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Amazon Set to Hire 3,000 Corporate Employees in Boston

January 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Set to Hire 3,000 Corporate Employees in Boston
Amazon.com is planning to add 3,000 employees in its corporate ranks in the Boston area, one of a number of expansions of technology jobs in major American cities for the company.

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Bankruptcy Judge Approves $17 Million Fund for Harvey Weinstein Victims

January 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bankruptcy Judge Approves $17 Million Fund for Harvey Weinstein Victims
Women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct are expected to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars or more on average under the chapter 11 settlement.

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Moderna Developing Booster Shot Against South Africa Strain

January 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Moderna Developing Booster Shot Against South Africa Strain
Moderna said lab tests indicate its Covid-19 vaccine protects against emerging strains, but a weaker immune response has prompted it to work on a booster shot for a variant first identified in South Africa.

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Business Insider Did Nothing When the Pandemic Hit. It Worked.

January 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Business Insider Did Nothing When the Pandemic Hit. It Worked.
The business-news publisher generated 30% revenue growth in 2020 despite the Covid-19 crisis, largely thanks to subscriptions and automated ads.

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UPS to Sell Freight Trucking Business for $800 Million

January 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UPS to Sell Freight Trucking Business for $800 Million
United Parcel Service has agreed to sell its freight business to rival TFI International, saying it plans to focus on the soaring small-package-delivery business.

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China’s Love of TikTok-Style Apps Powers $5 Billion IPO

January 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Love of TikTok-Style Apps Powers $5 Billion IPO
Kuaishou Technology has its eyes on the world’s biggest initial public offering in more than a year, seeking to raise about $5 billion from a Hong Kong share sale.

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Big Tech Tops Lobbying Spending

January 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Big Tech Tops Lobbying Spending
Facebook and Amazon boosted their federal lobbying expenditures last year as Big Tech braced for a new administration in the White House and new scrutiny of their business practices.

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Manufacturing Rebound Has Suppliers Struggling to Keep Up

January 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Manufacturing Rebound Has Suppliers Struggling to Keep Up
A quicker-than-expected recovery in U.S. manufacturing is resulting in supply disruptions and higher costs for materials used in products meeting increased demand.

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Biden Team Promises New Look in Trade Policy

January 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden Team Promises New Look in Trade Policy
A “worker-centered” policy means less focus on opening markets for banks and drug makers.

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China Joins Push to Rein In Big Tech Companies

January 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Joins Push to Rein In Big Tech Companies
Beijing recently unveiled guidelines for competition, adding to efforts in Brussels and Washington to curb the power of digital firms.

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