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Soldiers are taking over Venezuela's oil industry, and the country with the world's biggest oil reserves is falling further behind  Business InsiderVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has put military officers in charge of state oil company PDVSA, but they are ill-suited to fix its many problems.

Trump’s interior nominee shouldn’t be from business or environmental lobby | TheHill  The HillThat ideological divide — environment against industry — highlights the problem increasingly plaguing land management.

Redskins shake up business operations, ousting Brian Lafemina and three deputies  Washington PostThe Washington Redskins have ousted their president of business operations and chief operating officer, Brian Lafemina, after less than eight months on the job, ...

Determining Your Business's USP  Business.comLeverage this step-by-step guide to identify and define the unique selling point (USP) for your business.

90+ of the best end-of-year sales on the internet — from big-box retailers to your favorite small startups  Business InsiderThe Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

5 common mistakes millennials make when buying their first home  Business InsiderFrom having issues with taxes to neglecting home inspection, here are five common mistakes millennial homebuyers make on their first home.

The Women's March leadership has been accused of anti-Semitism, and many local chapters are disassociating from the national organization  Business InsiderFollowing a bombshell report alleging pervasive anti-semitism among its leadership, the Women's March's response has created further controversy.

Baird's Colin Sebastian names his 3 tech picks after a correction  Business InsiderBaird Equity Research analyst Colin Sebastian thinks the recent sell-off is just a correction and is optimistic about tech stocks.

Baird's Colin Sebastian names his top tech picks after a correction  Business InsiderBaird Equity Research analyst Colin Sebastian thinks the recent sell-off is just a correction and is optimistic about tech stocks.

These are the White House senior staffers who have — so far — kept their jobs in the Trump administration  INSIDERHere's the list of the White House senior staffers who have survived a work environment known for its record turnover rates.

Here are all the celebrities who have said they're quitting Facebook after its very scandalous year  Business InsiderSee which celebrities and famous names have deleted their Facebook this year in protest of the company's scandals and controversies.

Elon Musk says some Tesla customers may be able to take delivery before a $7500 tax credit is cut in half  Business InsiderSome Tesla customers may still be able to take delivery before the end of the year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested on Wednesday via Twitter.

Lake County sees small business growth in 2018 | Business  News-Herald.comThe small business outlook for Lake County in 2018 was largely positive with new additions to Painesville, consistency in Mentor, and a vision for growth in ...

Trump just took a surprise trip to Iraq to visit American troops in a war zone for the first time  Business InsiderFirst lady Melania Trump accompanied President Donald Trump on the day-after-Christmas trip while the US government was partially shut down.

On the heels of hemp legalization, regulators have fired a 'warning shot' to the $1 billion CBD industry  Business InsiderThis month, Trump legalized hemp, a plant that's nearly identical to marijuana. Now, US regulators are deciding how they'll manage the CBD industry.

How to get a Shack Shack burger for free  Business InsiderShake Shack is giving away free burgers this week of December 26th through January 2. It's buy-one-get-one-free, and all customers need to do is buy a Shack ...

The government shutdown hits the SEC starting Thursday – here's how it's impacted  Business InsiderThe SEC placed about 94% of its employees on furlough in response to the partial government shutdown.

Inc. magazine ranks Richmond as 35th best city to start to business; Virginia Beach also on the list  Richmond.comRichmond is among the nation's 50 best cities to start a business, according to a new ranking by the business magazine Inc.

Colorado Springs credit union executive retiring after winning nearly every major business award  Colorado Springs GazetteBarb Winter thought her career in personnel at Colorado Interstate Gas Co. might end before it ever started.

We compared Amazon and Costco prices to see which company offers better deals. Here's the verdict.  Business InsiderAmazon and Costco sell a little bit of everything, but one offers better deals than the other. Here's the verdict.

We compared prices on Amazon and Costco to see which offers better deals. Here's the verdict.  Business InsiderAmazon and Costco sell a little bit of everything, but one offers better deals than the others. Here's the verdict.

A homework app that instantly solves problems for students with the snap of a photo is now worth $3 billion  Business InsiderA homework app in China that instantly solves problems for students when they take a picture, Yuanfudao, has raised $300 million, according to a TechCrunch ...

Warren Buffett's advice for surviving a bear market, falling stocks  Business InsiderWarren Buffett wrote in his 2017 letter to shareholders that investors should do two things during a bear market: stay invested and buy at a bargain.

