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Housing Affordability Is Only Getting Worse
“Affordability will continue declining in 2019.”
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Existential education error: Failing to train students on software
Although many of the milestones of the digital revolution have sprung directly from the research output of America’s colleges and universities, on the instructional side, American…
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Facebook Says Bug Opened Access to Private Photos
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Kosovo Parliament Votes to Create an Army, Defying Serbia and NATO
The move was fiercely opposed by NATO and neighboring Serbia, which said it would threaten peace in the war-scarred Balkan region. …
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New Zealand Rebukes Google for Airing Name of Backpacker’s Accused Killer
A court had suppressed the man’s name under a legal provision meant to guarantee fair trials for defendants in the country. …
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An Emboldened China No Longer Cares What Its Critics Think
International criticism once acted as a restraint on China’s crackdowns against dissent at home. Not anymore. …
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He’s Handing Over the Presidency but Not Necessarily His Power
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Train Crash in Ankara, Turkey, Kills at Least 9 and Injures Dozens
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Who’s in the Middle of a Spat Between the U.S. and China? Canada
Canada is in a tricky spot, boxed in the middle between its two largest trading partners, and worried about having to choose sides. …
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Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos In Baby Powder, Didn’t Report To FDA
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TNB Aura closes $22.7M fund to bring PE-style investing to Southeast Asia’s startups
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Theresa May, Onetime Business Foe, Finds Corporate Embrace Amid Brexit Debate
The prime minister found a more receptive audience among business leaders than any others she has faced since unveiling her draft Brexit deal. …
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Funding Circle, a P2P SME lending platform, steps towards an IPO
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Housing Affordability Is Only Getting Worse
“Affordability will continue declining in 2019.”
View Entire Post › …
Existential education error: Failing to train students on software
Although many of the milestones of the digital revolution have sprung directly from the research output of America’s colleges and universities, on the instructional side, American…
read more
Facebook Says Bug Opened Access to Private Photos
The announcement is the latest in a string of problems the social network has had with consumer data. …
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gender letter: Sisterhood in the Halls of Congress, and You’re Invited
The Democratic newcomers have a message for you: We’re cool, we’re transparent and we’ve got each others’ backs. …
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Pimcore closes $3.5M for its open-source data platform to expand in the US
Pimcore, an open-source platform for data and customer experience management which has emerged out of Austria, has closed $3.5 million in a Series A funding led…
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Goldex raises $1M for its marketplace app for ‘ethical’ physical gold trading
Goldex, a trading app that claims to power so-called ‘ethical pricing’ for retail gold investments, says it has now raised over £1M ($1.25M) in a pre-series…
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This Binance-Backed Crypto Startup Wants to Anonymize Everything
Built atop a near-forgotten anonymity system named mix networks, Nym Technologies is entering the proof-of-concept phase following a 10-week incubation program with Binance Labs. …
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Ethereum Chat Startup Status Lays Off 25% of Staff
Citing the crypto bear market, Status.IM has laid off 25 staffers and asked remaining employees to take a pay cut. …
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EU Parliament Calls for Action on Blockchain Adoption in Trade
The European Parliament has called for measures that would prepare the region to use blockchain to benefit trade. …
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Crypto-Friendly Money App Revolut Wins EU Banking License
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SeedCX Exchange Is Barring Employees from Crypto Trading
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US Government Issues Advice Over Bitcoin Bomb Threat Emails
The U.S. government has confirmed the existence of bomb threat emails that demand bitcoin from organizations and suggested steps to take. …
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Johnson & Johnson sell-off is ‘excessive’ in light of asbestos report, says Wells Fargo
The plunge in Johnson & Johnson's stock price following a report suggesting the company knew about asbestos in its baby powder is overdone and "excessive," Wells…
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Bank analyst rips Robinhood’s new savings account plan, says regulators may get involved
UBS says Robinhood's new accounts with an eye-popping interest rate are "skirting very close to actual banking and therefore could draw regulatory scrutiny." …
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This is the most volatile year on record, and one strategist sees wild moves sticking around
The market is ending a wild 2018 with an even wilder December. The options market is warning that these wild swings could stick around. …
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This transport stock had a wild week after a short-seller attack, guidance cut and then a buyback
Shares of the transportation company lost nearly a quarter of their value on Thursday after a negative report by a short-seller, but they are on the…
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Cramer Remix: While these stocks represent good value, they won’t be going higher soon
Jim Cramer tells investors not to wait around for a bounce in the oil and bank stocks when there are more profitable near-term plays. …
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Cramer’s lightning round: I see Walmart’s stock going higher
Jim Cramer shares his outlook on the stock of big-box retailer Walmart in a lightning-fast question-and-answer session with callers. …
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How Local Marketing Can Transform Your Small Business
In partnership with Simply Business. We take a look at the “marketing musts” your business should employ to compete in the marketplace and be successful in…
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Walmart partners with Rakuten to open its first e-commerce store in Japan
Walmart is continuing its strategy of revamping its businesses in Asia after the U.S. retail giant opened its first e-commerce store in Japan, where it is…
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Advice From an Expert about How to Start a Glamping Business
Looking to start a glamping business? Di Wood, a successful glamping entrepreneur, is giving away her secret to success in the field. …
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Flying coach on Delta? You don’t matter as much as you used to
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian says the economy class cabin is generating about 48 percent of its revenue, compared with 65 percent six years ago,…
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This 33-year-old’s on track for a world-first. Here’s how he’s staying motivated
As Colin O'Brady continues his mission to become the first person ever to cross Antarctica unsupported, CNBC Make It takes a look at some of the…
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United flight attendants protest staffing cuts, picket outside airports
United Airlines flight attendants demonstrated on Thursday against planned staffing cuts in the business-class cabin on international flights, saying fewer flight attendants poses a risk to…
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Social Security can buy seniors luxury living in these five overseas spots
Dreaming of a penthouse retirement? You can do it on a Social Security income by retiring abroad. …
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Delta forecasts higher profits, revenue in 2019. Here’s what’s ahead for investor day
Delta Air Lines expects higher profits and revenue in 2019. The airline is scheduled to hold investor day presentations on Thursday, starting at 8:30 a.m., when…
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Marriott hack could be a surprising piece of ammunition in Trump’s trade talks with China
The Obama administration struck a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2015, agreeing that neither country would steal personal information of the other's citizens. …
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Will Ferrell Starring In ‘Narcos’ Is A Real Mind-Blower
The comedy star gets dropped into the action in this Funny Or Die mashup.
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Pee-wee In ‘Halloween’ Is Possibly More Terrifying Than Michael Myers
Instead of hearing heavy breathing in the dark … it’s creepy chuckling.
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“vitaminwater Congratulates Brandon: The Only Recipient Of The 31-Under-31 Award”
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‘Non-Voters Anonymous’ Is A Safe Space To Realize You Seriously Need To Vote
Billy Eichner, Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani say it’s OK if you haven’t voted before — but you need to now.
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HuffPost and Mas Mejor Present A LatinX Comedy Showcase
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