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Zynga announces its $200 million acquisition OMGPOP will be shutting down end of September.

A recent report has New York City and Boston seeing major growth in hiring for tech-media companies.

With the dubious honor of filing for the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, cuts to various economic development programs may not be far off. Startups are unmoved, however.

At this year's Nexus Global Youth Summit, a panel of Hollywood heavyweights provided the skinny on how to get a celeb's endorsement.

The young founders who cosmically met Richard Branson and got him to make a nearly $1 million investment just sold their company. See what they plan to do next.

In a new survey, MBA graduates are a hot commodity for startups looking to recruit talent.

Tech-darling Clinkle is opening up its waitlist to university students in the U.S.

The Senate's epic fail surprises no one as interest rates on Stafford student loans double today, the end of Google Reader is nigh, Independence Day is predicted to be a legendary travel bonanza, according to a recent Orbitz survey, NEXT helps Parisian treps validate their startup ideas, Startup Weekend heads to Amsterdam… This week's notable news and startup events for young treps.

Prior to jumping into the world of entrepreneurship, you need to be 100 percent ready mentally, physically and financially.

Empact is looking for startups making an impact in the community to showcase at the United Nations.

During a panel discussion at the World Innovation Forum, the founder of student organization Kairos Society discussed why large corporations need to look to the millennial generation for innovation.

Master the art of cross-channel marketing at Integrated Marketing Week, take advantage of the guerrilla pitch opportunity of the year, enter the NY startup scene with drinks and demos at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn, become a social media superstar, create a happy and positive business environment, rumors predict new Apple iPad5 and MacBook Air release, PandoDaily hosts Fred 'The Don' Wilson for a 90-minute, on stage shakedown, refine new ideas and find your MVP at Lean Startup Machine… This week's notable news and startup events for young treps.

With an attractive amount of capital, along with international connections, U.S. startups are turning to Chile to launch their venture.

During his commencement speech this past weekend, President Barack Obama provides tips on succeeding as entrepreneurs.

How would you like to get custom advice from Warren Buffett? On Tuesday, you can.

RedBull launches a music-tech startup accelerator, 3rd Ward offers a networking opportunity in Brooklyn, HUB Bay Area helps social treps with PR, Berlin startups slay dragons, VCs and treps square off, the SBA gets social, NY Tech Day kicks off, TechCrunch Disrupt unleashes in NYC again, the Webbys wants your votes… This week's notable news and startup events for young treps.

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