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☆ Florida Restarts Push to Feed Manatees
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Arian Campo-Flores | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Wildlife officials in Florida are relaunching a program to feed manatees in a coastal area where many congregate in the winter, part of efforts to address the aquatic mammals’ chronic malnutrition caused by the disappearance of seagrasses they feed on. Manatee deaths remain at high levels, with 774 so far this year, according to state data. That figure puts deaths this year on track to be down from 2021’s record total of 1,101, but it is still higher than the average for the same period over the past five years. Causes of death include starvation, watercraft collisions and cold stress. Florida’s manatee population was estimated at 5,733 in 2019, the last year in which the state conducted a count.

☆ Twitter Blue is set to relaunch Monday at $3 more for iPhone app users after Elon Musk complained about Apple's App Store fee
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The relaunch of Twitter Blue was suspended in November after a wave of impersonations. It was suspended again as Elon Musk tried to avoid the Apple App Store's 30% fee. The latest version of Twitter Blue, which allowed users to pay for a blue-check verification, was initially launched in November shortly after Elon Musk's takeover. Twitter said the new Twitter Blue would include the ability to edit tweets and upload 1080p video, as well as a color-coded checkmark system: blue for paid users, gold for businesses, and grey for "government and multilateral accounts." Twitter Blue subscribers will also be able to edit their display name or profile photo, but will temporarily lose the blue check until their account can be reviewed, the company said.

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, McDonald's, Netflix, Carvana, Microsoft & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Cowen names Costco a top 2023 pick Cowen said Costco is well positioned in a deteriorating macro environment. " Cowen names Caterpillar a top 2023 pick Cowen said the company is well positioned heading into 2023. Cowen names Netflix a top 2023 pick Cowen said it sees free-cash flow ramping up for Netflix in 2023. Morgan Stanley reiterates Apple as overweight Morgan Stanley said investors should take advantage of any weakness and buy the dip in shares of Apple . Morgan Stanley reiterates Lululemon as overweight Morgan Stanley said the company's fundamentals remain strong after its earnings report on Thursday. "

BlockFi users must still account for gains and/or losses on their 2022 taxes, but there are ways to reduce your tax bill. The crypto lender says it's requesting approval from the Court to restore withdrawal activities for those with BlockFi Wallet accounts. BlockFi also asked users not to submit any deposits to the BlockFi Wallet or its interest accounts. Georgia Quinn, General Counsel of Anchorage Digital, believes coverage for crypto users could be stronger. In addition, users are typically last to receive payouts in the event of crypto bankruptcy, since companies settle debts with creditors first.

☆ Andreessen Horowitz's buzzy tech publication Future is shutting down
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Rob Price | Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

A source familiar with Andreessen Horowitz's content strategy confirmed to Insider that Future is shutting down. An Andreessen Horowitz spokesperson declined to comment on the record. Joe LonsdaleIn this new climate, many tech and venture firms' media strategy has shifted from glorified marketing to a more full-fledged editorial operation. In 2021, an army of more than two dozen marketers at Andreessen Horowitz doubled down on this approach. Disclosure: Melia Russell's husband is a former employee of Andreessen Horowitz.

☆ There is a growing shadow campaign to defend Joe Biden from House Republicans
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Seitz-Wald-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Three new "war rooms" have sprung up in the past two weeks to combat the House Republican investigations, each backed by multimillion-dollar dark money budgets and some of the best-known operatives in the Democratic Party. Every White House has faced congressional investigations. The White House itself has been preparing for months for the barrage of inquiries, adding both legal and public relations firepower to the White House Counsel’s Office, which is quarterbacking its effort, and encouraging federal agencies to take similar moves. And the White House prefers to stay above the political fray, anyway. I also think it’s the story of Joe Biden as an empathetic father.”

☆ Musk says Twitter to hold off relaunching blue check verification
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Nov 21 (Reuters) - Twitter's new owner Elon Musk said on Monday that the social media company is holding off the relaunch of its blue check subscription service, a delay from his initial tentative timeline to bring back the service on the platform. "Holding off relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation," Musk said in a tweet. loading"Will probably use different color check for organizations than individuals," he added. Twitter had paused its recently announced $8 blue check subscription service, as fake accounts mushroomed and had said Twitter's sought-after blue check subscription service will be relaunched on Nov. 29. Reporting by Akriti Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi AichOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ She fled her home, abandoned her possessions, and escaped Russian occupation in Kherson. Now, her small business is booming.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Stephanie Stacey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Before Russia's invasion, her retail business It's Craft operated out of a warehouse in Nova Kakhovka — a small, strategically-significant city in the Kherson region of Ukraine. In April, Viktoria fled her home in Nova Kakhovka and reestablished herself — and her online store — in a new city. Now, she told Insider, business is booming — and sales have even outstripped pre-war figures. Viktoria joined 2,000 residents of Nova Kakhovka to protest Russian occupation in March. A hardened resolveBefore escaping Nova Kakhovka, Viktoria had applied to the Ukrainian Social Venture Fund to seek financial support for relaunching and relocating It's Craft.

☆ Binance to relaunch bid to buy bankrupt Voyager Digital - Coindesk
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Crypto exchange Binance's U.S. unit is relaunching its bid to buy bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital, Coindesk reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The report comes after Voyager called off FTX's bid to acquire the company following its collapse. In September, the Wall Street Journal had reported that Binance and FTX came up with the leading bids to buy Voyager's assets. FTX had won Voyager's assets in a $1.42-billion bid at an auction thereafter. The collapse of FTX, which reverberated across the crypto world, sending bitcoin and other digital assets plummeting, impacted nearly one million customers and several investors as they faced billions of dollars in losses.

