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Facebook fundraiser to help immigrant children tops $15 million with donations from around the world
More than $15 million has been donated to the Facebook campaign set up five days ago with donations streaming in from around the globe.
Bigoted customers make life hell for minority workers, but here’s how to fight back
“We’re seeing a rise in hate across our country, and that conduct sometimes spills over into …stores and work sites,” Lawyers’ Committee says.
Ikea axes three new U.S. stores as it beefs up online sales
The big-box retailer founded in Sweden is trying to adjust to the changing retail landscape
Mother’s Day holiday spending to top $23 billion in 2018: National Retail Federation survey
For only the second time in 15 years, total retail spending for Mother’s Day in 2018 is estimated to exceed $23 billion. Compared to 2017’s spending of $23.6 billion, Mother’s Day 2018 is expected to post sales of $23.1 billion.
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Roku stock dives after Best Buy and Amazon partner to sell smart TVs
Roku’s shares plunged after Amazon and Best Buy announced plans to team up to sell smart TVs.
USA TODAY NETWORK wins 3 Pulitzer Prizes for border wall, heroin reporting and editorials
USA TODAY NETWORK wins three prizes in the 2018 Pulitzer Prizes announced Monday. Winning projects included coverage of the border wall and heroin reporting, as well as editorial writing about health care.
Wall St. rises on softer U.S. stance on China
Wall Street rose on Monday as U.S. policymakers’ softer stance on China tariffs powered a rebound from Friday’s sell-off. Fred Katayama reports.
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Bumble responds to Tinder lawsuit
Tinder has filed a patent infringement lawsuit.
Can Facebook be trusted with your personal info? Voter harvesting scheme shows perils for users
Facebook had allowed apps to access users personal info and that of their friends. News that one gave it to a voter targeting firm has renewed concerns over user privacy.