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Being An Instagram Influencer Is Hard Work, So This Guy Made A Bot To Do It For Him
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Apple’s New AirPods Are Here
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Lock Up Ether, Get Free Crypto: Twist on Airdrops Attracts Top VCs
Governance startup Commonwealth, which offers a new twist on token airdrops, has raised $2 million from a group of notable …Read More »
Disney closes its $71.3B Fox acquisition
As of 12:02am Eastern today, Disney has closed its acquisition of 21st Century Fox . The goal of the enormous …Read More »
Music’s next big startup Splice raises $57.5M to sell samples
Tech has a bad reputation for pulling money out of musicians’ pockets, but Splice is changing that. The audio sample …Read More »
The Oculus Rift S is real and arrives in spring for $399
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Funding Circle, a P2P SME lending platform, steps towards an IPO
UK founded startup Funding Circle, a p2p lending platform which focuses on the underserved small business market, has announced a “potential intention” to float on the…
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Optimism on Main Street surged in December on hopes for changes under Trump: NFIB
Small business sentiment soared to a 12-year high in December, as business owners looked forward to much better business conditions. …
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3 common excuses for not starting a business (and how to get over them in 2017)
You don't need inspiration or special tools. You just need to start. …
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Music’s next big startup Splice raises $57.5M to sell samples
Tech has a bad reputation for pulling money out of musicians’ pockets, but Splice is changing that. The audio sample marketplace and music production collaboration tool…
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The Oculus Rift S is real and arrives in spring for $399
After years of high-profile onstage announcements, Oculus has decided to quietly deliver the successor to its flagship Rift virtual reality headset, confirming most bits of our…
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Skedulo raises $28M for its mobile workforce management service
Skedulo, a service that helps businesses manage their mobile employees, today announced that it has raised a $28 million Series B funding round led by M12,…
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10 Most Well Guarded Secrets about Marketing to Baby Boomers
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What is Link Building and Why Should You NEVER Buy Inbound Links?
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4 Surprisingly Adorable Sales Lessons We Can Learn From Toddlers
Toddlers are known for being noisy, messy, adventurous, and boisterous—but did you know they can also teach us a thing or two about being better salespeople?
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They Go to the Desert to Hunt for Truffles. But ISIS Is Hunting Them.
The militants are targeting Iraqis who venture into the wild to search for the delicacy, demanding ransom for those they don’t simply kill. …
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Can Ethiopia’s Long Love Affair With Boeing Survive the 737 Max Crash?
The manufacturer is so revered in the country, planes are often referred to as “Boeings.” The Max 8 crash may change all that. …
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The New Zealand Shooting Victims Spanned Generations and Nationalities
Fifty people were killed when a gunman stormed two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and opened fire on worshippers. Among the dead were students, athletes, engineers…
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Pope Rejects Resignation of French Cardinal Convicted of Abuse Cover-Up
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin was found guilty of failing to report child molestation by a priest, but Pope Francis said he should step aside only temporarily. …
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New Zealand Is Loath to Use Suspect’s Name to Avoid Amplifying His Cause
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will not name the suspected gunman in the Christchurch massacre in an effort to deny him notoriety and publicity for…
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He Says His Work as a Jihadist Spy Caused PTSD. Denmark Awarded Him $27,000.
Morten Storm, who outlined his life as a Qaeda jihadist who became an informant, was found to have experienced “exceptionally dangerous events.” …
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10 Most Well Guarded Secrets about Marketing to Baby Boomers
Did you know baby boomers are a multi-trillion dollar demographic in the US? …
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Inside The Union-Busting Campaign At America’s Original Craft Brewery
Workers at the 123-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will vote Wednesday on whether to unionize.
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Teamsters Union Faces Revolt From Members Over UPS Contracts
Local unions in Pennsylvania say their national leaders seek to implement an agreement they voted down.
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What is Link Building and Why Should You NEVER Buy Inbound Links?
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Thrilled With Trump’s Tax Law: Blue Cross Blue Shield Parent HCSC Reaps $1.7 Billion Refund
And Health Care Service Corporation paid no taxes last year.
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US rule changes could mean more startups would need government approval to hire immigrants
Big changes in DC could mean that more startups will need the government’s permission before foreign nationals do work at the company. In some cases, the foreign…
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Small business job growth index up slightly in August
An index of small business employment growth inched up as Main Street America added jobs at a steady pace this month. …
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Ohio battle: Manufacturing may sway this swing state
A win by Gov. John Kasich in Ohio would stall Donald Trump getting a majority of delegates. What the state's economy tell us. …
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Don’t give up! A simple fix to save a failing business
One burger joint was losing cash until the owners reinvented the restaurant with a more gourmet concept. …
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Zuckerberg’s not the only dorm room success story
A whiz kid trying to build a blog turned frustration into Super Bowl ads, millions in revenue and big VC funding. …
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The #1 city for starting a small business
Deciding where to start or build your business? Take a look at these biz-friendly ones. …
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From geisha beauty rituals to millions in sales
A look at how one San Francisco-based beauty start-up, Tatcha, cracked the multibillion-dollar prestige beauty market. …
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Google Fined $1.7 Billion by E.U. for Unfair Advertising Rules
The antitrust fine, the third imposed on Google by the European Union since 2017, reinforces Europe’s regulatory role as the world’s most aggressive tech watchdog. …
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Tech We’re Using: Talking to Taffy Is Low Tech. And Intense.
