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Jeff Bezos Pledges $2 Billion Towards Nature Conservation and Food System Restructuring During COP26 Speech

Over 100 world leaders gathered this week in Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, to debate nature protection and strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change. According to CNN, more than 100 countries agreed on…

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November 3, 2021

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UN Says $6 Billion From World’s Billionaires Could End Food Crisis: Elon Musk will Donate Tesla Stock Proceeds if UN Can Prove It

Elon Musk, one of the world's billionaires, has stated that he will sell Tesla stock and give the money to the United Nations if it can demonstrate that a small portion of his riches might end the world's hunger crisis.…

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November 1, 2021

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Facebook’s New Meta Watch is Set to Compete with Apple After a Photo of the Device was Leaked

A leaked image online depicts a smartwatch that Facebook Inc., rebranded as Meta Platforms Inc., is developing, possibly to compete with the Apple Watch. The image was discovered inside the Facebook View iPhone app and showed a watch with a…

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October 29, 2021

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Spanx CEO Gives Employees $10,000 and Two First Class Round-Trip Tickets to Anywhere in the World

Sara Blakely, CEO of Spanx, recently celebrated a significant milestone for herself, her company, and female entrepreneurs worldwide when asset management firm Blackstone acquired a majority share in the shapewear company for $1.2 billion. Now, the Spanx founder is expressing…

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October 27, 2021

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Target, Amazon, and Four Other Retailers Offer Incentives for Returning Old Products

If you have any unneeded electronics, video games, or even car seats at home, you may be able to exchange them for gift cards, discounts, or other products. Popular shops such as Target, Amazon, and Walmart offer trade-in programs that…

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October 25, 2021

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Paypal is Allegedly in Talks to Buy Pinterest for $45 Billion

PayPal is reportedly in talks to acquire Pinterest for between $40 billion and $45 billion in cash and equity. According to sources, the timing of any deal remains uncertain. Paypal's recent announcement of interest in acquiring Pinterest sparked confusion and…

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October 22, 2021

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Walmart Announces Black Friday Plans for 2021, Including Three Sales and Perks for Walmart+ Members

Walmart announced Monday that it will return to November's month-long "Black Friday Deals for Days" promotion. The retailer is spreading out its Black Friday deals for the second year. Instead of a single sale that begins on Thanksgiving, there will…

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October 18, 2021

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Walmart and Netflix Launch New Online Store, Featuring Products from Cocomelon, Stranger Things, and Nailed It!

The world's largest retailer and the world's largest streaming service have partnered to launch an online store. Walmart announced Monday the debut of the Netflix Hub at Walmart.com/netflix, which the retailer describes as the "biggest online retail destination for Netflix…

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October 11, 2021

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Kellogg’s Cereal Factories in the United States Halted Operations Following Workers’ Strike

All of the Kellogg Company's cereal plants in the United States ceased operations Tuesday as approximately 1,400 employees went on strike, but it was unclear how much supply of Frosted Flakes or any of its other popular brands would be…

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October 6, 2021

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Blue Origin’s Top Staffers Exodus Due to the Company’s Return to Office Policy and Toxic Culture

Blue Origin's recent loss of several senior personnel came amid calls for all employees to return to the office, as well as allegations of a toxic, misogynistic, and hazardous work environment. According to multiple sources, the departures directly resulted from…

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October 4, 2021