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Facebook says it will pay French publishers for news content 10/21/2021 08:23am • PARIS (AP) ��� Facebook said Thursday that it has struck a deal with a group of French publishers to pay for links to their news stories that are shared by people on the social network. The company says it inked the licensing agreement with the Alliance de la Presse d���Information Generale, which r EXPLAINER: How jury selection works in Arbery slaying trial 10/20/2021 02:45pm • BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) ��� Teachers, auto mechanics and retirees summoned to jury duty in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery are being questioned about their thoughts on racism, their social media habits and whether they own guns, while hundreds more await their turn. Finding an impartial jury won't be quick 30 Apps and Websites to Help You Make Money 10/20/2021 12:00am • If you're looking for ways to earn extra money beyond a day job, numerous websites and apps can help you do just that. In many cases, you can leverage resources you already have -- your phone, your car, the junk in your garage -- to earn additional income. You'll see what we mean in a moment. Here a The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store 10/19/2021 11:39am • Top Paid iPhone Apps: 1. Minecraft, Mojang 2. Bloons TD 6, Ninja Kiwi 3. Geometry Dash, RobTop Games AB 4. HotSchedules, HotSchedules 5. Heads Up!, Warner Bros. 6. Procreate Pocket, Savage Interactive Pty Ltd 7. True Skate, True Axis 8. Plague Inc., Ndemic Creations 9. Human Anatomy Atlas 2021, Vis Downtown Silver Spring is getting a big food hall 10/19/2021 09:42am • A 13,000-square-foot food hall with multiple vendors will open next spring on the second level of the Ellsworth Place shopping center in Silver Spring, Maryland. The shopping center at 8661 Colesville Road is about a block away from The Fillmore Silver Spring music venue. More Business Chinese users have mixed feelings about LinkedIn departure 10/19/2021 04:48am • HONG KONG (AP) ��� For nearly seven years, LinkedIn has been the only major Western social networking platform still operating in China. People like 32-year-old Jason Liu view it as an important career enhancing tool. Come the end of the year, Liu will no longer have access to the localized version Who will get Powell Jobs' $3.5B gift for climate work? 10/18/2021 09:04pm • Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs is gearing up to invest $3.5 billion into climate-focused initiatives in the next 10 years. But if the donation patterns of her foundation continue, the public might never know where that money is going. A spokesperson with Powell Jobs��� company, Emerson Collectiv Lawmakers give Amazon 'final chance' to clear up testimony 10/18/2021 02:50pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has a ���final chance��� to correct its executives' previous testimony on its competition practices. The lawmakers sent a letter Monday to Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy saying Under Armour Stock: UA vs. UAA. What's the Difference? 10/18/2021 12:00am • Under Armour Inc. (ticker: UA, UAA) stock is a great example of why being an informed investor -- even on boring issues like corporate governance -- can help with stock selection. Owning a share of stock simply means you own a slice of a given company. As with any business, being an owner means you Guide to Low-Cost Index Funds 10/18/2021 12:00am • The argument in favor of low-cost index funds is simple: Active funds cost more and are less likely to live up to their promises. According to the S&P Dow Jones Indices Risk-Adjusted SPIVA Scorecard: At the end of 2020, after adjusting for volatility, the majority of actively managed domestic f Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn app in China amid scrutiny 10/14/2021 06:05pm • Microsoft is shutting down its main LinkedIn service in China later this year as Beijing tightens its internet rules. The company said in a blog post Thursday it has faced a "significantly more challenging operating environment and greater compliance requirements in China.��� Microsoft is the lates Feds warn companies: Fake online reviews could lead to fines 10/14/2021 02:52pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Federal regulators say they are cracking down on ���an explosion��� of businesses' use of fake reviews and other misleading messages to promote their products and services on social media. The Federal Trade Commission said it has warned hundreds of major corporations and smaller This D.C. tech program got Google���s support. Now it���s supporting founders with disabilities. 10/14/2021 12:51pm • The D.C. tech program that got Google for Startups on board is ready to serve its first group of founders with disabilities. 2Gether-International, a District nonprofit that supports more than 300 entrepreneurs with disabilities, announced Wednesday it selected 16 startup founders for its first tec How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 10/14/2021 12:00am • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, aren't interested in working with the middle class. 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