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Natural disasters can hurt people's credit scores for years afterward
Market Watch - 13 Apr 2019 09:29
Floods and hurricanes widen income inequality, the authors of a new report argue.
Minnesota may see psychologist shortage after Argosy closes
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 20:29
Minnesota could suffer a shortage of psychologists following the sudden closure of Argosy University, according to mental health leaders. The private university chain closed its Eagan campus last month after …
Patrol focusing on Move Over law in construction season
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 15:13
The State Highway Patrol is focusing on enforcement of Ohio's Move Over law as construction season starts. The patrol says troopers' cruisers were involved in 56 crashes in the past …
Here's some Tax Day relief: $1 margaritas, treats, meal deals, free massages and more
USA Today - 13 Apr 2019 03:07
Regardless of whether you owe money or are getting a refund, some businesses are marking the tax return deadline with deals and freebies.
The dark side of A/B testing
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2019 21:22
Designers and marketers love the clarity that comes from A/B testing. But watch out for bad practices that can take you quickly down the wrong path.
Montana Senate committee revives bill to strengthen DUI laws
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 19:57
A Montana Senate committee has revived a bill to strengthen DUI laws by including it in a budget companion bill. The DUI bill, requested by Attorney General Tim Fox, was …
Colorado lawmakers send $30.5 billion state budget to Polis
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 17:49
Colorado's Legislature has approved a $30.5 billion state budget for the next fiscal year. The Colorado Sun reports that the document includes $300 million for transportation, $175 million to guarantee …
Kenyan Multi-Millionaire Peter Munga Receives $500,000 Parting Gift From Equity Bank
Forbes - 13 Apr 2019 13:04
Kenyan businessman Peter Munga, the outgoing chairman of Equity Bank, is set to receive a $500,000 'Thank You' token from the Bank where he has served as chairman for the past 35 years.
G-20 chiefs: World economic growth to revive later this year
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 06:44
The global economy is likely to pull out of a brief growth slump later this year -- with a little help from the world's central banks and from U.S. and …
Sutter Health to settle Medicare allegations for $30 million
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 05:43
A Northern California health care provider has agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations that it overcharged the federal government for Medicare patient reimbursements. Sutter Health didn't acknowledge any …
Why did the Dow climb higher Friday? Banks lifted stocks after reporting solid profits
USA Today - 13 Apr 2019 00:34
Stocks marched higher Friday, putting the market on track to erase much of the losses it sustained this week.
Negotiations resume on third day of grocery workers' strike
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2019 23:24
Supermarket and labor union officials are resuming negotiations as workers in southern New England are on their third day of a walkout. A Stop & Shop spokeswoman confirmed contract talks …
Why we built our blockchain business on EOS instead of Ethereum
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2019 23:22
Before building our blockchain-based technology, we had a platform choice to make. We ultimately found EOS to be the best public blockchain available.
5 Digital Marketing & eCommerce Success Stories To Draw Inspiration From
Forbes - 13 Apr 2019 21:45
In today's highly competitive eCommerce and digital marketing world it is not easy for a company to stand out. Many startups facing great odds of even making it and end up falling or being absorbed by bigger companies al...
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order reveal -- Respawn is going to have a very big year
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2019 21:10
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is a single-player game from Respawn Entertainment that is coming this fall.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order releases on November 15
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2019 20:46
Respawn Entertainment has shown off their upcoming game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Implementing AI The Right Way
Forbes - 13 Apr 2019 19:56
Experts provide some best practices.
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From UnitedHealth On Tuesday
Forbes - 13 Apr 2019 19:35
UnitedHealth is expected to earn $3.59/share on $59.66 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $3.66. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.
From Macintosh to Granny Smith: The rise and fall of Apple
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2019 19:25
Apple was the standard of innovation and design. Every other company had to keep up or die. The 2019 version of Apple couldn't be further from that reality.
15 Key Questions Venture Capitalists Will Ask Before Investing In Your Startup
Forbes - 13 Apr 2019 18:13
If your company is ready to pursue VC funding in order to grow, be sure you understand the kinds of questions investors will ask and have strong responses prepared.
Twitch Sings lets streamers perform karaoke songs with audiences
Venture Beat - 13 Apr 2019 17:30
Livestreaming service Twitch has launched its first game ever, Twitch Sings, which lets streamers perform karaoke songs with participation from audiences.
GOP Silent After Trump Tweets Footage Of 9/11 Attacks To Target Ilhan Omar
TPM - 13 Apr 2019 16:19
No Republican members of Congress have objected to President Donald Trump tweeting footage of the September 11, 2001 attacks Friday...