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These unlucky taxpayers must still pay up by April 15
While the IRS has extended the tax-filing season to May 17, it didn't adjust the April 15 due date for first-quarter estimated tax payments. …
read moreEntertainment venues still waiting for a lifeline as tech glitches snarl Covid relief applications
Music clubs, theaters, promoters and more can access grants of as much as $10 million as part of the Covid relief program. …
read moreU.S. small business closures are ticking back toward Covid pandemic highs
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read moreAmazon announces $250 million venture fund for Indian startups
Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million venture fund to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs focusing on digitization of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in…
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U.S. Imposes Stiff New Sanctions on Russia
Following years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new measures are designed to have a noticeable impact on the Russian economy. …
read moreWill Japan Confront China? A Visit to Washington May Offer a Clue.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the first foreign leader to be invited to the Biden White House, where he is likely to be pressed to more…
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2 Secrets About Online Media Presentations
Discover the secrets these presentation experts learned after years of presenting. …
read moreHow Mario Draghi Is Making Italy a Power Player in Europe
The new prime minister is leveraging his European relationships and his solid reputation to make Italy a force on the continent in a way it has…
read moreThe Israel Prize Is Meant to Unify. More Often, It’s Mired in Controversy.
This year’s rumpus involves a scientist who opposes the occupation of the West Bank. …
read moreIran’s Top Leader Signals Nuclear Talks to Resume Despite Natanz Sabotage
The declaration by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared to put to rest any speculation that Iran would boycott or quit the Vienna talks aimed at saving the…
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European tech event mainstays Shift and TOA find new homes, new models, post-COVID
Given the pandemic, huge changes are being wrought in tech events, something which used to be the lifeblood of the industry. Many a startup has pitched…
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TechCrunch is embarking on a major new project to survey European founders and investors in cities outside the larger European capitals. Over the next few weeks,…
read moreE-commerce roll-ups are the next wave of disruption in consumer packaged goods
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read moreInvestors Clara Brenner, Quin Garcia and Rachel Holt are coming to TC Sessions: Mobility 2021
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How the Black Barbershops Influence Consumers
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These unlucky taxpayers must still pay up by April 15
While the IRS has extended the tax-filing season to May 17, it didn't adjust the April 15 due date for first-quarter estimated tax payments. …
read moreEntertainment venues still waiting for a lifeline as tech glitches snarl Covid relief applications
Music clubs, theaters, promoters and more can access grants of as much as $10 million as part of the Covid relief program. …
read moreU.S. small business closures are ticking back toward Covid pandemic highs
"It continues to be a very painful time for small businesses," John Stanford, co-executive director of the Small Business Roundtable, told CNBC. …
read moreThe PPP has a problem. The program will likely run out of money before its May 31 deadline
The Paycheck Protection Program was recently extended to May 31. It will probably run out of money before then. …
read moreOp-Ed: Employers’ diversity and equity efforts often overlook people with disabilities
The conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion overlooks the most underemployed segment of our population — people with disabilities. …
read more3 million more businesses claimed this Trump tax break last year
More than 21 million tax returns claimed a 20% pass-through deduction on business income during the 2020 filing season, according to IRS data. …
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Yak Tack is a super simple app to boost vocabulary
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read moreAmazon announces $250 million venture fund for Indian startups
Amazon on Thursday announced a $250 million venture fund to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs focusing on digitization of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in…
read moreIBM acquires Italy’s MyInvenio to integrate process mining directly into its suite of automation tools
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Altman brothers lead B2B payment startup Routable’s $30M Series B
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read moreMark Zuckerberg is urged to scrap plans for an Instagram for children.
