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Under Siege in Belarus, Lukashenko Turns to Putin
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Japan Cabinet Ministers Visit Yasukuni Shrine
Shinjiro Koizumi, a rising political star, was one of four cabinet ministers who went to Yasukuni Shrine, which has strong …Read More »
‘The Fish Rots From the Head’: How a Salmon Crisis Stoked Russian Protests
Plentiful salmon used to be one of the few perks for residents of Russia’s Far East. Then the fish vanished, …Read More »
China Tones Down ‘Hotheaded’ Nationalism as Relations With U.S. Sink
Beijing is dialing down its belligerence to avoid provocative moves that might give President Trump more opportunities to attack ahead …Read More »
Looking Behind Trump’s Latest Attack on Canada’s Aluminum Exports
We spoke with an economist in Washington about the U.S. president’s latest trade salvo against his neighboring trade partner. ...Read More »
PayPal Co-Founder, DCG-Backed BTC Mining Firm Layer1 Accused of Patent Infringement
Data center power management firm Lancium filed a lawsuit against Layer1 today, alleging that the BTC mining firm’s operations had …Read More »
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These business owners won’t get full forgiveness on their PPP loans
Small businesses that took a forgivable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program and who also took an emergency grant through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program…
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1 in 3 New York restaurants won’t open after the pandemic. The Fat Radish is one of the unlucky ones
The Fat Radish will shutter its doors forever, joining the scores of New York restaurants that have decided to close permanently. …
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Main Street forced to trade profits for safety in Covid-19 reopening
Many small business owners say they are bearing the brunt of costs for coronavirus-related safety measures rather than raising prices to consumers, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey…
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Elon Musk says ’embarrassingly late’ two-factor is coming to Tesla app
Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged Friday that the company was ‘embarrassingly late’ rolling out a security layer known as two-factor authentication for its mobile app. “Sorry,…
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Pinterest Employees Demand Gender and Race Equality
More than 200 said they stood in solidarity with three former co-workers who have accused the company of discrimination. …
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Clearview AI landed a new facial recognition contract with ICE
The controversial facial recognition software maker Clearview AI has a new contract with ICE, the most controversial U.S. government agency. Clearview was already known to work…
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Facebook’s former PR chief explains why no one is paying attention to your startup
At TechCrunch Early Stage, I spoke with Coatue Management GP Caryn Marooney about startup branding and how founders can get people to pay attention to what…
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Boost Your Next PR Campaign With the Help of Digital Marketing
If you’re not already promoting your small business with digital marketing, now’s the time to get started and take your PR efforts to a whole new…
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The Instagram Influencer in High Demand: How She Got There
Entrepreneur and influencer Meeta Vengapally on how she first got her start, what her approach to influencer marketing is, and her recommendations for how others can…
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Under Siege in Belarus, Lukashenko Turns to Putin
The shift toward Russia comes at a time of crisis for President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus, who has frequently played Moscow off against the West….
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Japan Cabinet Ministers Visit Yasukuni Shrine
Shinjiro Koizumi, a rising political star, was one of four cabinet ministers who went to Yasukuni Shrine, which has strong links to Japan’s imperial past. …
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‘The Fish Rots From the Head’: How a Salmon Crisis Stoked Russian Protests
Plentiful salmon used to be one of the few perks for residents of Russia’s Far East. Then the fish vanished, and many local residents blamed President…
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China Tones Down ‘Hotheaded’ Nationalism as Relations With U.S. Sink
Beijing is dialing down its belligerence to avoid provocative moves that might give President Trump more opportunities to attack ahead of the November election. …
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Looking Behind Trump’s Latest Attack on Canada’s Aluminum Exports
We spoke with an economist in Washington about the U.S. president’s latest trade salvo against his neighboring trade partner. …
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U.N. Security Council Rejects U.S. Proposal to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran
The defeat underscored America’s deepening global isolation on Iran. But for the Trump administration, the vote could open a separate path to try to inflict maximum…
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cLabs Acquires Summa to Boost Crypto Interoperability on Celo
Token startup cLabs just acquired decentralized finance (DeFi) startup Summa, best known for its interoperability work with Bitcoin and Ethereum. …
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Daily Profitability for Ethereum Miners Hits Over 2-Year High
The surge in profitability comes after rises in transaction fees and prices of the ether cryptocurrency. …
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Coinbase to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Customers
Coinbase will allow U.S. retail customers to borrow fiat loans against as much as 30% of their bitcoin holdings starting in the fall. …
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Corporate America’s Investments In Clean Energy Fell 30% So Far This Year
New data shows the risk of leaving an overdue energy transition to companies. …
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Alchemy Goes Public With Developer Platform in Bid to Grow DeFi Ecosystem
Blockchain infrastructure startup Alchemy just launched its full suite of products to the public, after a two-year closed beta serving teams like MakerDAO and Kyber Network….
