I spend $41 a month on life insurance, and there are 5 reasons I’m happy to shell out
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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I didn’t think much about life insurance until my dad died and I received his life insurance payout. It wasn’t much, but it was life-changing for me at the time. I’ve since bought my own policy to protect my wife in the event of my […]
Reduction-in-Violence Deal Begins in Afghanistan
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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U.S. and Afghan officials have announced a reduction-in-violence agreement with the Afghan Taliban, in which both sides agree to stop offensive battles against each other. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb maps out the road ahead. read more >>> Source:: VOANews.Com
WHO: Time Is Running Out to Stop Spread of Coronavirus
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The World Health Organization said Friday that time was running out to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak as the number of cases outside China grew. WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “We are still in a phase where containment is possible,” but he […]
Lululemon stores in China mostly closed due to novel coronavirus outbreak
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Most of Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s nearly 40 stores in China have been closed since early February amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the company said. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Tech stocks plummet as coronavirus fears send traders fleeing to safety
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Coronavirus fears returned to US stocks on Friday, sending the Nasdaq 100 to its worst day in almost four weeks. Declines were led by Hasbro, Nvidia, and Advanced Micro Devices, three names with supply chain exposure in China. Safe-haven assets rallied, with the yield on […]
Shopify joins Facebook-backed digital currency group Libra Association
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Shopify Inc. has joined a controversial, Facebook Inc.-led group working on a worldwide digital currency even after technology and financial services heavyweights have fled the high-profile association. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Reporter’s Notebook: A Family’s Escape From Syria’s Idlib
| 02/22/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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It has taken eight hours for Ahmed, 32, and his three children to drive from Idlib, Syria, to the entrance to Manbij in a car packed with cousins, nieces and nephews. The streets were jammed with traffic at 3 a.m. because it was the safest […]
Jurors Are Hung On The Most Serious Harvey Weinstein Charges
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The judge has ordered them to keep deliberating. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Are Dropping Their ‘Sussex Royal’ Branding
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The couple will not be using the term “royal” for their new foundation, a spokesperson said. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Over 5 million people will see their car insurance rates rise in the first half of 2020 — but even more will see their rates fall
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Car insurance rates are on the rise for over 5.6 million Americans, but over the same period, 7.7 million will see their rates fall. Over 1 million drivers in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Kansas will see their car insurance rates drop. Rates in Kentucky will fall […]
Thousands Fleeing Escalating Violence in Africa’s Sahel Region
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The U.N. refugee agency says more than 700,000 people in Africa’s Sahel region have fled attacks by militants and armed groups in the last 12 months, a 10-fold increase compared to January 2019. Violence and mass displacement have become a way of life for millions […]
15 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A terrifying NASCAR crash, a surfer on a huge wave, and an elephant eating an apple are among the best images. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
How to sleep when you have a blocked nose: Five top tips from a sleep expert
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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HOW TO sleep when you have a blocked nose: Suffering from a blocked nose can be problematic at the best of times, let alone when you’re trying to get some shuteye. A sleep expert gives her five tips on how to fall asleep easier. read […]
Gucci was the fastest-growing brand of 2019 with a valuation topping $15 billion — here are 11 of the most iconic names owned by its parent company, French luxury giant Kering.
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Kering is one of the largest and most profitable luxury conglomerates in the world. It was founded in 1963 by Francois Pinault, and started as a wood and building materials company. Today, it sells luxury goods, and, as of 2018, the company brought in about […]
Slack spikes 8% after Uber decides to use the chat app for its 38,000 employees (WORK)
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Uber said it would use Slack across its entire workforce of 38,000 employees, Business Insider’s Paayal Zaveri reported Friday. Slack jumped as much as 8% in early trading Friday. It’s the second large account Slack has won recently: IBM said February 10 that it would […]
I got hit with a $10,000 tax bill this year, but my 3-prong money management strategy meant it wasn’t a problem
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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After filing my taxes this year, I got hit with a surprise bill for just over $10,000 from the IRS. I didn’t panic, though, because I’d planned ahead for my taxes as part of my three-prong money management strategy that covers taxes, retirement savings, and […]
Serena Williams Shares Unfiltered Look At Life As A Working Mom
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The tennis star talked about how she’s often “exhausted” and “stressed” while juggling her career and taking care of her daughter. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
For-profit firm seeking to run .org names makes concessions
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A private equity firm seeking to buy rights to operate the internet’s .org suffix said Friday it will cap price hikes and create an advisory board with veto powers to ease concerns from the non-profit community. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
I canceled my Apple Arcade subscription after less than a month — here’s why I wouldn’t recommend the service for everyone (AAPL)
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Apple unveiled its Arcade gaming service almost one year ago at a March 2019 event. Apple Arcade garnered praise almost immediately — even before it came out — for providing the ability to play any games offline, on any Apple device, and without the need […]
Coronavirus: ‘Narrowing window’ to contain outbreak, WHO says
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The World Health Organization says the number of Covid-19 cases with no clear link to China is a concern. read more >>> Source:: BBC
How to live longer: How education or a lack of it could impact life expectancy
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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HOW TO live longer: The quest for a longer and healthier life brings about many theories. A latest study shines a light on how one’s education could increase life expectancy. read more >>> Source:: The Daily Express
New housing laws around the country could give renters alternatives to cash security deposits. Here are 5 startups that could see a windfall.
