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Self-employed, gig workers to get bigger loans under new PPP rules. They may want to wait to apply
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Facebook Bans Myanmar Military Accounts in Aftermath of Coup
The move plunges the social network into the post-coup politics of the roiled nation, after years of criticism over how Myanmar’s military had used the site….
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Plant-based food startup Next Gen lands $10M seed round from investors including Temasek
Singapore is quickly turning into a hub for food-tech startups, partly because of government initiatives supporting the development of meat alternatives. One of the newest entrants…
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Paramount+ will cost $4.99 per month with ads
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Italian Cliffside Cemetery, and Its Coffins, Carried Away by a Landslide
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Facing Roadblocks, Vast Global Vaccination Effort Gets Underway
An operation to supply billions of coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer countries has started. But as rich countries buy most of the available supply, stark inequalities…
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Memoir by Amos Oz’s Daughter Divides Family and Shocks Israel
“He told me I was filth,” Galia Oz writes in her book, “Something Disguised as Love,” among other accusations of physical and emotional abuse. Her mother…
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To Build Loyalty to China, Hong Kong Rewrites History
Through new lesson plans and expensive publishing projects, the government hopes to teach future generations a curated lesson about Hong Kong’s past. …
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Arrest of Opposition Leader in Georgia Raises Fear of Growing Instability
Lawmakers from parties aligned against the government have vowed to continue a boycott of Parliament until Nika Melia is released from police custody. …
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Brittany Higgins Files Police Report on Parliament House Rape Claim
Brittany Higgins has filed a formal police report against a former government employee who she said raped her in Australia’s Parliament House in 2019, roiling the…
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Chinese Retailer Goes From Bubble Tea to Crypto Mining in Unlikely Pivot
Urban Tea has hired two new executives ahead of its expansion into cryptocurrency mining. …
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Diginex Connects Crypto Exchanges and Electronic Trading Firms With New Platform
The crypto services firm is connecting high-frequency traders who use electronic trading platforms to crypto exchanges. …
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Japan’s SBI Investing ‘Eight-Figure’ Sum in Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum
SBI’s digital assets subsidiary will lead a round that will have raised around $30 million for the Swiss firm over six months. …
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Most Finance Chiefs Still Balk at Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet: Survey
Bitcoin’s legendary volatility is seen as a major concern barring corporate investments, according to Gartner. …
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Cult Toy Brand Superplastic Launches NFT Collection on Nifty Gateway
Instagram-famous artists Janky and Guggimon are bringing their tripped-out aesthetics to non-fungible tokens. …
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Self-employed, gig workers to get bigger loans under new PPP rules. They may want to wait to apply
The Small Business Administration will update how it calculates forgivable PPP loans for sole proprietors, but not until the first week of March. …
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New truckers can make $50,000 with full benefits after about seven weeks of training. Here's an inside look at the lives of people who drive for…
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How Biden’s PPP loan program changes can help Latino small business recovery
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Op-ed: Black businesses support raising the minimum wage. Why doesn’t the rest of Corporate America?
Raising the minimum wage is long overdue and the pandemic has only exacerbated the need for a living wage, writes Ron Busby. …
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The smallest businesses are getting extra PPP help. What to know before you apply
President Biden's administration on Monday announced changes for the PPP focused on helping small and minority owned firms as well as sole proprietors. …
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Black-owned beauty brands and founders breaking billion-dollar barriers
The beauty and hair care industry for Black consumers is worth billions, and more Black entrepreneurs are succeeding in spite of funding hurdles. …
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Facebook Bans Myanmar Military Accounts in Aftermath of Coup
The move plunges the social network into the post-coup politics of the roiled nation, after years of criticism over how Myanmar’s military had used the site….
