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Local governments are sinking further into debt, but after years of talk, officials have yet to introduce a real estate tax.Across China, many local governments are on the brink of insolvency. Some cities have reduced pay for civil servants. Cuts to…
Criticized for handing Donald Trump a live prime-time platform, CNN faced a divisive response to an occasionally bewildering broadcast.David Zaslav, the chief executive of CNN’s parent company, recently defended the network’s decision to host a live town hall with former President…
Fired from a dot-com job for making indiscreet comments about her company online, she created, under the name Dooce, a hugely popular, moneymaking blog about parenthood and marriage.Heather Armstrong, the breakout star behind the website Dooce, who was hailed as the…
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening: Prices: Fairlead Strategies' Katie Stockton anticipates a pullback to around $25,200 for bitcoin and a short-term setback for Ether, but sees potential for Ether to outperform Bitcoin in the short term. Insights: Bitcoin needs a good…
Good morning. Here’s what’s happening: Prices: Fairlead Strategies' Katie Stockton anticipates a pullback to around $25,200 for bitcoin and a short-term setback for Ether, but sees potential for Ether to outperform Bitcoin in the short term. Insights: Bitcoin needs a good…
Traveling the nation to discover little-known performers for the Arhoolie label, which he founded in 1960, he earned a nickname: El Fanático.Chris Strachwitz, who traveled in search of the roots of American music with the eagerness of a pilgrim, discovered traditional…
The company’s earnings were buoyed by its theme parks and cruise ships. It also announced it would soon put Hulu content on Disney+.To understand the forces that have been roiling the biggest media companies, look no further than Disney’s earnings. Streaming…
In his work for The New Yorker and especially National Lampoon, he was unafraid to offend people. But his primary goal was to make them laugh.Sam Gross, whose cartoons wrenched gags from frogs’ legs, fairy tales, cats, aliens and cave men,…
Outdated laws that are forcing UK drivers to pay fossil fuel car taxes and road charges even if they convert their vehicle to run on battery power are holding back the development of a new green industry that could accelerate the…
The UK's first mass heating system capable of piping geothermal heat from deep underground into thousands homes is one of seven innovative green heating projects to receive a share of £91m in government grants announced today. The state-of-the-art project, which has…
The suit, brought by a specialist in Russian disinformation, cites parallels with the recently settled Dominion Voting Systems case against Fox.Fox News was hit on Wednesday with another defamation lawsuit, this one from a woman who said the network promoted lies…
Black patients with opioid use disorder were far less likely to fill prescriptions for the most effective addiction treatments than white patients. But strikingly few patients of all races got the medicine.Despite the continuing rise in opioid overdose deaths, one of…
Battles in 2011 and 2013 taught President Biden not to lean on a House speaker who has little room to negotiate and to keep debt ceiling talks separate from the budget.As a debt limit crisis loomed in 2011, Vice President Joseph…
The White House hopes that the approval of some oil and gas projects will speed the expansion of transmission lines for renewable energy.The White House on Wednesday endorsed a plan by Senator Joe Manchin III to speed the approval of some…
In hindsight, the selling pressure of ether (ETH), Ethereum’s native token, turned out to be a “non-event” following the Shanghai upgrade, which enabled staking redemptions for the first time, according to a report from blockchain analytics firm Nansen. Over a month…
In hindsight, the selling pressure of ether (ETH), Ethereum’s native token, turned out to be a “non-event” following the Shanghai upgrade, which enabled staking redemptions for the first time, according to a report from blockchain analytics firm Nansen. Over a month…
Price increases cooled, capping months of declines. The details held hints of hope.Inflation slowed for a 10th straight month in April, a closely watched report on Wednesday showed, good news for American families struggling under the burden of higher costs and…
The ANT token rallied to its highest levels for May after the co-founder of Aragon advocated for token buybacks as a way to solve the governance crisis that’s besieged the Swiss-based Aragon Association. Luis Cuende, who created the DAO builder’s platform…
The ANT token rallied to its highest levels for May after the co-founder of Aragon advocated for token buybacks as a way to solve the governance crisis that’s besieged the Swiss-based Aragon Association. Luis Cuende, who created the DAO builder’s platform…
Featured image by Caio via Pexels Are you a young entrepreneur who’s looking for creative business ideas to kick off a new venture? We’ve got you covered. Starting your venture is an exciting and rewarding journey that has the potential to…
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume on centralized exchanges fell in April, but spot trading volume declined even more, pushing the derivatives market share up to a new all-time high. According to CCData, the market share of crypto derivatives trading rose to a…
Cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume on centralized exchanges fell in April, but spot trading volume declined even more, pushing the derivatives market share up to a new all-time high. According to CCData, the market share of crypto derivatives trading rose to a…
Community members of decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap are considering a proposal to switch on fees for many of its liquidity pools. It’s the latest development in a long-standing debate on Uniswap’s protocol fees and broader finances. Implementing fees on the pools…
Community members of decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap are considering a proposal to switch on fees for many of its liquidity pools. It’s the latest development in a long-standing debate on Uniswap’s protocol fees and broader finances. Implementing fees on the pools…
