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50 Cut as $60 Million Blockchain Project Nebulas Lays Off 60% of Staff
Once a top-100 cryptocurrency, Nebulas has laid off more than 60 percent of its staff since July 2018, CoinDesk has …Read More »
Oracle allegedly withheld $400 million in wages from underrepresented employees
Oracle has allegedly withheld $400 million in wages from racially underrepresented workers (black, Latinx and Asian) as well as women, the U.S. …Read More »
Okta appoints former Charles Schwab exec to board of directors
Former Charles Schwab chief marketing officer Becky Saeger becomes Okta's third female board member. ...Read More »
Bakkt Makes Initial Hiring Push for Bitcoin Futures Exchange
The hotly anticipated bitcoin futures platform plans to hire at least eight individuals in areas from sales to tech to …Read More »
Lessons from SpaceX: How to build the next Toyota Camry for space
In case you missed it, space is being democratized -- and quickly. But it’s not just students and hobbyists in …Read More »
Did Australia Poke a Hole in Your Phone’s Security?
A law passed last month allows the authorities to compel tech companies to build tools to bypass their products’ encryption. …Read More »
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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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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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Did Australia Poke a Hole in Your Phone’s Security?
A law passed last month allows the authorities to compel tech companies to build tools to bypass their products’ encryption. It has global implications. …
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To rebuild satellite communications, Ubiquitilink starts at ground level
Communications satellites are multiplying year by year as more companies vie to create an orbital network that brings high-speed internet to the globe. Ubiquitilink, a new…
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Apple Pay is coming to Target, Taco Bell, Speedway and two other U.S. chains
A little more retail momentum for Apple Pay: Apple has announced another clutch of U.S. retailers will soon support its eponymous mobile payment tech — most…
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9 Tools for More Effective Content Marketing Campaigns in 2019
Get a heads up for your content marketing in 2019 with these nine tools …
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The Truth about Improving your Site SEO in 3 Simple Steps
Boost the SEO of your site with these three tips. …
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Why Small Businesses Need to Ditch SEO Gimmicks for Good
Gone are the days of companies churning out content chock-full of keywords to score big SEO wins. To rank well in Google today, here are four…
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Philippine Law Would Make 9-Year-Olds Criminally Liable
President Rodrigo Duterte has sought the change as a way to deter drug gangs from using children. Rights advocates called it a “stark mockery” of child…
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After Deadly Assault on Afghan Base, Taliban Sit for Talks With U.S. Diplomats
At least 40 Afghans working for the country’s intelligence agency were killed in a militant assault on their base in Wardak Province, one of the single…
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Theresa May Offered Plan B for Brexit. It Looks a Lot Like the Defeated Plan A.
The prime minister may be hoping that as the Brexit deadline approaches, lawmakers will vote for her plan despite misgivings. …
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Deadly Mexico Pipeline Disaster Poses Major Test for New President
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s response to a blast that killed dozens, many stealing fuel, has exposed a central tension between two of his policy vows:…
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Venezuela Detains National Guard Members Accused of Turning on Maduro
The rebellion came days after opposition leaders offered amnesty to armed forces members who throw their support behind a transitional government. …
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Explosion and Fire Off Crimea Kill 11 Sailors
Two tankers performing a fuel transfer near the contested Kerch Strait caught fire, leading to the deaths. The strait is a sticking point in relations between…
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OECD: ICOs Have Financing Benefits But Aren’t a Mainstream Option
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development thinks ICOs may be a beneficial fundraising tool, but not yet for “mainstream” firms. …
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9 Tools for More Effective Content Marketing Campaigns in 2019
Get a heads up for your content marketing in 2019 with these nine tools …
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Gymboree Files For Bankruptcy For The Second Time In Almost 2 Years
The San Francisco-based company said it will also sell its high-end line, Janie and Jack, as well as its intellectual property and online platform.
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How Business Can Engage Students And Educators With Technology
“If training the future workforce is a fundamental role of education, it’s just as important a role for business.”
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The Truth about Improving your Site SEO in 3 Simple Steps
Boost the SEO of your site with these three tips. …
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California Utility Tied To Devastating Wildfires To File For Bankruptcy
Pacific Gas and Electric faces billions of dollars in claims stemming from recent infernos, including the Camp wildfire.