☆ Adidas will continue to sell Kanye West’s shoe designs without the Yeezy name
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

But Adidas (ADDDF) will continue to sell the lucrative sneaker and apparel line, stripped of the Yeezy name and branding. The company said it’s the sole owner of all Yeezy line design rights for both existing and future colors and versions. The Yeezy line was a key product for Adidas and the fallout has hurt the company. He will have to find ways to replace Yeezy sales and turn around the brand. It would be a mistake for Adidas to continue selling the line, said Darcey Jupp, an apparel analyst at GlobalData.

☆ Sharing your layoff on LinkedIn isn't an 'act of shame' anymore—and it could be a smart career move
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"Years ago, it was like an act of shame" to publicly announce you'd been laid off, Ko, 37, says. Ko remembers going through several stages of grief during his "very painful" layoff experiences: shock, denial, depression, shame and anger. Highlight your wins and what you're looking forAs for what to say in your post, be clear about your best qualities and what you're looking for next. "People can't give you what you're looking for if you don't know what you're looking for." Cascella was also explicit in the job title she's looking for and what about the job excites her most.

☆ P.F. Chang’s is launching a subscription program
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Chang’s is relaunching its seven-year-old loyalty program to now include a paid tier, joining a growing trend of restaurants entering the space. The chain’s existing loyalty program isn’t going away: The free tier will be renamed Gold and offer fewer benefits, including earning only 10 points per dollar spent. The aim of the program is to create “added value for repeat customers,” P.F. Taco Bell has found success with its $10 per month Taco Lover’s Pass program that gives customers one free taco every day. Changs’ program, in his opinion, is the free delivery since the chain aiming to growing that part of its business.

☆ Delta is bringing back 8 transatlantic routes next summer as it continues to rebuild its post-pandemic network — see the full list
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On Friday, the Atlanta-based carrier announced eight transatlantic routes returning to its network next summer, including one that hasn't flown since 1993. Boxun Liu / EyeEm / Getty ImagesDelta will start flights between New York and Geneva on April 10 using a Boeing 767-400 aircraft. Getty ImagesDelta will start flights between New York and London Gatwick on April 10 using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. picture alliance / Getty ImagesDelta will start flights between New York and Berlin on May 25 using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Getty ImagesDelta will start five-times-weekly flights between Los Angeles and Paris on May 8 using an Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

☆ How sports betting is changing the media industry in the US
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The ties between media outlets and gambling operators have only deepened since. Read more about how FuboTV is rethinking its sports betting strategy after August layoffs. On top of that, the US sports gambling industry is still in its infancy. New York turned on mobile sports betting in January, which could be a boon for the media industry even though the market could be tricky for gambling companies. A list of our recent coverage of the US sports betting industry follows.

☆ 'Die-hard' Nintendo fan spent over $40,000 buying stock and then asked top executives why the company won't make more of a fan-favorite series
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-30 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A gamer asked execs during a shareholder meeting this week about reviving the game series "F-Zero." He said he spent 5.6 million Japanese yen, or over $40,000, on Nintendo shares for one stock unit. He told Insider he'd been playing Nintendo games since he was a child and was a "die-hard fan." (A Nintendo representative confirmed that someone needed to buy 100 or more shares of stock to access the shareholder meeting.) "I have been playing Nintendo games since I was a child," Momiji told Insider.

☆ About Relaunching Relations with the International Monetary Fund and the European Union in Republic of Moldova - interview with Minister of Finance Natalia Gavriliţa
▼ + stars: | 2019-10-11 | by ( ) tribuna.md time to read: +4 min

At the end of that meeting, Minister Natalia Gavriliţa granted an exclusive interview to Tiberiu Dianu. Madam Minister Natalia Gavriliţa, you are the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Moldova.Tell us, what are the goals of your visit to the United States? Very interesting.What are the challenges the Republic of Moldova is now facing in your field of activity? How do you see, in your opinion, the role of Romania in fulfilling the goals of the Republic of Moldova? Regarding the Ministry of Finance, we are in discussions to access some loans to finance the budget deficit.

Persons: Tiberiu Dianu, Maia Sandu, Natalia Gavriliţa, Tiberiu, Romania, Nicu Popescu, TIBERIU DIANU Organizations: of, Finance, Treasury, United States Ministry of Finance, IMF, European Union, Ministry of Finance, Foreign Affairs Locations: Republic of Moldova, United States, Washington , DC, Rayburn, Republic of Moldova.Tell, Moldova, Romania

☆ I attended an exclusive dinner and discussion for Amex Platinum cardholders with one of the best chefs in the world — here’s what the once-in-a-lifetime experience was like
▼ + stars: | 2019-03-01 | by ( David Slotnick | Senior Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One of the perks that comes with The Platinum Card® from American Express is access to exclusive events and dining reservations via the By Invitation Only program. In 2017, Amex doubled down on this by relaunching its famed Platinum Card. Facing fierce competition in the premium space from JP Morgan's Chase Sapphire Reserve rewards credit card, American Express boosted its travel and experience platforms. "Now in 2018, we see that our Platinum card members are passionate about travel, entertainment, superior service, and have evolved in how they undertake that." I've written before about how the Amex Platinum Card offers a ton of value, easily enough to outweigh its annual fee.

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