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Airbnb Is a Social Network Now

Airbnb just added a major change that aims to help travelers meet other people.

21.10.2025 3

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Meta Is Hiring Entry-Level Workers — and Most Salaries Start Above $200,000

The tech giant has several high-paying, entry-level software engineer positions open that only require a Bachelor's degree.

21.10.2025 20

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Amazon Web Services Is 'Still Experiencing Elevated Errors' as a Massive Outage Affects Tens of Thousands

The problems began around 3 a.m. ET. In a new update, Amazon says it is seeing "signs of recovery."

20.10.2025 2

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Mark Wahlberg Just Bought a Home on 'Billionaire's Row' in Florida. Here's How Much It Cost.

The gated community surrounded by lakes has only 37 homes.

18.10.2025 8

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Meta's Ray-Ban Maker Says Its AI Smart Glasses Could Be the New Smartphone as Sales Skyrocket

Meta's success with its smart glasses is creating competition in Silicon Valley and boosting sales for the world's top eyewear maker.

18.10.2025 4

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Smucker's Claims Trader Joe's Copied Its Crustless, Billion Dollar Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Smucker's is suing Trader Joe's, claiming that a knockoff version of Uncrustables is eating their lunch.

16.10.2025 4

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Car Prices Just Reached a New Record — And Buyers Aren't Celebrating

"The $20,000-vehicle is now mostly extinct," said a Cox Automotive analyst.

16.10.2025 8

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Selena Gomez Says Taylor Swift's One-Sentence Business Advice Helped Her Create a Billion Dollar Brand

In mid-2025, Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty was valued at $2.7 billion.

16.10.2025 3

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Here's What 'Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec Would Invest in If He Were Down to His 'Last Million'

The longtime "Shark Tank" star recently disclosed where he'd invest $1 million right now.

15.10.2025 3

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A Major Retailer Is Hiring 250,000 Workers Ahead of the Holiday Season, Starting Around $19 an Hour

Amazon is hiring the same number of employees as it did in 2023 and 2024, while forecasts predict an increase in online holiday shopping this season.

14.10.2025 2

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This Major Streaming Service Just Quietly Rebranded Overnight

Apple TV is about to look and sound a little different.

14.10.2025 4

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Did These MIT-Educated Brothers Steal $25 Million or Did They Simply Outsmart Crypto Trading Bots? A 'First-of-It's-Kind' Case Starts This Week.

The trial begins on Tuesday.

14.10.2025 4

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AI Companies Will Pay to Watch You Cook and Clean. Here's Why.

The robots have a lot to learn, and robotics AI companies are paying for training videos.

10.10.2025 2

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You Have a Better Chance of Winning the Powerball Than Many of McDonald's Monopoly Top Prizes

The odds for McDonald's longtime game are longer than ever.

10.10.2025 10

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Here Are the New Tax Brackets for 2026, Adjusted for Inflation

The IRS has announced the new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.

09.10.2025 4

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This Retailer Once Had 1,500 Locations Before Going Bankrupt. Now It's Betting on a New Comeback Strategy.

Bed Bath & Beyond is launching a nationwide franchise system.

09.10.2025 5

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The Largest Pizza Chain in the World Just Rebranded for the First Time in 13 Years

Domino's Pizza is changing its design and uniforms. Is it about to be Cracker Barrel-ed?

08.10.2025 5

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Mark Zuckerberg Isn't the Only CEO With a High-Risk Hobby — This One Races Cars

Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke races cars for fun when he's not working.

08.10.2025 8

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America's Best-Selling Vehicle Will Likely See Production Delays After a Major Factory Fire

Ford, Toyota, and many other automakers may be affected by a fire that ravaged an aluminum plant in September.

07.10.2025 3

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What Time Should You Leave Work? A Viral TikTok Is Sparking Debate About What 5 P.M. Really Means.

A new video has workers asking when the right time is to leave the office.

07.10.2025 10

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A 63-Year-Old Pharmacy Chain Just Closed All of Its Locations

A message was posted to the website over the weekend to alert customers.

06.10.2025 4

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Just Made a Major Change to Its Leadership

Buffett has been CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970.

03.10.2025 4

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An AI Company Just Made Its $200-a-Month Product Totally Free

Perplexity, valued at around $20 billion, launched its Comet browser in July.

03.10.2025 4

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Elon Musk Is the First Person Ever to Reach a Net Worth of $500 Billion

Tesla's CEO is still the richest man in the world.

02.10.2025 2

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Citi Is Requiring AI Prompt Training for Hundreds of Thousands of Employees

The bank sent an internal memo to around 175,000 employees this week.

02.10.2025 9

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Here's How a Government Shutdown Affects Small Businesses, From Loans to Foot Traffic

The federal government shut down on Wednesday.

