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Video exposes animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms
CBSNews - 7 Jun 2019 18:36
Footage shows Fair Oaks Farms workers dragging calves by their ears and hitting them with milk bottles
Why fantasizing about killing your boss is totally healthy
New York Post - 7 Jun 2019 23:05
Bosses, watch your backs. Not only is fantasizing about murdering your supervisor -- a la “Horrible Bosses” or “9 to 5” -- totally normal, it’s healthy, Dr. Julia Shaw, a criminal psychologist at University Col...
Five Signs You're Ready To Grow Your Small Business
Forbes - 7 Jun 2019 13:00
Rely on these indicators to assess your chances of successful business growth.
Amazon's Bezos says businesses must have 'passion'
USA Today - 7 Jun 2019 03:35
At a conference in Las Vegas, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stressed the importance of bringing passion to his business and taking risks, emphasizing the need to embrace failures and not always needing to be right. (June 6) ...
Google employee who organized walkout quits, alleging retaliation
New York Post - 7 Jun 2019 22:45
One of the organizers of a worldwide Google employee walkout in November has quit the company, citing retaliation from her superiors. Claire Stapleton, who worked as a marketing manager at Google-owned YouTube, said in a...
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. planning major arms sale to Taiwan, potentially inflaming China tensions
Market Watch - 7 Jun 2019 04:59
The U.S. is planning a new effort to help the Taiwanese government upgrade its military by allowing Taipei to buy billions of dollars' worth of weapons systems, possibly including more than 100 tanks -- a move that has a...
Walmart wants to deliver groceries -- and put them in your fridge
NBC News - 7 Jun 2019 17:34
Starting this fall, almost one million people across three cities will have access to Walmart's new in-home delivery option.
Toyota speeds up electric vehicle schedule as demand heats up
Reuters - 7 Jun 2019 11:53
Toyota Motor Corp aims to get half of its global sales from electrified vehicles by 2025, five years ahead of schedule, and will tap Chinese battery makers to meet the accelerated global shift to electricity-powered cars...
Apple lets users track menstrual period cycles on Health app, Watch with software update
USA Today - 7 Jun 2019 09:00
Apple's adds Cycle Tracker to the Health app and Watch to record menstruation cycles and patterns, jumping into an industry with over 1,000 apps.
Kaiser Permanente mental health workers threaten to strike
L.A. Times - 7 Jun 2019 01:40How Royal Dutch Shell Is Setting A Bad Example Amid The Peak Oil Demand Hysteria
Forbes - 7 Jun 2019 21:28
Shell wants to attract new investors by pitching itself as anything other than just an oil company.
What ex-IL&FS top brass got for loans? Foreign trips, private jets and chopper rides
livemint.com - 7 Jun 2019 20:31
At the end of March 2018, the sprawling IL&FS group's debt burden was estimated to be more than ₹90,000 crore.Officials said repayment of loans pertaining to only four transactions were done among the total 15 transact...
Cannabis Watch: Cannabis stocks rise as banking bill advances, investors await Canopy earnings
Market Watch - 7 Jun 2019 19:37
Cannabis stocks were mostly higher Friday, rising with the broader market after a weaker-than-expected May jobs report bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates sooner rather than later.
A Day In The Life Of A Franchisee: Drew Lessaris of uBreakiFix
Forbes - 7 Jun 2019 16:42
Drew Lessaris, 28, is an operator within the uBreakiFix franchise--a service business that repairs electronic devices like phones, tablets and computers. To keep his six locations running smoothly, he's established an ef...
The 5 Rules Followed By Accountable Leaders
Forbes - 7 Jun 2019 16:24
Effective leaders at all levels understand the importance of two-way accountability and act accordingly. They never look for scapegoats as they make themselves fully accountable for their team's success. Find here the si...
3 things you must do before claiming Social Security
USA Today - 7 Jun 2019 16:00
Social Security will likely end up being a critical source of income during your retirement.
NerdWallet: How to grow a bountiful but penny-wise garden this summer
Market Watch - 7 Jun 2019 11:01
No matter how ambitious your garden plans, you can control costs at each step.
IBM is laying off more than 1,000 employees
USA Today - 7 Jun 2019 04:46
IBMconfirmed Thursday that it’s laying off a small percentage of employees. The cuts affect around 1,7000 of the company's 340,000 employees.
Barnes & Noble nearing deal to be bought by Elliott Management Corp., report says
USA Today - 7 Jun 2019 01:21
Barnes & Noble is reportedly nearing a dealto be bought by hedge fund Elliott Management Corp., The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
People are spending thousands on puppy concierge services to find the perfect dog
Market Watch - 7 Jun 2019 22:11
The American Kennel Club just launched a service to pair people with dog breeders and animal rescues.
Apple's $999 Pro Stand is just the latest sign of its identity crisis
Venture Beat - 7 Jun 2019 21:56
Apple has sold expensive gear for a long time -- and in the last two decades, more affordable products as well. What type of retailer does it want to be?
Amazon trains Scout with highly accurate recreations of real-world neighborhoods
Venture Beat - 7 Jun 2019 21:45
At Amazon's re:MARS conference, an engineer from the company's Scout team detailed how they're training fleets of delivery robots with simulations.