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It’s been 12 years since the last federal minimum wage increase. Where efforts to raise it stand
After aggressive campaigns to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, there still is no change on Capitol Hill. …
read moreSerena Williams invests in rent-reporting fintech Esusu
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has invested an undisclosed amount in Esusu, a start-up with a mission to boost credit scores of underserved populations. …
read moreMark Wahlberg-backed F45 pops on IPO day. The actor says the workouts have incredible energy
"The energy is absolutely incredible" at the company's studios, Mark Wahlberg told CNBC from the floor of the NYSE before the stock started trading. …
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China roundup: Keep down internet upstarts, cultivate hard tech
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the…
read moreCan Fake Accounts Save the Internet?
Reconsidering pseudonymity and what it means to “be yourself” online. …
read moreTuSimple’s self-driving truck network takes shape with Ryder partnership
TuSimple, the self-driving truck company that went public earlier this year, has partnered with Ryder as part of its plan to build out a freight network…
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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Digital Branding to Stand Out
Create a brand that truly distinguishes itself. …
read more5 advanced-ish SEO tactics to win in 2021
In nearly every Google algorithm update in recent memory, Google has rewarded old, megatraffic sites, sending their search rankings soaring at the expense of smaller, newer…
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Repeat raises $6 million Series A for its service that makes reordering favorite products easier
Subscriptions have become a popular way to pay for digital services, like Netflix or Spotify, but they haven’t yet taken off as a means of reordering…
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Hong Kong Targets Student Unions to Tame Universities
The authorities are clamping down on universities, which they consider hotbeds for unrest. The groups say they are fighting for survival. …
read moreMurder Trial in Sweden Could Shine Unsavory Light on Iran’s New President
Nearly 3,000 miles from Tehran where mass executions were carried out in 1988, a murder trial in Sweden could produce new revelations that complicate life for…
read moreTurkey Is Next as Wildfires Afflict Mediterranean Countries
The Turkish authorities said they were investigating the causes of fires that killed at least four people and threatened popular tourist destinations. …
read moreIsraeli Officials Say Iran Is Behind Deadly Attack on Oil Tanker
Drones carried out the attack on a tanker managed by an Israeli-led firm, killing two people, officials said — apparently the latest in a series of…
read moreGreece Accuses Aid Groups of Helping Smugglers of Migrants
Greek police claim some groups have worked with smugglers and provided migrants with details about Coast Guard activities. The groups deny the charges. …
read moreSpanish Court Targets Chilean Bank Tied to Pinochet
Spurred by victims of Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s regime, the court has reopened an investigation into whether Banco de Chile helped the former Chilean dictator launder money….
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Learn how to create an effective earned media strategy with Rebecca Reeve Henderson at TC Early Stage 2021
TechCrunch’s Early Stage 2021 is back for part two of our bootcamp-for-entrepreneurs event, with a focus on marketing and fundraising. Building on the first half of…
read moreScore a Free 30-day Extra Crunch membership when you buy a pass to TC Sessions: Mobility 2021
Does the science, technology — and yes, art — of creating new ways to transport people and parcels get your EV motor running? Then join us…
read moreEuropean 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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Mastercard and Verizon announce partnership for 5G contactless payments
The alliance, which aims to yield innovations by 2023, looks to further digitize and disrupt global consumer spending at retailers and other merchants. …
read moreCybersecurity CEO: Hackers won’t get the $70 million they’re demanding in global ransomware attack
Friday's ransomware attack will not fetch the entire amount its Russia-linked hackers are demanding, Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan told CNBC. …
read moreHow small businesses are claiming billions in cash refunds from the IRS
Many small businesses can use an IRS tax credit to offset hiring costs and wage increases in the job market. Many entrepreneurs don't know about it….
read more‘Hamilton’ receives $30 million grant from government Covid-relief program for entertainment venues
"Hamilton" received a $30 million grant from the government's program for shuttered businesses and could receive up to $20 million more. …
read moreHow much do you know about your business partner? How to avoid getting burned
Taking on a business partner is a double-edged sword. It can open up new horizons for your business, but it can expose you to massive risks….
read moreDelaware is expected to move to a $15 minimum wage. What that could mean for the federal rate
Delaware's $9.25 minimum wage would increase to $15 by 2025 once the governor signs a new law. …
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Pittsburgh Google contractors ratify deal with HCL
Nearly two years ago, contractors for Google’s Pittsburgh operations voted to join the United Steelworkers union in a bid to secure more labor rights representation. It…
read moreBezos’ Blue Origin Loses Challenge to NASA SpaceX Lunar Lander Contract
The Government Accountability Office said a $2.9 billion award to SpaceX to build the next lunar lander for astronauts would stand. …
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Daily Crunch: European privacy regulators fine Amazon $887M over targeted advertising practices
Hello friends and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package. …
read moreArgo AI can now offer the public rides in its autonomous vehicles in California
Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle technology startup backed by Ford and VW, has landed a permit in California that will allow the company to give people…
read moreSocial media platforms are failing to monitor anti-Semitism, two reports say.
