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Manufacturing Pullback Flashes Signs of Economic Slowdown (Hint: Bad News) (#GotBitcoin?)

Output at U.S. factories decreased 0.4% in February after falling 0.5% in January; industrial production edged up. Manufacturing Pullback Flashes Signs of Economic Slowdown (Hint: Bad News) U.S. manufacturing output declined for the second consecutive month in February, a fresh sign that a long-predicted slowdown is hitting the U.S. economy.…

Weak Economic Data Spurs U.S. Government Bond Rally. Hint: This Is Bad News! (#GotBitcoin?)

A key U.S. government bond yield fell near its lowest levels of the year Friday after a series of reports showed signs of weakness throughout the manufacturing sector, adding to concerns about the U.S. economy. Weak Economic Data Spurs U.S. Government Bond Rally. Hint: This Is Bad News! Indicators help…

Fast-Growth Chickens Produce New Industry Woe: ‘Spaghetti Meat’ (#GotBitcoin)

Chicken companies spent decades breeding birds to grow rapidly and develop large breast muscles. Fast-Growth Chickens Produce New Industry Woe: ‘Spaghetti Meat’ (#GotBitcoin) Now the industry is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to deal with the consequences ranging from squishy fillets known as “spaghetti meat,” because they pull apart…

ICE Launches New Cryptocurrency Data Feed For 58 Different Coins And Digital Assets (#GotBitcoin?)

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), released a new Data Feed for the cryptocurrency market. There will be several digital assets listed to increase transparency in the crypto space. ICE Launches New Cryptocurrency Data Feed For 58 Different Coins And Digital Assets ICE…

New Zealand Attacker Wrote In Manifesto, He Supported Trump ‘As A Symbol Of Renewed White Identity’ (#GotBitcoin?)

One of the suspects in a pair of deadly New Zealand mosque shootings wrote in a manifesto that he supported President Trump "as a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose," according to The Washington Post. New Zealand Attacker Wrote In Manifesto, He Supported Trump 'As A Symbol Of…

Dollar General Warns of Slower Sales Growth (#GotBitcoin)

Dollar General Corp. on Thursday said same-store sales grew in the most recent quarter, but profit was less than expected as the retailer invests in lower prices and increases the portion of sales that come from less profitable products like food, sending shares lower. Dollar General Warns of Slower Sales…

Can Zero-Waste Grocery Stores Make A Difference?

A growing trend in food shopping eliminates single-use plastic packaging. Here’s how it works—even when you forget to bring your own bag. Can Zero-Waste Grocery Stores Make A Difference? CLEAN LIVING A shopper at Precycle in Brooklyn. BRIANNE MILLER was miles from shore when she realized she had to start…

An Idiot’s Guide To Bribing And Cheating Your Way Into College (#GotBitcoin)

A college and college sports scam shows a flaw in the admissions system—and a culture of entitlement gone amok. An Idiot’s Guide To Bribing And Cheating Your Way Into College (#GotBitcoin) Like any modern parent, I believe that my children are geniuses—but, hey, who knows. At the moment, my son’s…

Amazon Tests Pop-Up Feature Touting Its Lower-Priced Products Over Resellers (#GotBitcoin?)

Amazon.com Inc. tested a pop-up feature on its app that in some instances pitched its private-label goods on rivals’ product pages, an experiment that shows the e-commerce giant’s aggressiveness in hawking lower-priced products including its own house brands. Amazon Tests Pop-Up Feature Touting Its Lower-Priced Products Over Resellers Experiment in…

Resilience: How Women Use Obstacles To Fuel Their Success (#GotBitcoin?)

Today's article chronicles how 20 ambitious women overcame adversity and reached new heights. Resilience: How Women Use Obstacles To Fuel Their Success Resilience is a key trait of all the successful women who have been guests on our “Secrets of Wealthy Women” podcast. The women whom I interview typically are…

Purchases With Plastic Get Costlier For Merchants—And Consumers (#GotBitcoin?)

Visa and Mastercard plan to raise fees on credit and debit cards, putting new strain on retail. Purchases With Plastic Get Costlier For Merchants—And Consumers (#GotBitcoin?)Related: Bitcoin Usage Among Merchants Is Up, According To Data From Coinbase And BitPay The recession has changed consumers’ payment preferences, with more card purchases…

What You Can Learn From The Best Hackers And Spies (#GotBitcoin?)

  When my nanny sends me a photo of my 18-month-old son busy at play, my immediate thought: He’s a genius. What You Can Learn From The Best Hackers And Spies (#GotBitcoin?) When a hacker sent me a photo of my son, after breaking into the baby monitor on my…