The amount donated on this year’s GivingTuesday represents a 16% increase compared to 2023, or an 11.9% increase when adjusted for inflation. BY Associated Press U.S. donors gave $3.6 billion on Tuesday, an increase from the past two years, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, now known as GivingTuesday, has become … Continue reading $3.6B was donated on GivingTuesday this year
The EPA said it concluded more than 1,850 civil cases, a 3.4% increase over 2023. BY Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enhanced enforcement efforts this year, doubling financial penalties issued to polluters and issuing the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, the agency said in a report Thursday. The EPA said it concluded more than … Continue reading EPA boosts enforcement efforts the final year of the Biden administration
If you’re stressed about your finances during the holiday season, modern technology can help. Here’s how mobile apps and AI can help you enjoy your holidays on a budget. BY Emily Guy Birken Planning ahead for the holiday season will help you stay on budget—but who actually does that? We’re much more likely to white-knuckle our … Continue reading 3 tech hacks to help you manage your holiday spending this year
November 21, 2024 2025 will be the year of the CIO and CMO collaboration These roles need to work together on multiple fronts, on data and brand trust. BY Keith Turco Same executive board, different roles. Historically, that’s been how CIOs and CMOs work and operate across a company. But as we close out 2024, this … Continue reading 2025 will be the year of the CIO and CMO collaboration
November 02, 2024 Graduating this year? Expert tips for using LinkedIn to land your first job From building your profile to adding keywords to building a network—here’s how to set yourself up for success. BY Ellie Stevens At some point during college, you were probably told to “make a LinkedIn” and “start networking” to land your … Continue reading Graduating this year? Expert tips for using LinkedIn to land your first job
Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year You’ll know right away if it’s not a spambot on the line. anna washenko Thu, Oct 17, 2024 Apple Apple introduced some new tools to its Apple Business Connect program that could be useful for the everyday consumer. The most notable update … Continue reading Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
October 14, 2024 Hardware store True Value files Chapter 11, joins list of retailers going into bankruptcy this year The long-standing home-improvement wholesaler says its 4,500 locations will stay open as the company sells its operations to rival Do It Best. BY Sarah Bregel A long-standing hardware wholesaler, True Value, is filing for bankruptcy. The 75-year-old … Continue reading Hardware store True Value files Chapter 11, joins list of retailers going into bankruptcy this year
October 01, 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners this year include more writers and artists The foundation looks for people who will be ‘enabled’ by the award, meaning they have both a track record of work and the potential to produce additional extraordinary work. BY Associated Press The 2024 class of the John D. and Catherine T. … Continue reading MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners this year include more writers and artists
Adobe expects an 8.4% increase over last year’s online spending, nearly twice the increase seen last year. Chris Wood on October 1, 2024 U.S. online holiday shoppers are expected to spend $ 240.8 billion in November and December this year, according to a forecast by Adobe. This represents a 8.4% increase over last year’s … Continue reading 2024 online holiday spending set for record year with $240 billion in sales
September 25, 2024 ‘More interested in the tax cut’: A frank explanation as to why Silicon Valley investors are backing Republicans this election year A discussion at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York last week looked at the connection between a stable democracy and a strong economy. BY Sam Becker Over the past several … Continue reading ‘More interested in the tax cut’: A frank explanation as to why Silicon Valley investors are backing Republicans this election year