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The high upfront cost of a security deposit can dissuade some renters from moving into a new location. Some companies have started to offer insurance products that replace the large, but refundable security deposit with a much smaller, but non-refundable fee. Cincinnati recently passed a […]
Painkillers ‘mask, not kill’ long-term pain
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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An NHS campaign aims to get patients to look for alternatives to long-term painkiller use. read more >>> Source:: BBC
‘Parasite’ Distributor Fires Back After Trump Criticizes Oscars Triumph
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Neon, the U.S. distributor of the South Korean smash, suggested the president’s real issue with the movie stemmed from its use of subtitles. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Israel Says Cruise Passenger Flown Home from Japan Has Virus
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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One of the 11 Israelis who were flown home after being quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan has tested positive for the new virus that emerged in China late last year, the first case to be reported inside Israel, officials said Friday. The Israeli […]
New Mexico Sues Google For Collecting Children’s Data In Schools
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The suit accuses Google of using its “education services package” to spy on children and their families. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Webinar – Personalized Customer Experience in Travel Cross-Industry Panel
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Personalized CX isn’t going away – for your customer, it is now an expectation rather than a luxury. Leapfrog the competition and discover what the industry experts are doing to game CX and deliver a quality personalized experience to their customers. read more >>> Source:: […]
Vitamin D warning: Six signs you’ve taken too many supplements
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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VITAMIN D deficiency and insufficiency is now a global public health problem affecting an estimated one billion people worldwide. However, taking supplements could also pose health problems. What are the six warning signs you’ve taken too many supplements. read more >>> Source:: The Daily Express
The Style Series: Gwen Jimmere is the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. Here’s how she launched her business with just $32.
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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In 2013, Gwen Jimmere‘s life completely changed. After leaving her abusive marriage, she became a single mother to her then 2-year-old son and says she was left with nearly nothing in her bank account. Realizing that she needed to become financial stable, she decided to […]
Extreme Cold Takes Its Toll on Displaced Afghans
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The nearly 7,000 internally displaced people in Afganistan are suffering from the extremely cold winter this year. The National Disaster Management Authority says 19 people have died from the extreme cold in January and there are concerns more could die if aid is not forthcoming. […]
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Coronavirus continues to be of global concern, and remains an issue the hospitality industry should be tracking, both for economic and legal reasons. Bob Braun discusses whether the virus may trigger a force majeure event for hotel operators and owners, and what that might mean […]
Notre-Dame’s Crypt and Square May Reopen in Spring
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Paris officials have delayed reopening parts of the landmark cathedral damaged by fire several times. read more >>> Source:: The New York Times
Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world’s deadliest bacteria. read more >>> Source:: BBC
Ossiano to welcome Dilling for latest culinary masterclass
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Michelin-starred British chef Alex Dilling will collaborate with Ossiano’s chef de cuisine, Grégoire Berger, for an exquisite Four Hands Dinner on March 5th-6th. read more >>> Source:: BreakingTravelNews.Com
Dispensed: Big Pharma’s plans to compete with buzzy startups, Sanofi’s entrance to the coronavirus vaccine race, and a Medicare Advantage pitch deck
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Hello, Welcome to Dispensed, Business Insider’s weekly healthcare newsletter. This week’s edition is being written in sunny Palm Springs, California, though regrettably sent out back in chilly New York. Are you new to the newsletter? You can sign up here. The big story I want […]
9 signs you probably aren’t saving enough money, even if you think you are
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Even if you bring home a big paycheck, it doesn’t mean you’re building wealth. If you can barely pay your bills each month, aren’t saving any money in a retirement plan, or are spending more than 30% of your income on housing, you’re probably not […]
VOA Our Voices 215: Influence and Interest, China’s Footprint in Africa
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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From China backing billion dollar projects of its telecom giant Huawei in South Africa, to the Ugandan garlic farmer competing in a market dominated by Chinese goods and Kenya’s new public school curriculum teaching Mandarin; this week #VOAOurVoices discusses the presence of China on the […]
January existing home sales dipped 1.3% vs. 2.0% decrease expected
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on the latest home sales data. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
How ski resorts are looking to the past to fight future climate change
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Wells Fargo close to roughly $3 billion settlement that would end probes into sales practices
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Wells Fargo is nearing a deal with federal prosecutors that would settle a years-long investigation into the bank’s sales practices in its banking, auto lending, and mortgage divisions, The New York Times reported. Though a dollar figure was not disclosed, the bank has set aside […]
Statistics Canada reports retail sales virtually unchanged in December
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Statistics Canada says retail sales were virtually unchanged at $51.6 billion in December. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Banksy Reveals Why He’s ‘Kind Of Glad’ His Latest Mural Was Vandalized
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The elusive street artist’s Valentine’s Day piece was defaced within 48 hours of appearing on a wall in Bristol, England. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
When it pays to take a personal finance course
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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For those who want to improve their money smarts, there are plenty of good personal finance offerings out there. And they don’t cost a dime. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Jeremy Irons Backpedals On Past Abortion, LGBTQ Rights Remarks At Berlin Film Festival
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Oscar winning actor said he now supports women’s rights and same-sex marriage, calling them “essential steps toward a civilized and humane society.” read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Goldman Sachs’ investment chief for wealth management says there’s an 87% chance stocks will rise over the next year — and explains why traders should resist jumping ship
| 02/21/2020 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, chief investment officer of Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth Management Division, makes a compelling case for the decade-plus bull market in stocks to keep rolling. She leans on hard data, historical anecdotes, and low recession probabilities to bolster her thesis. Mossavar-Rahmani says “the economic […]
