM-Swapping Crypto Theft
One alleged conspirator tried to SWAT the other after he “failed to share” the pair’s stolen crypto. …
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The Graph Raises $12M in GRT Token Sale; Teases Mainnet Launch in 30-60 Days
Decentralized data-indexing protocol The Graph has raised $12 million in a public sale of its native GRT token. …
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Cramer sees positives for investors after sell-off on Covid fears: ‘The carnage is reversible’
"I'm not saying it's artificial. But I am saying good news will create an upswing," CNBC's Jim Cramer said. …
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Here’s what every major analyst expects from Apple’s earnings report on Thursday
Wall Street analysts preview Apple's fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell. …
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Fundstrat’s Tom Lee is still betting on cyclicals, sees some market overreaction in sell-off
Fundstrat's Tom Lee said it's been "really painful" for epicenter stocks, "but I still think that's the right way to tilt." …
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These are some of the favorite stay-at-home plays with coronavirus cases on the rise
A resurgence in Covid-19 cases across the U.S. and abroad is pressuring equities on Wednesday, but investors could play some offense here. …
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‘Europe is center stage’ — Wall Street veteran Art Cashin breaks down the sell-off
Longtime trader Art Cashin said the coronavirus developments in Europe are driving the market action Wednesday as U.S. stocks slide sharply. …
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First Solar is up 15% after earnings, and analysts say there’s more upside ahead
Shares of First Solar jumped on Wednesday following the company's third quarter results that easily topped expectations. First Solar also reinstated guidance. …
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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Content Development
An effective content strategy is key to growing your business online, but many companies struggle with this area of marketing. Here’s how an outside content creator…
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How to Increase the Lifetime Value of Your Online-Course Students
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Extra Crunch Partner Perk: Get 6 months free of Zendesk Support and Sales CRM
We’re excited to announce an update to the Extra Crunch Partner Perk from Zendesk. Starting today, annual and two-year Extra Crunch members that are new to…
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5 Ways to Make Your Content Marketing Strategy Work for Your Small Business
These 5 tips should benefit the content marketing efforts you’re putting in for your small business. …
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The 7 Key Elements Your Website Landing Pages Must Have to Be Successful
Landing pages are essential for marketing a business’s products or services. In this post, we give 7 tips on how to design your landing page to…
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Here Are All The Reasons Why I’m Itching To Get To South Australia
I have never been more ready for a holiday in my life.View Entire Post › …
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Travelers can work abroad in an island paradise — if they make $100,000+
A new remote work program is inviting high-earning travelers and their families to live and work in the Cayman Islands for up to two years. It’s…
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JetBlue CEO says flight bookings for holiday season have not yet been hurt by rising Covid cases
“We’ve been in a rising case count here for a couple weeks, and so far, we haven’t seen an impact on bookings,” JetBlue Chief Executive Robin…
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New York City mayor asks residents to avoid traveling out of state during the holidays
Travelers arriving at New York City-area airports will be encouraged to get tested for Covid-19 immediately, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. …
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A lack of common travel protocols could cost the world trillions of dollars, Dubai Airports CEO says
The coordination of three things — testing, travel protocol and quarantines — is the “essential next step” in getting the world moving again, according to Paul…
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18 French Things I Really, Really Wish Existed In The US
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Parents Reveal The Funniest Names Their Kids Give Everyday Things
“Detergent is ‘laundry sauce.’” …
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Legal purpose: how a lawyer made sustainability her career
Meet Maya Mehta, an intrapreneur who is using her legal training to support the growth of sustainable finance at an investment bank
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What went right this week: wedding law overhaul, baby gorillas and other positive news
A gorilla baby boom in Uganda, a taskforce to tackle food poverty and a proposal to overhaul wedding laws
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TikTok Video Goes Sideways When Mom Suddenly Falls Through Ceiling
The mother of the TikTok creator — who was not injured — was rummaging around the attic when she tripped. …
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The dining scheme that helps young people out of homelessness
The ‘dine in, to get them in’ scheme was launched by Fat Macy’s, a social enterprise that tackles homelessness
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Green is the new black: how biotech is making fashion more sustainable
From lab-grown spider silk to ‘living dyes’, biotechnology is being used to make clothes that don’t cost the earth
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