Armed with an Olympus recorder, she’s spent time with Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Cooper. Here’s how Taffy Brodesser-Akner of The New York Times Magazine tries to…
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Spotify rival Tencent Music posts maiden quarter loss of $130M on one-off costs
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, the Chinese answer to Spotify that Tencent spun out and floated on the New York Stock Exchange in December, reported a net…
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Former Oath CEO Tim Armstrong is exiting Verizon with a payout worth more than $60 million
Tim Armstrong will leave Verizon Communications with an awards and benefits package worth more than $60 million. The Wall Street Journal calculated the total amount based…
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Doctolib is now a unicorn with new $170 million round
French startup Doctolib has raised a new round of funding of $170 million (€150 million). The round is led by General Atlantic, with existing investors Accel,…
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The New Social Network That Isn’t New at All
When an inveterate tweeter and social media hound decided to change his ways, what did he turn to? An email newsletter. …
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Silvergate Bank Adds 59 Crypto Clients, But Deposits Down $123 Million in Q4
Silvergate Bank added 59 crypto clients in the fourth quarter, but its deposits from the industry shrank by $123 million. …
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UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications
The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers. …
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Bitcoin’s Share of Total Crypto Market Slips Back Toward 50%
Bitcoin’s share of the cryptocurrency market is on the verge of falling below 50 percent for the first time in over 7 months. …
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Fortune 500 Tech Firm Avnet Now Accepts Crypto Payments via BitPay
Avnet, one of the world’s largest distributors of electronic components and services, is now accepting crypto payments through BitPay. …
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3 Major Reasons To Fill Out The FAFSA Even If Your Family Has Money
One-quarter of families don’t bother completing the FAFSA ― and end up missing out on billions in financial aid.
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Digital Asset Names New CEO to Succeed Blythe Masters
Enterprise blockchain startup Digital Asset has named co-founder Yuval Rooz as the company’s new chief executive officer. …
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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO: Attracting millennial guests through Instagram
Jim Cramer talks with Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO Frank Del Rio about the company's plans to add more ships to its line and going after its…
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Cramer: Market action shows investors are taking a ‘leap of taste’
Jim Cramer says all of the rising on the market is not justified, but investors have some breathing room. …
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Altria shares fall after FDA’s Gottlieb describes ‘difficult’ meeting on Juul
Altria shares dropped after the FDA Commissioner said a meeting last week with the company and its e-cigarette unit Juul was "difficult." …
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Lyft IPO could be ‘$1 billion or more’ windfall for California’s coffers
California could reap a bonanza of "$1 billion or more" in new taxes from the upcoming stock offering of ride-hailing service Lyft, according to former California…
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Trade talks are in final stages, but there is still fear China may walk back concessions: Reports
There were multiple reports about trade talks between the U.S. and China on Tuesday, which sent traders scrambling to decipher. …
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FedEx earnings could save lagging industrials
FedEx is set to report earnings after the bell, and it could be a lifeline to this lagging sector. …
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10 Expert Tips for Improving Your Existing Marketing Strategies
Improve your marketing strategy with these expert tips. …
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5 Reasons to Use Text to Communicate with Clients and Customers
Texting can help you better connect with your customers. …
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Best Types of Marketing Videos you can Shoot on your Smartphone
You must have a marketing video for your business in today’s digital ecosystem. …
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What Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Can Learn From Payless’s Departure
Blending online and offline fulfillment options is not only possible, it’s an absolute must. …
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Warning: 48% of B2B Buyers Bored by Most Marketing They See Right Now
Business owners want better ads. …
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How to Build a Referral Network for Your Small Business
Build a strong referral network to maximize the potential of your small business. …
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His parents wanted him to get a corporate job, until he made $154,000 in one year
Drew Binsky convinced his parents to accept his non-traditional career path as a travel video maker. …
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US is scrutinizing the development of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft: WSJ
The Department of Transportation inquiry is focused on a safety system suspected of factoring into the crash of a Lion Air flight, The Wall Street Journal…
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Over-the-top spring hotel packages celebrate baseball, Barbie and a ‘free’ Land Rover
Winter storms may still be pounding parts of the Midwest, but spring getaway season is just around the corner. Eight ideas to jumpstart your planning. …
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After two fatal Boeing plane crashes, the world turned on the US
Dozens of countries and airlines have split from the Federal Aviation Administration in grounding Boeing's 737 Max airplanes after two fatal crashes. …
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Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort delivers Five-Star service with IGEL
Extends PC life by four years for just €90 and cuts new desktop costs from over €1000 to €550Reading, UK. July 19, 2018 – A luxury…
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14 Other Fun Things To Do In Austin While You’re In Town For SXSW
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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”
Having made a name for himself as a self-employed entrepreneur, Brandon’s Business founder, Brandon, recently gained notoriety
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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
HuffPost and Mas Mejor teamed up to highlight an array of comedians from the LatinX community
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Más Mejor Comedy Showcase: Francisco Ramos Talks Privacy
Comedian Francisco Ramos just wants you to keep your thoughts to yourself.
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Más Mejor Comedy Showcase: Jesus Trejo Describes Money Problems
Trying to save money can lead to some funny stories. Just ask comedian Jesus Trejo.
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