If there is one cause for consensus in crypto after a disastrous 2022 it's that centralized crypto lending carries a particular cause for concern. The rehypothecation of customer assets allowed crypto firms to grow rapidly until they collapsed under the weight…
If there is one cause for consensus in crypto after a disastrous 2022 it's that centralized crypto lending carries a particular cause for concern. The rehypothecation of customer assets allowed crypto firms to grow rapidly until they collapsed under the weight…
The bureau arrested a passenger aboard the Harmony of the Seas for allegedly recording more than 150 passengers, including 40 minors, in a public bathroom.The Harmony of the Seas cruise ship, one of the biggest in the world, with its multiple-deck…
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed claims worth nearly $44 billion against the estate of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its affiliated entities. According to bankruptcy filings dated April 27 and 28, the IRS put forth 45 claims…
Google’s latest entry-level phone, which costs $500, is just good as devices nearly double its price.Not long ago, there were plenty of compelling reasons to spend upward of $900 on a smartphone. Nowadays, you’ll have to come up with an excuse…
Food prices were flat for a second straight month in April, relief for many Americans who have faced higher costs at the grocery store in recent months.That is a big improvement from February, when prices rose 0.4 percent over the month.Prices…
Many bitcoiners have been up in arms about high fees amidst a surge in new activity on the original blockchain. Fees, which are set dynamically by a competitive bidding process, spiked to a staggering $30.19 for a simple bitcoin transaction on…
Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $27,000 Wednesday midday, reversing a morning jump following the release of mildly encouraging U.S. inflation data. The BTC/USD trading pair on Coinbase traded as low as $26,800 before regaining some ground, according to TradingView data. The largest…
The billionaire activist investor’s company said that U.S. prosecutors had asked for information about its operations after a short seller’s report took aim at the way the firm is run.The investment firm controlled by the billionaire activist investor Carl C. Icahn…
The agency is expected to decide this summer whether to allow the first nonprescription sales of an oral contraceptive in the United States.A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday that the benefits of making…
As much of customer service is now conducted through live chat or social media, ensuring your teams are properly trained on best practices for written communication is paramount to your success. When your staff can not only educate and serve your…
The government has officially rowed back on its controversial plan to automatically ditch thousands of EU-derived laws at the end of this year, today announcing a less-rushed approach to regulatory reform that it argued would reduce red tape for businesses and…
Elon Musk didn't exactly give the conservative media star a warm embrace, suggesting the outspoken owner has reservations.Tucker Carlson says he’s found a new home.Leigh Vogel for The New York TimesTucker Carlson: ‘We’re back.’ Tucker Carlson says he’s back: The conservative…
The Times would like to hear from current and former employees, avid TikTok users, educators and parents.TikTok has become one of America’s most popular apps, even as lawmakers try to ban it. The New York Times wants to learn more about…
Americans have been dealing with rapid inflation for two years, but what’s driving the price increases has evolved.The data shows that the painful inflation that arose from pandemic disruptions two years ago, and the government’s response to them, was only exacerbated…
The U.S. debt ceiling debate is reaching a critical juncture, as Congress wrestles with the decision to raise the debt limit and avoid defaulting on its debt. Secretary Janet Yellen's recent warning that the country could run out of cash to…
The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.On a warm spring evening in New York, dozens of people gathered on a…
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Ihor Bauman, Founder & CEO at Workee. Who would have thought 2023 would be the year of mind-blowing technological breakthroughs? If someone had told me about it beforehand, I would have joked about how it looked like something out of a…
Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan is a co-founder & Partner at Upekkha, a SaaS Accelerator where he has worked with over 100 early stage startups. In the dynamic and cluttered B2B SaaS world, an exceptional product that your customer falls in love with is…
By Dianna Booher— Now that people are living longer, we’re hearing pundits talk about a 50- or 60-year career becoming commonplace. You might work as a systems analyst, an auditor, or an attorney for 20 or 30 years, and then change…
Derek is a former marketing exec, now founder of Ignition—the GTM platform helping teams get to market faster and more effectively. The success of a product launch could make or break a company. This article aims to help businesses avoid common…
Alejandro Martinez is CEO U.S. & Canada of SDG Group. Sharing insights on How Data & Analytics Generate Business Impact and Value. The recent presentation of the latest version of the OpenAI language model, GPT-4, has raised a wave of expectations.…
Peter Done is Group CEO and founder of business services specialist Peninsula Group. If you’re anything like me, you started your business with a strong sense of purpose. A clear vision of the culture you wanted to create. Your own values…
As consumers become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their choices, fast-casual dining chain Just Salad has spearheaded a series of important initiatives to address sustainability concerns head-on. The chain focuses on reducing waste, sourcing responsibly and fostering community engagement.…
Roman Kumar Vyas is the CEO and founder at Refocus, EdTech enthusiast, investor, mentor and marketing expert. The fast pace of change in the startup world often leads founders to prioritize speed over structure. Building solid business processes, however, is crucial…