China’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade
Which Chinese tech firm will become the next big thing? Our funding tracker might give you a hint. READ SOURCE...
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Who is Lee Jong-suk, Big Mouth star, IU’s boyfriend and one of Korean TV dramas’ most recognisable faces?
Lee Jong-suk, who recently picked up an award at the MBC Drama Awards for hit series Big Mouth, is one of Korean television’s most recognisable faces – and the boyfriend of fellow celebrity IU. READ SOURCE...
CDC says it’s ‘very unlikely’ Pfizer booster carries stroke risk for seniors after launching review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said it is "very unlikely" the Pfizer omicron booster carries a risk of stroke for seniors after it launched an investigation into a preliminary safety concern detected by one of its...
Nordstrom’s longtime chief merchant to retire
Dive Brief: Nordstrom chief merchant Teri Bariquit is retiring after 37 years with the company, the retailer said on Friday. She will remain until the company finds her successor. Before becoming the store’s first chief merchandising officer in 2019, Bariquit...
Twitter Invites Businesses to Sign-Up for ‘Verification for Organizations’
Twitter is now inviting businesses to sign-up for its coming ‘Verification for Organizations’ subscription offering, which will effectively be Twitter’s replacement for the current verification process for business users. We will soon launch Verification for Organizations, formerly known as Blue...
Prince Harry gives ghostwriters a rare moment in the sun
The writer is author of ‘Confessions of a Ghostwriter’With his memoir Spare, Prince Harry has achieved what once seemed impossible: turned the media spotlight on to ghostwriting. His ghostwriter JR Moehringer has found himself at the heart of the endless...
Marsch hails Leeds' 'best performance' despite Villa defeat
Leon Bailey has scored Villa's two fastest Premier League goals this seasonAston Villa may have beaten them 2-1 but Leeds boss Jesse Marsch said it was his side's "best performance" in his 11 months in charge.Leon Bailey finished off a...
US, Taiwan expected to pursue lightweight trade deal as mainland China watches on
While Taiwan has long sought a free-trade agreement with the US, experts say major concessions – including any reduction in import tariffs – are unlikely to be agreed upon before the island’s presidential elections early next year. READ SOURCE...
Wells Fargo continues digital transformation
Wells Fargo is keeping to its multiyear digital transformation path and planning further investments in its online platforms in 2023. WHY IT MATTERS: Since 2020, the $1.8 trillion Wells Fargo has decreased its headcount by more than 10%, or 30,000...
The Growth of Michigan Online Gambling
January 13, 2023 As we were saying goodbye to 2022 amid the coldness of the fall and winter months, Michigan online gambling was just getting warmed up. In fact, both October...