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Chia Network Raises $5M to Rival New Crop of DeFi-Friendly Base Layers
Chia Network, led by BitTorrent creator Bram Cohen, just raised another $5 million in an equity round led by Slow Ventures. …
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These business owners won’t get full forgiveness on their PPP loans
Small businesses that took a forgivable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program and who also took an emergency grant through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program…
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1 in 3 New York restaurants won’t open after the pandemic. The Fat Radish is one of the unlucky ones
The Fat Radish will shutter its doors forever, joining the scores of New York restaurants that have decided to close permanently. …
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Main Street forced to trade profits for safety in Covid-19 reopening
Many small business owners say they are bearing the brunt of costs for coronavirus-related safety measures rather than raising prices to consumers, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey…
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Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook will work with whoever wins the election to address Big Tech concerns
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg on Wednesday said the social media company needs to work with whoever wins the 2020 U.S. election to address their concerns about…
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‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary: When it’s time to close your business and call it quits
'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary gives advice on when it's time to close your business and call it quits at CNBC's Small Business Playbook virtual summit…
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PPP loan forgiveness starts this week. Why some businesses aren’t rushing to apply
Whether it's the changing guidelines or the debate in Washington over the next round of Covid-19 relief, borrowers in the Paycheck Protection Program might want to…
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Elon Musk says ’embarrassingly late’ two-factor is coming to Tesla app
Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged Friday that the company was ‘embarrassingly late’ rolling out a security layer known as two-factor authentication for its mobile app. “Sorry,…
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Pinterest Employees Demand Gender and Race Equality
More than 200 said they stood in solidarity with three former co-workers who have accused the company of discrimination. …
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Clearview AI landed a new facial recognition contract with ICE
The controversial facial recognition software maker Clearview AI has a new contract with ICE, the most controversial U.S. government agency. Clearview was already known to work…
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How Apple’s 30% App Store Cut Became a Boon and a Headache
App makers like the game company Epic and the music service Spotify are challenging Apple’s right to a large cut of their sales. Regulators have taken…
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Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods About Kamala Harris
False and misleading information about Ms. Harris has surged in the days since she joined the Biden ticket. …
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Kamala Harris and Disinformation: Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods
False and misleading information about Ms. Harris has surged in the days since she joined the Biden ticket. …
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PayPal Co-Founder, DCG-Backed BTC Mining Firm Layer1 Accused of Patent Infringement
Data center power management firm Lancium filed a lawsuit against Layer1 today, alleging that the BTC mining firm’s operations had infringed upon its patent. …
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Thoughts on ‘self-driving money,’ day trading and product development from Wealthfront’s Andy Rachleff
Andy Rachleff founded Wealthfront a decade ago to give investors a better and smarter way to manage their wealth, building on core academic research showing that…
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces to $11.8K as Ether Option Traders Go Bearish
Bitcoin broke through $11,800 Friday while traders are anticipating an ether fall based on the options market. …
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Newest DAO Project Was Thrown a Curve, but the Team Is Rolling With It Anyway
An anonymous DeFi user deployed Curve Finance’s DAO and token smart contracts without the team’s permission, but the Curve team is adopting it anyway. …
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Fortnite vs. Apple and Google Is the Internet’s First ‘World War’
What’s truly at stake in Epic Games’ battle with Apple and Google is the power to shape and profit from the future of digital experiences. …
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Blockchain Bites: Ripple’s Rebuff, DeFi’s ‘Degens’ and China’s CBDC
Both the U.S. and China are advancing on their central bank digital currency (CBDC) designs while a Bitcoin developer created a new programming language. …
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Here are Bill Ackman’s latest stock moves
