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IS TRANSPARENCY THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY’S NEWEST TREND?
byTHE ORGANIC BEAUTY INDUSTRY IS GROWING, WITH NEW ‘NATURAL’ BRANDS CROPPING UP LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE, BUT ARE ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS USED ACTUALLY ORGANIC, OR ARE WE BEING ‘GREENWASHED’ INTO SPENDING OUR CASH ON UNCERTIFIED PRODUCTS? Warning: this article may ignite a real-life Mean Girls Regina George Kalteen bar type realisation, except you haven’t unknowingly been eating […]
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You Guys, Feminists Aren’t Supposed to Say ‘You Guys’
byBut I say it. And a lot of other things Ialways thought the catchphrase “HEY, YOU GUUUYS!” was originally fromThe Goonies. But apparently, it’s a reference to the 1971 PBS children’s program The Electric Company. I was a titch too young to have caught either of these in real time, but like many kids, I grew up with […]
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Why Uber and Lyft Want to Create Walled Gardens–and Why It’s Bad for Urban Mobility
byAs ride-hailing apps begin to control scooters and bike shares, they’re making it harder for people to make the best decisions about how to move around their cities If you’re not a techie, you may not have come across the term “walled garden” before. But it’s a critical concept these days in technology business strategy–and it […]
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Chinese warship warned USS Decatur it would ‘suffer consequences’ during near-collision in South China Sea
byA Chinese destroyer that closed to within 45 yards of a U.S. Navy ship during a September mission in the South China Sea reportedly warned the American vessel it would “suffer consequences” if it didn’t redirect its course. The People’s Republic of China destroyer Luoyang delivered the message to the USS Decatur during their September […]
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McDonald’s splits Twitter with return of pumpkin pie
byEveryone who’s anyone knows that the best autumnal dessert of all time is pumpkin pie. If you’re like us, not a day goes by without fantasizing about a fat slice slopped with Cool Whip. If you can’t wait for Thanksgiving Day to indulge in the fall-favorite sweet, you’ll be happy to know you won’t have to. McDonald’s is bringing back […]
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Spice Girls announce reunion tour without Victoria Beckham
byThe Spice Girls are going on tour — but without Posh Spice. The British girl band announced Monday they will be reuniting for a tour without Victoria Beckham, who reportedly opted out of joining her former bandmates to focus on her fashion label. Tickets for the stops in the United Kingdom will go on sale […]
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Iran sanctions: Rouhani defiant as US re-imposes measures
byIran’s President Hassan Rouhani has vowed to “break” swingeing sanctions re-imposed by the US targeting core parts of the economy. The Trump administration is restoring all sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal in a bid to pressure Iran. They will hit oil exports, shipping and banks, and make it difficult to do business with […]
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With an Increase in Venture Capital Mega Deals, How Can Startups Stand Out?
byWhile a great idea or product may put your emerging growth company in the running, breaking away from the crowd does take a significant amount of homework. According to Crunchbase, July 2018 “set a record for the number of nine-figure rounds raise worldwide.” There were 55 rounds accounting for around $15 billion in venture capital deal […]
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SoftBank’s billionaire CEO says he won’t turn his back on Saudi investment
by“These funds are important to the Saudi people in ensuring their economy diversifies and is no longer dependent on oil,” said Son. Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder and chief executive officer of Japan’s SoftBank, said Monday he is not turning his back on investments with Saudi Arabia, despite the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal […]
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Uber launches US subscription service in five cities
byTaxi-hailing firm Uber has launched a membership scheme dubbed Ride Pass, for passengers in five US cities. The deal allows passengers to avoid price surging, when costs rise at rush hour and other in-demand times. The fixed-fare plan costs $24.99 (£19) a month in Los Angeles and $14.99 in Austin, Denver, Miami, and Orlando. Uber […]
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