‘Illicit Conspiracy’: HBO Accuses Paramount, MTV of Violating ‘South Park’ Streaming Contract
In a new lawsuit, HBO takes South Park Digital Studios and media companies to task for what it said was violating its exclusive streaming rights.
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Here’s Why You Might Want to Sell Your Life Insurance Policy for Cash
Life settlements allow you to sell a life insurance policy you either no longer need or can no longer afford for a one time payment. Find out the eligibility criteria and benefits of cashing out your policy.
Canada bans TikTok on government devices
TikTok has been banned from government-issued mobile devices in Canada, the country’s Treasury Board announced Monday. Taking effect on February 28, this block follows similar actions taken by the European Commission and some state governments in the U.S. The European Commission issued their directive to remove TikTok from government devices late last week. That same […]
Canada bans TikTok on government devices by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Who markets marketing? This duo started a VC firm to scale what ‘founders are starving for’
Emily Kramer is well known in the marketing world, both for her professional expertise and her voice. The entrepreneur was Carta’s former VP of marketing, and made headlines in 2020 when she filed a lawsuit that accused the company of gender discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and of violating the California Equal Pay Act. Now, three […]
Who markets marketing? This duo started a VC firm to scale what ‘founders are starving for’ by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch
Man Documents ‘Insane’ List of ‘Excessive’ Rules Plastered All Over Hamptons Airbnb Rental
An Airbnb in Montauk, New York is being scrutinized for its rather specific list of guest rules.
From Z to Alpha — A Few Tips to Help You Understand the Next Generations of Consumers
Here are some need-to-knows about Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
Warren Buffett Defends Stock Buybacks In Annual Shareholder Letter
Do buybacks help shareholders line their own pockets at the expense of innovation — or are they just a financial lever?
The Pros and Cons of Big Brands Launching Web3 Projects
Megabrands such as Starbucks, Mastercard and Nike have all launched Web3 or Metaverse projects this year and its painting conflicting image of Web3’s current status and future development.
Astroscale closes new funding to grow in-orbit servicing and orbital debris clean-up tech
Astroscale, a company that’s developing technology to service satellites and clean up orbital debris, has closed another round of funding and widened its investor pool to include a space enthusiast billionaire and a major Japanese manufacturing multinational. The Series G round comes in at more than $76 million, bringing the company’s total funding to date […]
Astroscale closes new funding to grow in-orbit servicing and orbital debris clean-up tech by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
6 Ways to Learn and Pivot From an Entrepreneurial Journey Gone Awry
Here’s how entrepreneurs can learn from a failed business venture.