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Plant-based food startup Next Gen lands $10M seed round from investors including Temasek
Singapore is quickly turning into a hub for food-tech startups, partly because of government initiatives supporting the development of meat alternatives. One of the newest entrants…
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Paramount+ will cost $4.99 per month with ads
ViacomCBS executives held a virtual investor event today where they outlined the strategy for Paramount+, the streaming service set to launch on March 4 that’s basically…
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Spain’s Wallapop raises $191M at an $840M valuation for its classifieds marketplace
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Kapor Capital is raising a $125 million fund
Kapor Capital, the venture firm focused on funding social impact ventures and founders of color, is raising a $125 million fund, called Fund III, a source…
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The ethical bank helping UK social projects bounce back from Covid
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If Coinbase is worth $100 billion, what’s a fair valuation for Stripe?
Mere days after we discussed Coinbase at $77 billion and Stripe at $115 billion in the private markets, those same semi-liquid exchanges have provided a new…
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Brex applies for bank charter, taps former Silicon Valley Bank exec as CEO of Brex Bank
Brex is the latest fintech to apply for a bank charter. The fast-growing company, which sells a credit card tailored for startups with Emigrant Bank currently…
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With $20M A round, Promise brings financial flexibility to outdated government and utility payment systems
The last year has been one of financial hardship for billions, and among the specific hardships is the elementary one of paying for utilities, taxes and…
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Ex-General Catalyst and General Atlantic VC announces $68M debut fund
As of 2019, the majority of venture firms — 65% — still did not have a single female partner or GP at their firm, according to…
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GameStop shares soar more than 100% amid executive shuffle
GameStop announced Wednesday that its chief financial officer Jim Bell will resign on March 26. …
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These stocks could benefit as Texas and other states remake energy infrastructure
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Mike Santoli’s market notes: Big Tech syncs up with long-term Treasuries, ARK Invest battleground
This is the daily notebook of Mike Santoli, CNBC's senior markets commentator, with ideas about trends, stocks and market statistics. …
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How to play the coming infrastructure super cycle, according to Morgan Stanley
The materials sector could be set for a "super cycle" unlike anything seen in the U.S. since the 1950s, according to Morgan Stanley. …
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Wall Street clearing firm proposes 1-day trade settlement after Robinhood controversy
A spotlight appeared on the two-day settlement standard following the epic short squeeze in GameStop stock earlier this year. …
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Goldman lowers gold forecast, says higher interest rates are already priced in
Goldman lowered its gold price target, but the firm still sees upside ahead for the precious metal. …
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13 Crucial Roles You Should Consider Hiring First When Building a Marketing Department
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These fundamentals are essential to get right, whether you are a novice or a seasoned expert. The ABC’s of Google Ads mistakes, part 2. …
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End-to-end operators are the next generation of consumer business
These businesses are fundamentally reimagining their product experience by owning the entire value chain from end to end, thereby creating a step-functionally better experience for consumers. …
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Why Clubhouse Is a Gold Mine for Marketers and Entrepreneurs Right Now
Imagine a room full of millionaires, and you get to ask them anything. That is Clubhouse. …
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23 “Then And Now” Photos That Left My Jaw Hanging Open
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Marriott CEO says leisure travel will rebound as vaccines roll out, but business travel will return too
Hotels have been suffering during the pandemic from less tourism, but Marriott CEO Tony Capuano expects the industry to recover with the help of vaccines. …
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Quarantine-free travel may be one step closer with new travel industry app
A new app from the International Air Travel Association could mark the first step in resuming quarantine-free international travel. …
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European travel stocks surge after UK announces its end-to-lockdown plan
European travel stocks soared on Tuesday morning as customers rushed to make new bookings after the U.K. announced its plan to end coronavirus restrictions. …
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Royal Caribbean CEO says booking data for cruises suggests a surprisingly positive post-Covid recovery
Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain told CNBC on Monday that booking data for cruises suggests a surprisingly positive post-Covid recovery. …
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Dozens of Boeing 777s grounded after United Airlines engine failure
United says it’s voluntarily taking 24 Boeing 777s out of service after one of the planes suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Denver on…
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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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