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‘One-thirtieth’ of the way back: Main Street expects theme parks to jump-start California recovery
With Universal Studios reopening Friday and Disneyland set to open its gates on April 30, local businesses in California are starting to rebound. …
read moreAs pandemic aid was rushed to Main Street, criminals seized on Covid relief programs
A new report estimates overall fraud in the Covid-19 Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and grants could reach $84 billion. …
read moreThese unlucky taxpayers must still pay up by April 15
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Once VMware is free from Dell, who might fancy buying it?
If you accept that VMware is in play, the prospective price tag means that the number of firms that could afford such a purchase are few…
read moreThe Oscars Are a Week Away, but How Many Will Watch?
TV ratings for awards shows have been in free fall, especially during the pandemic, and Hollywood doesn’t want the viewing public to toss its premier showcase…
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Train Crash in Egypt Kills at Least 11
In a country known for poorly maintained equipment and mismanagement, a deadly accident north of Cairo adds to the trauma. …
read moreAfghan Women Fear The Worst after U.S. Withdrawal
Whatever happens once the United States withdraws will not bode well for Afghan women. But even the gains made for them over the last 20 years…
read moreAleksei Navalny’s Health in Prison Is Dire, His Doctors Say
Doctors said recent blood tests indicated that the Russian opposition leader, who is nearly three weeks into a hunger strike, was at risk of heart failure…
read moreIrish Leader Apologizes for Killing of Prince Philip’s Uncle
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of the party that was once the political wing of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army, said she was sorry for its assassination…
read moreAfghan Women Fear the Worst, Whether War or Peace Lies Ahead
Whatever happens once the United States withdraws will not bode well for Afghan women. But even the gains made for them over the last 20 years…
read moreAfter ‘Green Rush,’ Canada’s Legal Pot Suppliers Are Stumbling
Most marijuana producers in Canada are still reporting staggering losses two and a half years after legalization. …
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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…
read morePutting Belfast on the TechCrunch map — TechCrunch’s European Cities Survey 2021
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
The interest in creating value through e-commerce brands is striking. So what’s the roll-up hype about? …
read moreInvestors Clara Brenner, Quin Garcia and Rachel Holt are coming to TC Sessions: Mobility 2021
The transportation industry is abuzz with upstarts, legacy automakers, suppliers and tech companies working on automated vehicle technology, digital platforms, electrification and robotics. Then there are…
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How the Black Barbershops Influence Consumers
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‘One-thirtieth’ of the way back: Main Street expects theme parks to jump-start California recovery
With Universal Studios reopening Friday and Disneyland set to open its gates on April 30, local businesses in California are starting to rebound. …
read moreAs pandemic aid was rushed to Main Street, criminals seized on Covid relief programs
A new report estimates overall fraud in the Covid-19 Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and grants could reach $84 billion. …
read moreThese 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. …
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Once VMware is free from Dell, who might fancy buying it?
If you accept that VMware is in play, the prospective price tag means that the number of firms that could afford such a purchase are few…
read moreThe Oscars Are a Week Away, but How Many Will Watch?
TV ratings for awards shows have been in free fall, especially during the pandemic, and Hollywood doesn’t want the viewing public to toss its premier showcase…
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Why Am I Sp Bad At Typign?
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Say it louder for the people in the back: As tech grows bigger by the minute and venture capital adds dollar signs by the day, a…
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Once VMware is free from Dell, who might fancy buying it?
If you accept that VMware is in play, the prospective price tag means that the number of firms that could afford such a purchase are few…
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Nelo raises $3M to grow ‘buy now, pay later’ in Mexico
Buy now, pay later is a way of paying for purchases via installment loans that generally have no interest. The concept has grown in popularity in…
read moreShould Dell have pursued a more aggressive debt-reduction move with VMware?
The spin-out generates a large slug of cash Dell can use for debt relief, but could it have squeezed more money out of the deal? …
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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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Oil demand is changing. These are the stocks that could benefit, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs believes there will be winners and losers across sectors as oil demand shifts, driven by factors including electrification. …
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read moreUBS put out the definitive guide for investing under a Biden administration
UBS this week issued a comprehensive guide to investing for President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure proposal. …
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read moreAn activist investor calls for a slate of new directors at apparel retailer Genesco
Legion Partners, known for working behind the scenes, nominated seven director candidates to Genesco's eight-person board. …
read moreElon Musk’s SpaceX beats Bezos’ Blue Origin in NASA contest to build astronaut lunar lander
Elon Musk's SpaceX beat Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Dynetics to win nearly $3 billion to build NASA's lunar lander.. …
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2 Secrets About Online Media Presentations
Discover the secrets these presentation experts learned after years of presenting. …
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Free Webinar | April 14: Ride the Wave: Retaining Online Shoppers When Lockdowns Lift
Join our panel of experts experts as they explore tactics to stay engaged with newly acquired customers. …
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3 Marketing Tactics Entrepreneurs Should Implement to Improve Their Return on Investment
These marketing tenants are key to success for a forward-thinking company. …
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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
Creating a website that draws traffic and helps with conversions should start with these eleven pages. …
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Airlines beef up domestic summer schedules with big jets as international trips remain uncertain
American and Delta are using more widebody jets on domestic routes to cater to higher domestic travel demand with international trips still unlikely. …
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15 Places That Will Actually Pay You To Move There In 2021
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read moreThe post-pandemic spending spree has begun. Here are 6 things Americans are buying
Consumers are trading puzzles and sweats for champagne and skirts as they get Covid-19 vaccinations and plan outings again. …
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Only School Toppers Will Be Able To Score 8/14 In This Indian Landmarks Quiz
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Non-Americans Are Sharing The Things They Don’t Understand About America And They Have Some Good Points
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read moreAirbnb CEO says company will need millions more hosts to meet surging demand
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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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