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Facebook to Ban Political Ads After U.S. Election
The social network plans to temporarily stop running political, electoral and social issue ads in the U.S. on Nov. 3.
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Business News
Why Is Kim Kardashian West Boycotting Instagram Today?
She and a group of celebrities including Katy Perry, Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio are calling for action from Instagram's parent company, Facebook.
Thought Leaders
Buying Into a Political Brand: 5 Things That Matter to Voters
Voters sift through promises and policies the same way consumers choose which products and services to buy.
Thought Leaders
‘Daily Show’ Creator Lizz Winstead’s Entrepreneurial Fight for Reproductive Rights
The comedian, author and activist talks about her upcoming virtual charity concert and the "bake-sale" approach to raising funds for social justice.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Facebook Wants to Pay You to Deactivate Your Account
It's part of an academic study to see how much influence the platform has on the 2020 election.
Business News
Entrepreneurs Against Dictatorship: Lukashenko’s Regime Hurts Belarusian-American Founders
U.S. tech companies founded by Belarusians have long been a source of pride for Europe's last dictator, Alexander Lukashenko. Now, as entrepreneurs are challenging his 26-year-old rule, they are feeling the same pressure as everyone else. Silicon Valley startups have also taken a hit.
Business News
Trump’s War on TikTok Might Force Companies to Choose Between Doing Business With the U.S. or China
Chinese-owned TikTok is under pressure from President Donald Trump to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban - but China responded last week by implementing new export rules that could give it power to veto the sale.
Business News
Report: Walmart Wants to Jointly Acquire TikTok With Microsoft
'We are confident that a Walmart and Microsoft partnership would meet both the expectations of U.S. TikTok users while satisfying the concerns of U.S. government regulators,' the retail giant tells CNBC.
By Michael Kan
Business News
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns
Mayer, citing pressure from the White House to ban the social network over its ties to China, is also stepping down as COO of parent company ByteDance.
Business News
5 Things Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From Kamala Harris
Agree with her politics or not, the California Senator's rise to the VP ticket is something every disrupter can be inspired by.
Online Presence
5 Ways to Step into TikTok
If you want to attract young people, consider creating videos on TikTok in communities that dovetail with what your business offers.
By Mike Allton
Business News
Facebook, Google, Twitter Vow to Protect 2020 Presidential Election
Facebook also launched its own digital Voter Information Center.
Business News
Biden Picks Kamala Harris, His Former 2020 Rival, to Be His Vice Presidential Running Mate
The 55-year-old former California attorney general will be the first Black woman to be nominated by either major party for vice president.
Business News
TikTok Bans Deepfakes, Expands Fact-Checking to Fight Election Misinformation
The social network announced three new measures to combat fake news during the 2020 presidential race.
Business News
17-Year-Old Arrested in Florida for Hacking High-Profile Twitter Accounts
Officials in Florida say a local teenager named Graham Ivan Clark has been charged with hijacking dozens of Twitter accounts belonging to celebrities and selling access to them.
By Michael Kan
Business News
Microsoft Confirms It’s in Talks to Acquire TikTok in the U.S.
It's not a done deal. 'These discussions are preliminary and there can be no assurance that a transaction which involves Microsoft will proceed,' the company says.
Business News
‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ Debuts July 29 on Spotify
Her early guests will include Valerie Jarrett and Conan O'Brien.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Ben & Jerry’s Joins Facebook and Instagram Boycott, Pushes for Transgender Rights
The socially conscious ice-cream brand will stop running ads on the social platforms as part of #StopHateForProfit and speaks out in favor of Equality Act.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
The Supreme Court’s Ruling on LGBTQ+ Workplace Protections Could Help Revitalize the Entire Economy
A conversation with StartOut executive director Andres Wydler on how the landmark decision is the beginning of a new era in inclusive innovation.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Barring Sex Discrimination in Employment Applies to LGBTQ Individuals
The decision will have wide-ranging impacts on all entrepreneurs and workers.
Business News
Apple Pulls Pocket Casts Podcast App in China
This marks the second major podcast app removed from China's App Store this month.
Business News
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Called for a Companywide Moment of Silence to Recognize George Floyd
'Our black community is hurting, and many of us are searching for ways to stand up for what we believe.'
By Hugh Langley
Business Operations & Logistics
Here Are Legitimate Fundraisers Helping Damaged and Destroyed Small Businesses
Three ways to help entrepreneurs and small business owners.
By Kenny Herzog
Business Operations & Logistics
Prepare for the Worst, Hoping for the Best
What you can do to protect your business, your employees and yourself during times of unrest.
By Wendy Keller
Business News
It Looks Like Trump’s Draft Executive Order Targeting Facebook and Twitter Got Leaked Online
Trump is expected to sign such an order today.
By Shona Ghosh
Business News
Bernie Sanders Ends 2020 Presidential Bid
Joe Biden is now the presumptive Democratic nominee to oppose Donald Trump this November.
By Kenny Herzog
Business News
Senators Want to Ban TikTok From Government Phones
The bill comes as TikTok looks to reassure U.S. officials.
By Karissa Bell