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Bandwango raises $3.1M to power tourism- and experience-focused deals
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Entertainment 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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Facebook, Instagram users can now ask ‘oversight’ panel to review decisions not to remove content
Facebook’s self-styled ‘Oversight Board’ (FOB) has announced an operational change that looks intended to respond to criticism of the limits of the self-regulatory content-moderation decision review…
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Bandwango raises $3.1M to power tourism- and experience-focused deals
You might think that a startup whose primary customers are tourism bureaus would have had a pretty rough 2020, but CEO Monir Parikh said Bandwango‘s customer…
read moreDeeplite raises $6M seed to deploy ML on edge with fewer compute resources
One of the issues with deploying a machine learning application is that it tends to be expensive and highly compute intensive. Deeplite, a startup based in…
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Free Webinar | April 14: Ride the Wave: Retaining Online Shoppers When Lockdowns Lift
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How to Design a Landing Page That Generates Sales and Attracts Traffic
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Japan’s Plan for Fukushima Wastewater Meets a Wall of Mistrust in Asia
The government in Tokyo says criticism of its intention to release treated water into the ocean is unscientific. South Korea has called the proposal “utterly intolerable.”…
read moreUS to Increase Military Presence in Germany
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, on a visit to Germany, announced an addition of 500 personnel to strengthen deterrence and defenses in Europe. …
read moreGirl’s Rape in Venezuela Becomes a Rallying Cry for Abortion Activists
The assault of a 13-year-old girl in Venezuela and the arrest of her mother and a teacher who helped her end the pregnancy have forced a…
read moreTaiwan Hunters Contend With Taboos, and Trials, to Uphold Tradition
The island’s Indigenous hunting cultures are circumscribed by ancient rituals and modern legal restrictions. We join a hunt as Taiwan’s constitutional court considers a case on…
read moreBritain Rejoices and Asks: Are Lockdowns Finally Finished?
Experience with the pandemic has taught Britons to be wary of setbacks, but as some pubs and stores reopened and the coronavirus abated, it was hard…
read moreJapan to Start Releasing Radioactive Water From Fukushima in 2 Years
The government says the plan is the best way to dispose of water used to prevent the ruined nuclear plant’s damaged reactor cores from melting. …
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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…
read moreHow nontechnical talent can break into deep tech
Here, I’ll share what I’ve learned and offer tactical advice for finding, reaching out to, cultivating relationships with and working at deep tech companies as a…
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How the Black Barbershops Influence Consumers
On the Small Business Radio Show this week, Barry Moltz talks to Wil Shelton who is the CEO and founder of Wil Power Integrated Marketing (WPIM)….
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Entertainment 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. …
read moreSmall businesses have 2 more months to apply for forgivable PPP loans. Here’s what you need to know
Here's what small businesses need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program's new May 31 deadline. …
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Facebook, Instagram users can now ask ‘oversight’ panel to review decisions not to remove content
Facebook’s self-styled ‘Oversight Board’ (FOB) has announced an operational change that looks intended to respond to criticism of the limits of the self-regulatory content-moderation decision review…
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Bandwango raises $3.1M to power tourism- and experience-focused deals
You might think that a startup whose primary customers are tourism bureaus would have had a pretty rough 2020, but CEO Monir Parikh said Bandwango‘s customer…
read moreDeeplite raises $6M seed to deploy ML on edge with fewer compute resources
One of the issues with deploying a machine learning application is that it tends to be expensive and highly compute intensive. Deeplite, a startup based in…
read moreHome gym startup Tempo raises $220M to meet surge in demand for its workout device
When the pandemic forced everyone to stay at home last year, many gym-goers looked to at-home fitness makers to fill the void for their cardiovascular and…
read moreRacist Computer Engineering Words: ‘Master,’ ‘Slave’ and the Fight Over Offensive Terms
Nearly a year after the Internet Engineering Task Force took up a plan to replace words that could be considered racist, the debate is still raging….
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Students, government employees, and members of non-profit organizations can get access to Extra Crunch at a discounted rate of $50/year (plus tax). That’s 50% off our…
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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…
read moreUruguayan payments startup dLocal quadruples valuation to $5B with $150M raise
Cross-border payments startup dLocal has raised $150 million at a $5 billion valuation, less than seven months after securing $200 million at a $1.2 billion valuation….
read moreEmbedded procurement will make every company its own marketplace
The embedded fintech movement has just begun, but there is already a sister concept percolating: embedded procurement, which will allow businesses to buy things they need…
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Cramer says investors selling travel stocks after J&J Covid vaccine pause are mistaken
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday he expects the stock market impact from Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine pause to be minimal. …
read moreHere are Tuesday’s biggest analyst calls of the day: Amazon, FedEx, Caterpillar, Boeing & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on …
read moreMorgan Stanley has high conviction these stocks will be higher over the next 15 to 60 days
Morgan Stanley says positive earnings results should drive these 12 stocks "materially over the next 15-60 days." …
read moreThese stocks have fast-growing dividends to counter inflation, says UBS
UBS said it's time for equity investors to turn to dividend growers for stable income. …
read moreArk Invest analyst says these are two of the firm’s favorite genomic revolution plays
In a CNBC interview, Ark Invest analyst Simon Barnett explains the firm's belief in Adaptive Biotechnologies and Invitae. …
read moreDARPA awards nuclear spacecraft contracts to Lockheed Martin, Bezos’ Blue Origin and General Atomics
The Pentagon's advanced research division awarded a trio of companies with contracts to build and demonstrate a nuclear-based propulsion system on a spacecraft. …
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Free Webinar | April 14: Ride the Wave: Retaining Online Shoppers When Lockdowns Lift
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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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How to Design a Landing Page That Generates Sales and Attracts Traffic
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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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13 Tips for Professionally Editing YouTube Videos
Once you’re in the post-production phase, these tips can help you craft a video that looks like it’s straight out of a Hollywood production studio. …
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Airline, travel stocks slip after U.S. recommends pause in J&J Covid vaccine
Airline and travel stocks fell on concerns the J&J vaccine issues would affect bookings. …
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Bandwango raises $3.1M to power tourism- and experience-focused deals
You might think that a startup whose primary customers are tourism bureaus would have had a pretty rough 2020, but CEO Monir Parikh said Bandwango‘s customer…
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Americans Who Traveled To Europe Are Sharing The Biggest “WTF” Moments Of Their Trips
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read moreFlorida to sue CDC to allow cruises to resume U.S. sailings, industry asks to be treated like airlines
Florida’s governor said the state will sue the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, demanding cruise ships be allowed to resume sailing immediately. …
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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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