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US TV advertisers will spend close to $20 billion in this year’s upfronts
TV networks are hoping for a return to normalcy after a turbulent 2020. Advertisers will spend $19.90 billion upfront in ...
Editor’s note on Insider’s Dave Portnoy articles
Insider In November 2021, Insider published an article in which three young women said they met Barstool Sports’ founder, Dave ...
AI in Insurance: How three forward-looking insurers are infusing AI into their front, middle, and back offices
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to drive consumers online, the pressure for incumbent insurance companies to adopt digital technology is intensifying. ...
Wealth Management Ecosystem 2022: Industry trends, stats, and firms undergoing digital transformation
The pandemic accelerated incumbent wealth managers’ need to digitize their offerings. Transformation efforts across the front, middle, and back office ...
US stocks extend gains on streak of strong corporate earnings from tech giants
Stocks have risen sharply over the last year, helping the Dow Jones finally break the 36,000 barrier. Xinhua News Agency/Getty ...
Musicians say their battle with Spotify goes far beyond Joe Rogan
Spotify More musicians have joined Neil Young in leaving Spotify in protest of vaccine misinformation. But some artists say their issues ...
Lily James and Sebastian Stan star as ‘Pam & Tommy’ in Hulu’s latest original series — here’s how to watch new episodes every week
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Telehealth Startups to Watch
Telehealth usage–and investments–have surged amid the coronavirus pandemic, underscoring how virtual care solutions are already making a sizable impact on ...
See what the future of charging stations for electric cars could look like, according to the winners of an international design competition
First place winner in Electric Autonomy’s EV charging design competition Courtesy of Electric Autonomy Electric Autonomy’s design competition reimagines the ...
The Dear White Staffers Instagram account is calling out Congress’ lack of diversity, low pay, and terrible bosses — and isn’t afraid to spill the tea in public
Capitol Hill at night. Getty Images/Stock Photo The Dear White Staffers Instagram account publishes anonymous stories from Capitol Hill staffers. ...
Man who posed with feet on desk in Pelosi’s office vowed not to shave his beard until all Capitol rioters are free
Richard Barnett at a desk in the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelos on January 6, 2021. Saul Loeb/Getty Images ...
Google parent Alphabet soars 8% after its blowout Q4 earnings beat and plans 20-for-1 stock split
Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai. Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Alphabet soared 8% on Wednesday after posting solid Q4 results and ...
50 RNC members are co-sponsoring a resolution to expel Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the House GOP, report says
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, left, and Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois listen as the House January 6 committee meets ...
Robinhood looks to cut spiraling losses with more offerings as retail investor interest wanes
Disappointment mounts at Robinhood in Q4, when pretax losses widened to $420 million. The digital brokerage will need to diversify and ...
US stocks continue to rebound as investors cheer strong earnings from big tech names
Xinhua/Wang Ying/ Getty Images US stocks surged on Wednesday, continuing to rebound from their January sell-off as tech earnings impressed ...
San Francisco tech firm SingleStore continues aggressive growth in downtown Raleigh
With a former SAS executive in a leadership role, SingleStore is attracting millions of dollars from investors. Powered by WPeMatico
San Francisco tech firm SingleStore continues aggressive growth in downtown Raleigh
With a former SAS executive in a leadership role, SingleStore is attracting millions of dollars from investors. Powered by WPeMatico
Warren Buffett’s Apple stake gives him a piece of the greatest ‘toll road’ in history, investor Bill Brewster says
Warren Buffett. Getty Images / Michael Buckner Warren Buffett likes toll bridges due to their market clout, pricing power, and ...
Google parent Alphabet is splitting its stock 20-for-1. Here’s why, and what it means for investors.
Google parent Alphabet is splitting its stock 20-for-1. SOPA images/Getty Images Google’s parent company Alphabet announced a 20-for-1 stock split ...
All the MPs who have publicly called for Boris Johnson to quit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on February 1, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine Peter Nicholls – Pool / Getty Images A ...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke a Twitter hiatus after 20 hours to slam Joe Manchin for killing Biden’s spending plan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez behind Sen. Joe Manchin at the State of the Union address by President Donald Trump in February ...
Proud Boys leader says he would have stopped the group’s Capitol-riot violence if he hadn’t been arrested 2 days before
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio leaves the Washington, DC, Central Detention Facility. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Enrique Tarrio, a leader of the ...
Fire up the car and your taste buds: These 15 NC restaurants are worth the drive
Food is the best part of a road trip. And these 15 North Carolina spots — with burgers, seafood, tacos ...
Fire up the car and your taste buds: These 15 NC restaurants are worth the drive
Food is the best part of a road trip. And these 15 North Carolina spots — with burgers, seafood, tacos ...
Rep. Marie Newman hired a political rival to serve as a ‘foreign policy’ advisor. She was accused of bribing him to stay out of the race: Daily Beast report
Democratic Rep. Marie Newman of Illinois outside the Capitol on November 18, 2021. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images ...
Republican senators stand by supporting Ukraine despite ridicule from Tucker Carlson
People pass by a promo of Fox News host Tucker Carlson on the News Corporation building in New York, US, ...
Leaked documents show the Biden administration was still discussing basic mass civilian evacuation plans hours before the Taliban took over Kabul
US President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service for the late US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at The ...
The January 6 committee is looking into Trump’s involvement in proposals to use federal agencies to seize voting machines: NYT
Former President Donald Trump Brandon Bell/Getty Images Trump pushed for plans to use federal agencies to seize voting machines after ...
Capitol riot defendant who said she left the siege ‘sick to her stomach’ gets one year probation
Screenshots of CCTV footage that show Julia Sizer inside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The Department of Justice A ...
Fox News host Tucker Carlson contributed to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s reelection campaign last year
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson on Fox News’ ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight,’ August 31 2021. Fox News Tucker Carlson ...
