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Princess Diana’s naughty sense of humor revealed in birthday card she sent to her accountant
byThroughout her life, Princess Diana was a groundbreaking public figure who often defied Royal protocol, and her popularity stemmed, in part, from her ability to imbue the haughty and distant Windsor family with a populist humanity not really seen before she married Prince Charles. She continues to buck the conventional norms expected of a princess even now, 21 years after her […]
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Next-Level Marketing Lessons From Kendrick Lamar
byHere’s how to build your brand like the iconic hip-hop star. He’s won 119 awards from 288 nominations, including 12 Grammy Awards. He was the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize (for his 2017 album DAMN.), which has always gone to a classical or jazz artist. And he’s taken home a Cannes Lion and three Clios for his music videos. […]
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Tesla names director Denholm as chair after Musk rows
byTesla Inc (TSLA.O) has ended weeks of speculation by promoting one of the electric carmaker’s independent directors, Australian accountant Robyn Denholm, to replace Elon Musk as chairman. The change in structure at the Silicon Valley firm, agreed to by Musk in a September court settlement with regulators, is supported by many on Wall Street who […]
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IBM, Seagate Team Up to Tackle Hard Drive Fakes With Blockchain
byGlobal tech giant IBM is partnering with hardware manufacturer Seagate to ensure that computer hard drives are authentic using blockchain tech. The companies announced Tuesday that they would be logging Seagate-produced drives on the IBM Blockchain Platform to block counterfeits from being utilized in data servers or otherwise distributed to end users expecting genuine products. […]
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California bar shooting leaves 12 dead, including sheriff’s sergeant, police say
byIan David Long, 28, was identified by police Thursday morning as the gunman who killed 12 people in a California bar shooting the night before. He was known to law enforcement after police were called to his home in April. Long, who was in the U.S. Marines Corp, was wearing black and armed with a .45-caliber […]
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Russia marks anniversary of 1941 military parade
byMOSCOW – Thousands of troops in World War II uniform marched across Moscow’s Red Square on Wednesday in a re-enactment of a historic wartime parade. On Nov. 7, 1941, Red Army soldiers marched directly to the front line during the Battle of Moscow to repel the invading Nazi forces closing in on the Soviet capital. Moscow […]
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Michael Kors and Coty shares hit by weak European sales
byShares in Michael Kors plunged on Wednesday following weaker-than-expected sales at its namesake brand. Sales at Michael Kors stores open for at least 12 months fell 2.1%, while licensing revenue was down almost 7%. The US fashion firm has responded to the struggles at its core brand by taking over luxury European labels Versace and […]
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Kelly Ripa to join husband Mark Consuelos on ‘Riverdale’ as his mistress
byKelly Ripa is ready to shake up “Riverdale.” The daytime TV host is set to play the mistress of husband Mark Consuelos‘ character, Hiram Lodge, on the CW series, Entertainment Tonight confirmed Tuesday. “It’s a family affair …….. Hiram’s mistress. 23 years of auditioning for a role I was born to play. Coming soon to the @thecwriverdale,” Ripa, 48, […]
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Europe’s rich history of building – and tearing down – walls
byI’m so glad borders and walls are out of fashion in Europe. The continent’s many proud nations don’t always get along, but they have learned to respect each other – making it possible for peace to flourish. Historically, though, Europe has a rich past when it comes to wall building. At one point or another, […]
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3 Tips to Minimize your Crypto Tax Liability
byCryptocurrency capital gains taxes are becoming a point of interest for governments tax organizations. Don Fort, the Chief of the IRS criminal investigation unit, recently spoke on a tax conference panel and discussed at length how “cryptocurrency is becoming a new area of enforcement.” Other events like the IRS Coinbase Summons and the IRS warning sent to tax filers […]
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