TikTok Shop is offering hemp-derived THC syrup, sex toys, and other banned goods to users as the platform struggles with enforcement
TikTok is struggling to keep banned goods out of its e-commerce marketplace, Shop. The company is offering hemp products, sex toys, maternity vitamins, and other prohibited items. TikTok has been racing to onboard buyers and sellers as it looks to boost Shop sales. TikTok is going all out to make its e-commerce marketplace Shop a…
JPMorgan doubles down on startup banking by scooping up SVB veterans. Here’s the bank’s plan to take advantage of the venture capital slump.
JPMorgan is scooping up Silicon Valley Bank alumni to grow its team dedicated to startups. With a flood of new clients, the unit accelerated its growth plans, doubling its head count to 400. JPMorgan’s Melissa Smith told Insider why the bank is poised to fill the vacuum left by SVB. The implosion of Silicon Valley…
A real-estate investor who’s written multiple books shares 2 ways to build wealth through rentals — including one that can deliver financial independence in 15 years
David Greene is a real-estate investor and the host of the “BiggerPockets” podcast. He just published his seventh book on real-estate investing. Greene shared two strategies for investors including house hacking and rotating cash-out refinances. David Greene does not believe in life’s shortcuts. Whether it’s in work, sports, or anything else, the host of the…
Leaked Amazon Prime Video pitch reveals new stats to entice advertisers and compete with Netflix and Disney
Amazon expects Prime Video ads to reach more than 115 million monthly US users, according to new stats shared with advertisers. Amazon is heavily pitching its shopping-heavy audience to advertisers. Advertisers are interested in the possibility of being able to connect their ads to sales on Amazon. Amazon revealed new viewer data to ad buyers…
A 30 year old who built up a net worth of more than $1 million and quit his day job says he primarily invests in 2 types of funds — and explains why he diversifies with real estate instead of bonds
Tyler Wright saved the majority of his money for years and quit his day job in 2022 to work for himself. His investment strategy is simple: He invests in two types of funds. He’s also diversified his portfolio with real estate and owns two rental properties. Tyler Wright began his sales career after graduating from…
How to watch the second GOP presidential debate
The two-hour debate will start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday The second Republican presidential debate is approaching, with a smaller onstage lineup than the first, which took place last month. Here’s everything you need to know about watching: LOCKING IN The two-hour debate will begin on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. It will be moderated…
Silicon Valley tech giants HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise agree to pay $18 million over age-bias claims
Case so lengthy, lead plaintiff died According to a court filing, HP and its spinoff Hewlett Packard Enterprises have agreed to pay $18 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing them of purging older workers after a seven-year legal battle. According to a court motion for the plaintiffs, the lawsuit lasted so long that lead…
Review: Epomaker TH80 Pro is a great mechanical keyboard for newcomers to the hobby
The device offers great performance and features at a price that’s affordable and allows users to experiment Newcomers to the mechanical keyboard hobby require a starting point. One does not simply assemble a $400 keyboard with full-fledged modifications. It’s better to go with a budget keyboard that allows beginners to experiment with switches, keycaps, and…
Plague killed Colorado resident, health officials confirm
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, alongside San Juan Basin Public Health, is investigating According to health officials, an Archuleta County resident died of the plague on Monday. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is investigating, along with San Juan Basin Public Health, after laboratory testing revealed that the unidentified resident…