Man robs loan business in East Ridge Wednesday morning  WTVCPolice in East Ridge are on the hunt for a man who robbed a loan business Wednesday morning. Assistant Chief Stan Allen says the incident happened at about ...

Anyone who needs an alarm clock to wake up for work is 'out of sync' with their body, and some companies are realizing it's a major problem  Business InsiderAt more companies around the world, you can create your own schedule based on your "chronotype," or when you're biologically predisposed to work best.

JCPenney dips below $1 for the first time  INSIDERJCPenney touched an all-time low of $0.99 a share on Wednesday, its first time trading below a dollar.

Paying kids for doing chores could teach them to be entitled rather than helpful, says a professor who studies wealth inequality  INSIDERAllowances are characteristic of American upper-middle-class families, experts say, and it could be teaching them entitlement.

Here's a look at San Angelo businesses that opened in 2018  Standard-TimesSan Angelo saw a variety of businesses open in 2018. Everything from gaming, to art stores, here is a list of businesses that opened this year.

The 7 most overlooked issues that will make or break tech companies in 2019  Business InsiderWhile everyone is focused on the drama at Google and Facebook, some other issues are flying under the radar.

Outgoing Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill dismisses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a 'shiny new object' and says her 'rhetoric is cheap'  Business Insider"I'm a little confused why she's the thing," Outgoing Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill said of incoming Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence In Business: Year In Review, 2018  ForbesThis past year saw the early stages of AI and ML adoption in the business world begin to solidify. While the growth will continue in 2019, it is still early stage ...

The world's largest maker of cryptocurrency mining chips will likely lay off more than 50% of its staff, according to reports  Business InsiderBitmain may start a massive round of layoffs this week that could impact more than 50% of its employees, according to a report by CoinDesk on Tuesday.

Body found behind Portage business  WXMI FOX 17 West MichiganPORTAGE, Mich. - A man's body was found Wednesday morning behind a Portage business. Officers with the Portage Department of Public Safety say they ...

Analysts tracking the sector say hospital businesses have been witnessing deterioration since the beginning of 2017.

Amazon's top-selling items of the holiday season  Business InsiderAmazon announced a "record-breaking" holiday season. Many items were Bose headphones and LOL Surprise dolls.

Predictions For The Year Ahead In The Airline Business  ForbesAll looks well for U.S. airlines at least through the third quarter, but the boom in China-U.S. travel is facing headwinds, and could significantly deflate by the end ...

'Something is wrong': 2 major US markets are out of whack  Business InsiderEither the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield is too high, or the S&P 500 is too low, Deutsche Bank said in a new note.

Pelosi and Schumer slam Trump for 'plunging the country into chaos' with government shutdown  INSIDER"The stock market is tanking and the president is waging a personal war on the Federal Reserve," Pelosi and Schumer said in a statement.

US stock markets attempt rebound after Christmas Eve plunge  The GuardianUS stock markets staged a post-Christmas rally on Wednesday, recovering some of the ground they lost after their worst ever performance on Christmas Eve.

Bitcoin price above $50,000 hedge fund bet: Time running out  Business InsiderLast December, the crypto hedge fund BlockTower Capital bet using bitcoin call options that the cryptocurrency would rise to more than $50000.

Fire at Lexington business ruled arson  WKYTFirefighters said when they opened the door to the business they were met with heavy flames.

The ebbs and flow of Utah's snow removal business  Daily HeraldSnowplow businesses have an on-again off-again relationship with snow in Utah. Winter sports buffs and snowplow drivers alike were excited about ...

As league play nears, Atlantic 10 did not take care of business in non-conference schedule  Philly.comThe conference's poor performance could cost them in March when it comes to NCAA Tournament bids.

Anonymous Letter Blasts Ohio Business Owner’s Anti-Hate Sign  CBS PittsburghFollow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter. MEDINA, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio small business owner says a small sign promoting empathy and kindness he put in his ...

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Saucony Ride ISO running sneakers review — cushioned support for neutral runners  INSIDERThe Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

The government took a host of steps and barred e-commerce firms from selling products of the companies in which they have equity stakes or management control.

Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018: Paid sick leave good for business, lobster feel pain, university priorities  Bangor Daily NewsCalling Chancellor James Page a “nonacademic” was perhaps high praise in the Bangor Daily News' view, but as I recall Page was formerly a philosophy ...

The 3 best places to travel every month of 2019  Business InsiderBusiness Insider has spent a year finding the best travel destinations in the world for each month of the year.