01.10.2025 3

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Most Workers Would Take a Pay Cut for Two Major Job Perks, According to a New Report

A more flexible schedule might outweigh a higher paycheck.

01.10.2025 5

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Here's How to Get Your Amazon Prime Refund After 'Historic' Settlement

Amazon will be required to pay $2.5 billion in fees and refunds to consumers.

30.09.2025 2

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She's an Actor About to Be Signed By a Talent Agency. She's Also AI.

The creators of Tilly Norwood, an "AI actress," think she can be the "next Natalie Portman."

30.09.2025 4

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She Let ChatGPT Pick Her Lottery Numbers. She Won.

Virginia resident Carrie Edwards donated her $150,000 prize to three charities.

29.09.2025 3

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Your Local Aldi Is About to Look a Lot Different

Aldi is putting its name on nearly everything it sells.

25.09.2025 10

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This Investment Expert Only Gets About 4 Hours of Sleep a Night. Here's His Very Busy Daily Routine.

Jim Cramer, the host of "Mad Money with Jim Cramer" on CNBC, has been waking up at 3:15 a.m. for at least a decade.

25.09.2025 20

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Chick-fil-A Is Opening a 'Beverage-Focused' Standalone Restaurant in a Southern State. Here's What to Expect.

Several fast food chains have introduced mostly-drinks concepts in the last few years, including McDonald's and Taco Bell.

24.09.2025 3

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A Major Airline Is Furloughing One-Third of Its Flight Attendants

Spirit Airlines is placing 1,800 flight attendants on furlough.

23.09.2025 3

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Who's Buying TikTok? Here's What We Know About Who Gets the Algorithm.

The deal is reportedly set to be finalized as soon as this week.

22.09.2025 2

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A TikTok Deal Is 'Approved' But Not Yet Finalized, President Donald Trump Reveals

President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had a "very productive" call on Friday with China's leader, Xi Jinping.

20.09.2025 4

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A Longtime NBA Star Has Been Holding Bitcoin For Years Because He Lost His Password: 'We Never Sold Anything'

Two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant was locked out of his Coinbase account before gaining access again on Thursday.

19.09.2025 4

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Jaguar Land Rover Shuts Down Production After Cyberattack, Costing the Company More than a Billion So Far

Wealthy Americans love their Range Rovers. It might be tough to find a new one soon.

19.09.2025 6

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'Don't Be Too Nice': Here's How to Run the Perfect Video Call, According to Zoom's CEO

Even the CEO of Zoom thinks video meetings can be improved.

18.09.2025 7

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'Very Happy': President Donald Trump Hints That a TikTok Deal Will Be Finalized This Week. Here's What We Know.

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday that a "deal was reached on a 'certain' company."

16.09.2025 5

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President Donald Trump Suggests Canceling Quarterly Reporting: 'This Will Save Money'

Public companies have been reporting quarterly earnings since 1970, per SEC requirements.

15.09.2025 2

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'Catfish' Star Nev Schulman Is Starting a New Career at Age 40 — And It's Not on Television

Schulman is starting his entrepreneurial journey as a real estate agent.

13.09.2025 5

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This Is What Mark Cuban Is Telling His College-Aged Kids About Job Searching in the AI Era: 'We Will Adjust'

Cuban thinks the best time to be in college in history is right now.

12.09.2025 4

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Elon Musk Lost His World's Richest Title, But Only for a Few Hours. Here's Who Took His Spot.

Tesla's CEO temporarily lost the title to Oracle's Larry Ellison this week.

11.09.2025 4

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Klarna Employees Reportedly Couldn't Comment on an Internal Post Announcing RTO. So They Used Emojis Instead.

Ahead of the company's IPO on Wednesday, Klarna mandated its employees to return to the office three days a week.

11.09.2025 4

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Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, Has Died After Being Shot in Utah

Kirk was 31 years old.

11.09.2025 7

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He Was Working a Desk Job at a 'Big Four' Accounting Firm 3 Years Ago. Now He's Pitching in Major League Baseball.

Nick Raquet went from a Big Four firm to MLB's Big League.

10.09.2025 6

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Microsoft's Return-to-Office Mandate Will Begin in a Few Months. Here's What We Know.

The return-to-office policy is expected to affect all Microsoft corporate employees in the U.S. and abroad.

10.09.2025 10

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Here's How Barbara Corcoran Turned a Huge 'Flop' Into Pioneering Real Estate Technology

"Shark Tank" star Barbara Corcoran was ahead of her time when it comes to putting real estate listings online.

09.09.2025 10

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Starbucks Is Revamping 1,000 Locations. Here's What They Will Look Like.

In a new blog post, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol also said the company's "Green Apron Service" changes are having a positive effect on employees.

09.09.2025 3

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