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Lemonade Co-CEOs to Resume Previous Positions, Seeking Clarity of Structure
Lemonade Co-CEOs to Resume Previous Positions, Seeking Clarity of Structure
December 20, 2023  |  Personnel

The co-CEOs of digital insurance company Lemonade will return to their previously held positions on Jan. 1. Shai Wininger will return to the position of president, while Daniel Schreiber will...

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Crypto Market Surges Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Decision
Crypto Market Surges Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Decision
December 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency market has once again captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike, with the recent surge in popularity of memecoins and non-fungible tokens...

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Apple Plans to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February 
Apple Plans to Launch Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset by February 
December 20, 2023  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset by February.  The company has been increasing production of the headset at its facilities in China, with...

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Analysts and Money Managers Divided on Economic Growth Prospects 
Analysts and Money Managers Divided on Economic Growth Prospects 
December 20, 2023  |  Economy

As 2024 approaches, analysts are reportedly reassessing their predictions for a U.S. recession that had been anticipated for the past two years.  While investment bank...

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11 Authors Join Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
11 Authors Join Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
December 20, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A group of 11 nonfiction authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners Taylor Branch, Stacy Schiff and Kai Bird, have joined a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft....

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Nearly 3 in 10 Credit Union Members Willing to Change FIs to Access New Products
Nearly 3 in 10 Credit Union Members Willing to Change FIs to Access New Products
December 20, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) are known for their personalized and member-focused services, which is an attractive offering for many of their members. But alternatively, they have...

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Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
Netflix Trails Behind YouTube in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps
December 20, 2023  |  Streaming

The holiday season likely inspires families to stream their favorite festive films or music. The services they use to watch these movies or listen to...

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5 Things to Watch in Courts and on Capitol Hill that Will Impact Payments in 2024 
5 Things to Watch in Courts and on Capitol Hill that Will Impact Payments in...
December 20, 2023  |  Regulation

December’s on the way out. Congress is quiet, on recess until the beginning of next year. The Supreme Court’s not hearing arguments at the moment....

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FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data
FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data
December 20, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes meant to enhance children’s privacy and restrict companies’ ability to exploit children’s data for monetization purposes. The proposed changes...

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