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Say Hello To Google’s AI-Powered Internet Justice League
Say Hello To Google’s AI-Powered Internet Justice League
September 19, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Google is waging war on internet trolls. A small subsidiary of the tech giant, called Jigsaw, is looking to take an approach to combating hate...

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Ambiguous Accounting Rules Hinder Exxon Investigation
Ambiguous Accounting Rules Hinder Exxon Investigation
September 19, 2016  |  Regulation

The probe into Exxon’s accounting practices may be facing an uphill battle. Reuters reported on Monday (Sept. 19) that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman...

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Can Cash Really Make You Happier?
Can Cash Really Make You Happier?
September 19, 2016  |  Cash

Recent happiness psychology research shows a link between how happy you are and how much cash you have on hand. Joe Gladstone, research associate at...

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ModCloth ‘Pops Up’ In Pittsburgh
ModCloth ‘Pops Up’ In Pittsburgh
September 19, 2016  |  Retail

ModCloth, the retro online clothing retailer, has opened a pop-up shop in downtown Pittsburgh, according to PennLive. The store marks the last stop on ModCloth’s...

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Kroger’s Going Big On Share Repurchase Program
Kroger’s Going Big On Share Repurchase Program
September 19, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Kroger, the Ohio-based grocery chain, has had an exemplary share repurchase program over the past 10 years. The grocer announced this week that it plans...

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Starbucks Customers Are More Optimistic Than Most
Starbucks Customers Are More Optimistic Than Most
September 19, 2016  |  Retail

Starbucks customers are much more likely to order a side of optimism with their pumpkin spice latte, at least according to recent data. According to...

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Facebook Expands Payments Options And Its Obsession With Snapchat
Facebook Expands Payments Options And Its Obsession With Snapchat
September 19, 2016  |  Social Commerce

Facebook has been changing its approach to payments. It is leveraging its social media position to attract some of the P2P and mobile market. The...

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