Social media companies like Facebook and YouTube pledged to remove anti-Semitic content. New reports show they are falling short of that promise. …
read moreDeliveroo could leave Spanish market ahead of on-demand labor reclassification
Deliveroo said it is considering leaving the Spanish market, citing limited market share and a long road of investment with ‘highly uncertain long-term potential returns’ on…
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Untitled Ventures joins the scramble for Russian & Eastern European startups with a $118M warchest
Sorry Mr. Putin, but there’s a race on for Russian and Eastern European founders. And right now, those awful capitalists in the corrupt West are starting…
read moreNorway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24
The “subscribe to your car” movement has been taking off in recent years, with the appearance of Fleks in the UK (Europe), Cazoo (after its acquisition…
read moreWhat we learned from selling a blockchain service to African governments
Africa is a smaller addressable market. If you’re looking to pitch a product or service to governments, it’s helpful to keep in mind that your first…
read moreWith open banking on the horizon, the fintech-SME love story is just beginning
In order to understand the changes that are sweeping fintech and reconfiguring the way that the industry works with small businesses, it’s important to understand open…
read moreDigital lending platform Blend valued at over $4B in its public debut
Mortgages may not be considered sexy, but they are a big business. If you’ve refinanced or purchased a home digitally lately, you may not have noticed…
read moreConstruct Capital’s Dayna Grayson will be a Startup Battlefield Judge at Disrupt 2021
Dayna Grayson has been in venture capital for more than a decade and was one of the first VCs to build a portfolio around the transformation…
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MicroStrategy CEO defends debt-financed bitcoin buys, compares it to investing early in Facebook
"If I could borrow $1 billion and buy Facebook a decade ago for 1% interest, I think I would've done quite well," MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor told…
read moreSEC slaps new disclosure requirements on Chinese IPOs amid Beijing’s crackdown
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday it will now require additional disclosures from Chinese companies seeking a listing on U.S. stock exchanges. …
read moreWall Street analysts think these Dow stocks can jump the most over the next 12 months
Certain stocks are set to lead the next leg up in the Dow Jones Industrials Average, according to Wall Street analysts. …
read moreHere are Friday’s biggest analyst calls of the day: Coinbase, Amazon, Hershey, Pinterest & more
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on …
read moreARK Invest’s Cathie Wood buys $45 million of Robinhood shares despite brokerage’s lackluster debut
Wood purchased 1,297,615 shares of Robinhood in ARK Innovation on Thursday, a position worth roughly $45 million based on the trading app's closing price of $34.82…
read moreInvestors should buy T-Mobile after earnings beat, RBC says in upgrade
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Extra Crunch roundup: Video pitch decks, Didi’s regulatory struggles, Nothing CEO interview
The numbers don’t lie. According to DocSend, the average pitch deck is reviewed for just three minutes. And if you think a senior VC is studying…
read moreThis week in growth marketing on TechCrunch
A look back at the week’s top posts, plus recommendations for growth marketers who know how to drive results. …
read moreAdTech startup Tomi raises Seed funding to make real estate ads perform as well as ecommerce
Industries like real estate, automotive, and financial services have long and offline sales cycles and digital advertising tends not to perform well in these areas. The…
read moreEU is now investigating Google’s adtech over antitrust concerns
EU antitrust authorities are finally taking a broad and deep look into Google’s adtech stack and role in the online ad market — confirming today that…
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Free Webinar | June 24: Growing with Facebook
Join Facebook Ad Consultant Renee Bull to learn best practices to help increase your profit and digital footprint through Facebook advertising. …
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The Unbearably High Price of ‘Free’
Using the word ‘free’ in your marketing is a quick way to get attention, but it’s also a double-edged sword that has tripped up a lot…
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12 Reasons Why Saskatchewan Is The Most Underrated Canadian Province
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37 Travel Products That May Cost A Little Extra But Will Be *Totally* Worth It On Your Next Trip
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read moreLegroom, vouchers, seating fees: Consumer advocacy groups take complaints to DOT
Several air travel consumer groups pushed DOT Secretary Buttigieg to take a harder line with airlines. …
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Eat Some International Food And We’ll Reveal Which Indian State You Should Actually Live In
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read moreFully vaccinated U.S. and EU citizens will no longer have to quarantine when traveling to England
U.S. and EU travelers who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will soon be allowed to visit England without having to quarantine. …
read moreSleeping at the airport: American Airlines flight attendant, pilot unions complain about lack of hotel rooms
American Airlines pilot and flight attendant unions say the company is failing to provide adequate lodging and transportation when they are on the road. …
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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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Five ways to shop for gifts more ethically this Christmas
Consider swerving the big names this Christmas to support local businesses and brands that are making a difference
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Future-proofed trading: five ways to make your business more sustainable
Whether you run a cafe or a corporation, embracing sustainability can help make your business and the planet more resilient
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A people-powered green recovery: three ways it will be spurred by the grassroots
We look at how the grassroots is mobilising to tackle the climate emergency as part of the economic recovery from Covid-19
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The circular economy: what is it, why is it important and how can we embrace it?
Martin Wright, chair of Positive News and champion of circular economics, talks to us about the virtues of going round in circles
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Parents Reveal The Funniest Names Their Kids Give Everyday Things
“Detergent is ‘laundry sauce.’” …
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