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ArangoDB raises $10 million for NoSQL database management
Venture Beat - 14 Mar 2019 15:00
ArangoDB, a startup developing an open source NoSQL database product, announced that it has raised $10 million in financing.
15 Characteristics Of High-Performance Teams
Forbes - 14 Mar 2019 21:26
Whether we are talking about elite special operations units, professional sports teams or high-functioning business organizations, all high-performance teams share similar attributes. They have high levels of trust and a...
Left 4 Dead dev Turtle Rock returns to cooperative zombie shooting with Back 4 Blood
Venture Beat - 14 Mar 2019 17:06
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer Turtle Rock Studios announced Back 4 Blood today, a new cooperative zombie-based shooter.
Lori Loughlin dropped from Hallmark channel roles after cheating scandal
Reuters - 14 Mar 2019 22:58
Crown Media Family Networks, the company that owns the Hallmark cable channel, stopped working with its "Garage Sale Mysteries" star, Lori Loughlin, after she was charged in a college admissions scandal, it said on Thurs...
Google's Latest Ad-Tech Changes and the Likely Future Impact
AdWeek - 14 Mar 2019 18:39
Last week, Google announced unified auctions are coming to Google Ad Manager, its sell-side offering, making this the latest move in what some deem as a major overhaul to the company's suite of ad tech, aka the entity fo...
Google Maps gaming platform expands after a year of success stories
Venture Beat - 14 Mar 2019 18:00
Google is touting the success of its Google Maps gaming platform, which launched a year ago to bring location-based features to more mobile games.
General Electric CEO sets low 2019 profit targets, vows better from 2020
Reuters - 14 Mar 2019 20:44
General Electric Co Chief Executive Larry Culp on Thursday set conservative profit targets for this year and staked his reputation on hitting them and doing better in 2020 and beyond, igniting a rally in the stock.
Democratic lawmakers rip into T-Mobile CEO over his stays at Trump hotel
L.A. Times - 14 Mar 2019 00:50U.S. judge assessing CVS merger with Aetna orders hearing
Reuters - 14 Mar 2019 18:49
A U.S. judge who has been asked to sign off on a government agreement that allowed CVS Health Corp to buy health insurer Aetna ordered a hearing for April 5 on the matter.
Fiat Chrysler recalling 965,000 U.S., Canadian vehicles over excess emissions
Reuters - 14 Mar 2019 05:39
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesd...
SoftBank, Toyota in talks to invest $1 billion in Uber's self-driving unit: sources
Reuters - 14 Mar 2019 05:22
A group of investors led by SoftBank Group Corp and Toyota Motor Corp is in talks to invest $1 billion or more into Uber Technologies Inc's self-driving vehicle unit, which would value the unit at $5 billion to $10 billi...
8 Laws That Helped Women Make History in the Workforce
Forbes - 14 Mar 2019 04:47
One of the defining fights of women's history in the U.S. is the right to work on equal terms. It's fair to say that the federal government has not always been an ally in that effort, but there are times when -- even ina...
Brookfield to buy a $4.7-billion stake in Oaktree Capital
L.A. Times - 14 Mar 2019 04:05Facebook Outage Causes 'Absolute Mess' for Some Media Buyers
AdWeek - 14 Mar 2019 23:16
A massive outage affecting Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp on Wednesday and Thursday meant users of the platforms found themselves suddenly untethered from the endless and addictive social media scroll, unable to check ...
Clerk Of The US House Will Serve NC-09 Constituents Until Re-Do Election
TPM - 14 Mar 2019 22:03
In an interesting parliamentary development, the clerk for the U.S. House of Representatives, Cheryl Johnson, will take over the empty...
: Sorry, but that $1,100 standing desk won't make you thinner
Market Watch - 14 Mar 2019 21:41
An analysis of standing desk research finds these workstations have 'minimal impact' on health and performance -- but standing desk users disagree.
Madison's a tough nut for banks to crack
American Banker - 14 Mar 2019 20:36
The small Wisconsin city features a vibrant economy, low employment and a growing population, but banks that want to buy their way into the market have their work cut out.
Valve launches Steam Link Anywhere and better networking features
Venture Beat - 14 Mar 2019 19:00
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference, Valve is adding a couple of new features for its Steam digital game distribution platform.
Massage Parlor Mogul Claims She’s Been Victimized For Supporting Trump
TPM - 14 Mar 2019 17:37
South Florida massage parlor mogul and alleged Mar-a-Lago political peddler Cindy Yang has had her reputation and honor destroyed by...
Stock indexes slip in early trading after 3 gains in a row
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 17:02
U.S. stocks were edging lower in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as the market settles down after three days of gains. Communications stocks led the decliners as Facebook fell …
Stock indexes slip in early trading after 3 gains in a row
ABC News - 14 Mar 2019 17:02
U.S. stocks edging lower in early trading as market pauses after three days of gains
U.S. Treasury's Mnuchin expects elements of China trade talks resolved soon
Reuters - 14 Mar 2019 17:01
The Trump administration is discussing a thick tome of ideas with Chinese officials as the two sides seek a trade deal, with Washington expecting some elements to be resolved soon, a top administration official said.