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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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How to fight cyberthreats — on the cheap
Cloud technology can be an effective and affordable way to fight cyberterrorism. …
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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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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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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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Elf on the Shelf’s success secret: Ignore haters
The twin sisters behind the company that makes The Elf on the Shelf advise new entrepreneurs to never give up. …
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Netflix’s ‘Roma’ nominated for 10 Oscars, including best picture and director
Netflix and Hulu will both have films in the running at the Academy Awards this year. Netflix changed its rules for theatrical releases to give “Roma”…
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China’s JD.com tests drone delivery in Indonesia in first overseas pilot
We hear a lot about drones having the potential to revolutionize delivery and logistics. It’s easy to be dismissive — in many cases, a robot may…
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Citizens Reserve is building a supply chain platform on the blockchain
Citizens Reserve, a Bay Area startup, has a broad goal of digitizing the supply chain. Last fall, the company launched the Alpha version of Suku, a Supply…
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How Huawei Wooed Europe With Sponsorships, Investments and Promises
As the Chinese telecommunications giant faces scrutiny over its security, its careful cultivation of European governments and customers is at risk of unraveling. …
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After raising $125M, Munchery fails to deliver
On-demand food delivery startup Munchery is shutting down, the startup announced in an e-mail to customers on Monday. …
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Original Content podcast: We conquer clutter with Marie Kondo’s new show
On the surface, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” sounds like a simple show: Over the course of eight episodes, organizing guru Marie Kondo helps a variety…
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Overstock Blockchain Fund Shuffles Management Ahead of tZERO Launch
Overstock has promoted Joel Wright to chief operating officer of Medici Ventures, the company’s blockchain venture fund. …
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Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work Algorithm Needs Replacing, Argues BIS Study
The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank of International Settlements study. …
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Bitcoin’s Price Counters the VIX, Confirming It’s Still a Risk Asset
Bitcoin’s price inversely correlates with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), meaning the premier cryptocurrency is still a risk-asset and not a safe haven. …
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Crypto Exchange CEO Sentenced to 3-Year Jail Term for Faking Trading Volume
Two execs from South Korean crypto exchange Komid have been given jail time for faking trading volume and deceiving investors. …
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South Korean Exchange Loses $5 Million in Accidental Bitcoin Airdrop
South Korean exchange Coinnest reportedly lost around $5 million when it airdropped bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies instead of WGT. …
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Wyoming Bill Would Clear the Way for Crypto Custody at Banks
Wyoming legislators have introduced a bill to classify digital assets as property and provide banks with clarity on crypto custodial services. …
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The largest beer company in the world upgraded at RBC after debt refinancing
Investors should buy shares of beer giant AB InBev —the largest beer company in the world — as a recent refinancing will lighten the burden from…
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Shares of Nike rise after Cowen upgrades the stock, sees a 13% gain
Nike shares rose on Tuesday after Cowen upgraded the stock to outperform from market perform as the upcoming products in 2019 are expected to create margin…
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A $3.5 billion money manager makes a bullish market case for DC’s partisan gridlock
Mayflower Advisors' Larry Glazer believes the hill's political stalemate is favorable for Wall Street — at least in the short term. …
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DoubleLine’s Jeffrey Gundlach says he’s leaving Twitter due to ‘suspicious activity’
The founder of DoubleLine Capital said in a tweet late on Sunday he would be deleting his account "due to suspicious activity." The tweet did not…
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Defense and tech stocks are the big winners of Trump’s first 2 years in office
It's been two years since Donald Trump was inaugurated as president of the United States. In that time, defense and tech stocks, have blown everybody out…
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As Chinese stocks rally, here’s why Tencent is flashing a major buy signal
Chinese stocks are on fire, and one of those names is flashing a major buy signal. …
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5 Reasons Chatbots Do a Great Job of Collecting Small Business Leads
Lead generation problems, take a look at chatbots and live chat. …
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It’s the golden age of traditional retail, not its end days
A lot of people that will say that traditional retail is dying. They’ll point to the rising prominence of e-commerce, which accounts for under 10% of…
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9 of Last Year’s Most Creative Marketing Ideas Can Help You Brainstorm for 2019
If you’re looking to start a new marketing campaign, consider these successful ones from major brands. …
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14 Email Subject Line Best Practices for your Small Business
You don’t want to oversell it but you also don’t want to underwhelm. …
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Thinking about Building a Brand for Your Freelance Business? Here’s Why and How
If you are a freelancer grow your business by creating your own brand. …
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Social Media Marketing: 7 Steps to Make It Work for Your Business
Is social media marketing working for your small business? If you aren’t sure, you’re not alone. A new survey reveals what small business owners really think…
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Airlines warn of travel disruptions from winter storm and waive change fees
Airlines waived change fees ahead of winter storm Harper. Travelers can change their tickets to travel as late as next week as the storm approaches the…
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Winter storm grounds hundreds of flights at start of holiday weekend
Airlines waived change fees ahead of winter storm Harper. Travelers can change their tickets to travel as late as next week as the storm approaches the…
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Winter storm grounds more than 1,000 flights at start of holiday weekend
Airlines waived change fees ahead of winter storm Harper. Travelers can change their tickets to travel as late as next week as the storm approaches the…
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Winter storm grounds more than 2,000 flights, BWI closes a checkpoint due to TSA staffing shortage
Airlines waived change fees ahead of winter storm Harper. Travelers can change their tickets to travel as late as next week as the storm approaches the…
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6 Places To Visit In Italy That Aren’t Rome
These destinations deserve a spot on your travel list, too.
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TSA says absences rise because airport screeners can’t afford to work unpaid
The Transportation Security Administration says unpaid airport screeners have not been showing up to work because of financial reasons. TSA's ranks of 51,000 have been deemed…
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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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Más Mejor Comedy Showcase: Gina Brillon Shares Wedding Troubles
There’s no need to lose weight to fit in the wedding dress of your dreams ― comedian Gina Brillon has another solution.
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Doctor Finds Contact Lens Stuck In Woman’s Eyelid 28 Years After She Lost It
The woman lost the contact lens while playing badminton as a teen, only to find it still stuck in her eye in her 40s.
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