Take a look at Pershing Square Capital Management's top holdings as of the end of the second quarter. …
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David Tepper bets big on e-commerce in the second quarter — check out his new moves
Tepper's Appaloosa Management released its positions from the end of the second quarter, showing a fund with just under $5.8 billion in equity positions. …
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Starboard Value’s Jeffrey Smith cuts EBay stake, bets big on software
Starboard decreased its investment in eBay, while ramping up its bets on a few software names. …
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Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global increased bets on several major software stocks
Take a look at how hedge fund manager Chase Coleman changed his portfolio in the second quarter. …
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Strategist who called market bottom sees more gains ahead as ‘epicenter’ stocks are set to rally
Fundstrat's Tom Lee thinks the S&P 500 is primed for another leg higher led by stocks benefiting from the economy reopening. …
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Early Nikola investor Jeffrey Ubben trims position
Jeffrey Ubben's Inclusive Capital Partners sold 1.4 million shares of Nikola, while reiterating that it expects 'to remain a significnat long-term shareholder.' …
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Facebook’s former PR chief explains why no one is paying attention to your startup
At TechCrunch Early Stage, I spoke with Coatue Management GP Caryn Marooney about startup branding and how founders can get people to pay attention to what…
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Boost Your Next PR Campaign With the Help of Digital Marketing
If you’re not already promoting your small business with digital marketing, now’s the time to get started and take your PR efforts to a whole new…
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The Instagram Influencer in High Demand: How She Got There
Entrepreneur and influencer Meeta Vengapally on how she first got her start, what her approach to influencer marketing is, and her recommendations for how others can…
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Jermaine Dupri Talks New Role With The Beet and a Lifetime of Entrepreneurial Inspirations
The legendary hip-hop producer, mogul and dedicated vegan’s new role as creative advisor for the plant-based-lifestyle platform is just the latest stop on his evolving journey….
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The Pandemic Economy Has Made Ecommerce More Indispensable Than Ever
The failure rate for small businesses is notoriously high, but it gets a bit easier when recruiting customers from online channels. …
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5 Things That Cause Reasonable Consumers to Abandon Their Shopping Carts
Even the most educated, reasonable online buyers bail from time to time. Does this sound familiar? Here’s why. …
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47 Brilliant Van And RV Hacks For Anyone About To Embark On A Road Trip
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Trading Nation: Here are some of the most shorted stocks
Gina Sanchez of Chantico Global and New Street Advisors’ Delano Saporu discuss some of the most shorted stocks. …
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Here’s What Costco Food Courts Serve All Around The World
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15 US Foodie Cities Anyone Who Loves To Eat Should Add To Their Travel Goals List
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10 U.S. Destinations That Will Make You Swear You’re In Europe
Calling all U.S. residents who’ve ever dreamt of driving to Europe.View Entire Post › …
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This Godzilla-Themed Zipline At An Amusement Park Is Another Reason I Wish I Lived In Japan
So you zipline into Godzilla’s mouth, but how do you get out? 🤔View Entire Post › …
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‘The street is a place to connect’: the social enterprise that reimagines public spaces
Street Space works with people in Dagenham, east London to make the public realm feel safer and more inviting
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Pink wheels and hot meals: the mobile network helping people through the pandemic
giffgaff’s goodybank initiative channels phone credit and funds towards communities adversely affected by the pandemic
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Dog Steals Family’s Dentures And Makes The World Smile
Milo the very good Jackapoo provided comic relief after learning to open drawers. …
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‘They will change lives’: the micro houses tackling homelessness in Cambridge
In the shadows of its famous university, people are living rough in Cambridge. A new housing project aims to address that
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Conan O’Brien Officially Goes Stir-Crazy Telling Lame Lockdown Jokes
The late night host declared his quips funny and, well, that was funny. …
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New service tasks students to help isolated people during coronavirus
The #Task4Help initiative recruits time-rich students to source supplies for vulnerable people who can’t leave their homes
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