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Nike sees social media storm in China over Xinjiang statement
BEIJING (Reuters) – Anger with Nike Inc erupted on Chinese social media late on Wednesday after China’s netizens spotted a ...
After being bottlenecked in the Suez Canal for days, the owner of the cargo ship Ever Given is potentially facing millions of dollars in insurance claims
In this image released by the Suez Canal Authority, a freighter named Ever Green is seen with its bow stuck ...
Trial hearing postponed as Samsung heir Lee has fever after surgery: media
SEOUL (Reuters) – A court hearing in a trial involving Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee has been postponed ...
THE ESPORTS ECOSYSTEM: The key players and trends driving the red-hot, fast-growing esports space that’s on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023
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Photos show crowds gathering in Iceland to witness long-dormant volcano eruption
Weekend hikers took the opportunity Sunday to inspect the area where a volcano erupted in Iceland on March 19 Jeremie ...
Asian equities poised to seesaw as U.S. economic news pushes indexes lower
By Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Asian markets will likely open mixed on Thursday after global equities dipped and U.S. ...
David Dobrik’s troubled startup Dispo didn’t get the full $20 million from its Series A round – and now $8 million of that is ‘on pause’
Dispo cofounder David Dobrik. David Dobrik / Vlog Squad Some $8 million of Dispo’s recent Series A round is now ...
NFT artwork by humanoid robot sells at auction for nearly $700,000
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia was sold at auction on Thursday for $688,888 in ...
Chapel Hill and UNC have a plan to boost town’s economy and bring businesses downtown
“We have taken several bold business development steps to reinvigorate commercial office space and create infrastructure in our downtown,” Chapel ...
Chapel Hill and UNC have a plan to boost town’s economy and bring businesses downtown
“We have taken several bold business development steps to reinvigorate commercial office space and create infrastructure in our downtown,” Chapel ...
5 big problems I see with women’s conferences, and how we can fix them to actually fight gender inequality
Erin Hatzikostas. Courtesy of Erin Hatzikostas Erin Hatzikostas is a former corporate CEO turned career coach, speaker, and podcast host. ...
After a massive iceberg broke away from Antarctica, it revealed a long-hidden world of creatures on the seafloor
The research vessel Polarstern in the gap between iceberg A74 (right) and Brunt Ice Shelf (left). Alfred-Wegener-Institut (AWI)/Ralph Timmermann Last ...
How to buy a domain name for your business or personal website, and 5 things to watch out for
Purchasing a unique domain name is the first step to building a website for your business or brand. Thanasis Zovoilis/Getty ...
Maya ruins in Belize offer peek at ancient wealth inequality
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An examination of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is providing ...
White House press secretary Jen Psaki denies McConnell’s claim that Biden hasn’t spoken with him since inauguration
Mitch McConnell; Joe Biden Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images;OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden speaks ...
Chinese hackers used Facebook to target Uighurs abroad, company says
By Elizabeth Culliford and Raphael Satter (Reuters) – Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it had blocked a group of hackers ...
GameStop’s new $175 price target from Jefferies has Reddit traders celebrating
John Minchillo/AP Jefferies analyst Stephanie Wissink increased her price target for GameStop to $175 on Wednesday. Wissink cited e-commerce sales ...
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US report: Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over ...
Feds: Oath Keeper coordinated with Proud Boys before riot
A reputed leader in the Oath Keepers militia group discussed forming an “alliance” and coordinating plans with another extremist group, ...
Billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht says the SPAC market is ‘out of control’ and Wall Street won’t regulate because they are making too much money
Billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht, CEO and Chairman of Starwood Capital. Brad Barket/Getty Images Billionaire investor and SPAC sponsor Barry Sternlicht ...
Trustpilot shares drop below IPO price a day after market debut
LONDON (Reuters) – Shares in online reviews platform Trustpilot dropped 4.7% to 252.6 pence on Wednesday, falling below its IPO ...
Buy Now Pay Later Report: Market trends in the ecommerce financing, consumer credit, and BNPL industry
Buy now, pay later solutions are continuing to grow in popularity as people seek alternative methods of financing. The BNPL ...
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold for $2.9 million on Sunday. The buyer said it’s the Mona Lisa of tweets.
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey. Lucas Jackson/Reuters An NFT version of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold at ...
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Youtube creators Cody Ko and Casey Neistat took part in a $5 million funding round for an app that rewards online shoppers with bitcoin
Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto via Getty Images Investors including Alexis Ohanian, Cody Ko, and Casey Neistat took part in a $5 million ...
Chapel Hill weighs big apartment project planned for old tree farm on MLK Boulevard
The plan is not perfect, but “it could be an exemplary project,” advisory board commissioner Ted Hoskins said. Powered by ...
Atrium reveals where Charlotte’s first four-year medical school will call home
Charlotte is the U.S.’s largest city without a four-year medical school, according to Atrium. That’s about to change. Powered by ...
Chapel Hill weighs big apartment project planned for old tree farm on MLK Boulevard
The plan is not perfect, but “it could be an exemplary project,” advisory board commissioner Ted Hoskins said. Powered by ...
Atrium reveals where Charlotte’s first four-year medical school will call home
Charlotte is the U.S.’s largest city without a four-year medical school, according to Atrium. That’s about to change. Powered by ...
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