A version of the popular photo-sharing app for younger users could hook children on endless scrolling and body-image shame, nonprofit groups warned. …
read more‘It’s a Roller-Coaster Ride’: Global Chip Shortage Is Making Industries Sweat
The internet-connected world is completely dependent on the production of semiconductors. That’s become a problem now that supplies are running short. …
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Altman brothers lead B2B payment startup Routable’s $30M Series B
We all know the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital adoption in a number of areas, particularly in the financial services space. Within financial services, there are…
read moreCompanies are rewriting the rules of business – by giving away their income
A growing number of businesses are diverting revenues to progressive causes, including one small firm that has just given away £1m
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Nigerian fintech Appzone raises $10M for expansion and proprietary technology
Africa’s fintech space has gained proper attention over the past few years in investments but it is not news that startups still battle with offering high-quality…
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Vybe raises $2.9 million for its challenger bank for teens
French startup Vybe has raised a $2.9 million funding round (€2.4 million) to build a challenger bank for teens. The company is currently testing its product…
read moreYC-backed Abacum nets $7M to empower finance teams with real-time data and collaboration tools
SaaS to support mid-sized companies’ financial planning with real-time data and native collaboration isn’t the sexiest startup pitch under the sun but it’s one that’s swiftly…
read moreKKR closes $15 billion fund targeting consumption and urbanization in Asia
KKR has just closed $15 billion for its Asia-focused private equity fund, exceeding its original target size after receiving “strong support” from new and existing global…
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CEO of world’s largest money manager: ‘I am incredibly bullish’ on the stock market
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC he's optimistic about financial markets, downplaying concerns about government deficits for now. …
read moreBTIG gives Coinbase a buy rating after its Nasdaq debut, sees 50% upside from here
BTIG initiated coverage of Coinbase with a buy rating on Thursday, a day after the company's direct listing on the Nasdaq. …
read moreBlackRock’s Larry Fink says institutional clients fascinated by crypto but not that interested
BlackRock's institutional clients are more concerned about climate change and inflation than cryptocurrencies, CEO Larry Fink told CNBC. …
read moreCitigroup beats estimates on reserve release, says it is exiting 13 retail markets outside the US
Fraser, reporting results for the first time at the helm of the country's third-biggest bank, wasted no time making changes to the firm's sprawling operations. …
read moreCathie Wood’s Ark Invest loads up on nearly $250 million of Coinbase on first day of trading
Ark Invest purchased more than 749,000 shares of Coinbase on Wednesday. …
read moreRichard Branson sells over $150 million in Virgin Galactic stock
Sir Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic who helped take the company public, sold more than $150 million worth of the company's stock. …
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Volkswagen’s Name Change and Cauliflower-Flavored Peeps Are Among This Year’s Top April Fool’s Day Jokes
Brands are back to hilarity this April Fool’s Day. …
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11 Essential Elements Your Primary Website Must Contain
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Maldives to offer holidaymakers vaccines on arrival in a push to revive tourism
Maldives is set to offer visitors vaccinations on arrival as part of its three-pronged initiative aimed at reviving the country’s hard hit tourism sector. …
read moreOpen middle seats could reduce Covid exposure of maskless air travelers, CDC study shows
A CDC and Kansas State University study found that the risk of exposure to Covid-19 could be as much as 57% lower if airlines keep middle…
read moreAmerican Airlines ramps up domestic summer schedule to nearly pre-pandemic levels
American Airlines plans to grow its summer U.S. domestic capacity to more than 90% of 2019 levels. …
read moreThree reasons any J&J vaccine pause may not ‘derail the inevitable’ for travel industry
BTIG digital services analyst Jake Fuller does not see a long-term impact on travel from the latest obstacles in the vaccine rollout. He explains why. …
read moreInternational travel is getting easier — except for the unvaccinated
A growing list of countries is reducing or eliminating quarantine and Covid testing requirements, but only for those who have been fully vaccinated. …
read moreSenators push for reopening of international travel, lift of CDC’s sailing ban for cruise lines
“There is a hesitancy to create a roadmap to reopen international travel,” said Tori Barnes, executive vice president of the U.S. Travel Association. …
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Revealed: the best companies to work for (and how to get a job with them)
An annual ranking of organisations has revealed the best purpose-led companies to work for in 2021 – and many have vacancies
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The Covid facemasks that support people living in conflict zones
As well as helping to stop the spread of coronavirus, ‘peace masks’ support craftspeople living in places affected by war
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Flour power: the social enterprise that teaches disadvantaged women to bake
London’s Luminary Bakery helps women who have fallen on hard times rise up and reach their potential
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The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen
The national database will ensure that householders who feel safer with tradeswomen are able to find them
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On the right track: the UK railway that runs on solar power
A stretch of railway in Sussex will be the first to be powered directly by solar, paving the way for even lower carbon train travel
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Five ways businesses are giving back this Christmas
Companies across the UK are finding creative ways to support charities this Christmas, as demand skyrockets due to the pandemic
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