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Ribbon-cutting for Charleston’s new hub for startups and freelancers set for WednesdayRibbon-cutting for Charleston’s new hub for startups and freelancers set for Wednesday. (WCIV)CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —Charleston’s Office of Minority Business Enterprises will host a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, announcing the opening of its first Entrepreneur Resource Center. The Entrepreneur Resource Center is a business incubator for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, including startups and freelancers, city officials said.Read MoreIt will provide co-working spaces, private and semi-private offices, a conference room, a computer lab, future retail space, business resources, and other amenities with a focus on under-represented, disadvantaged, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses.In late…
When Reddit said last month it would block unauthorized data scraping from its site, most of us assumed it was to tackle chatbot training. It turns out the site/service/fandom battleground also appears to be blocking search engines other than Brave and Google, the latter of which reportedly inked a deal earlier this year with Reddit worth $60 million annually.A Reddit spokesperson told Engadget the empty search results are because these engines won’t agree to the company’s requirements for AI training. The company says it’s in discussions with several of them. Bing and DuckDuckGo both appear to be affected.— Mat SmithThe…
Solar Stocks Slide on Concerns About Potential Hackers 9 minutes ago Shares of solar power companies, including Enphase Energy (ENPH) and First Solar (FSLR), dropped Monday following a report that federal officials have raised concerns about the potential of hackers striking the renewable energy sector. CNBC pointed to a Private Industry Notification (PIN) sent to businesses this month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation warning that “malicious cyber actors may seek to disrupt power generating operations, steal intellectual property, or ransom information critical for normal functionality to advance geopolitical motives or financial gain within the US renewable energy industry.” The memo…
Tedeschi Trucks Band perform at Red Rocks Amphitheater on Aug.5, 2016. (Michael McGrath, Denver Post file) Tedeschi Trucks Band apologized to fans Sunday after an online revolt against a tour poster that appears to have been generated by artificial intelligence. “We would like to apologize to the artist community that we find ourselves in this unfortunate situation,” the band posted on its Instagram account Sunday, following a pair of shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 26 and 27, where the poster was being sold as an artist-created work. “Going forward we will be refining our review process to prevent…
Editor’s note: Follow Olympics gymnastics live, results, scores and highlights for women’s qualifying.There are few athletes in American Olympic history more accomplished and revered than Simone Biles.The gymnast is a six-time all-around champion at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, a nine-time champion at the USA Gymnastics National Championships and a recipient of seven medals at the Summer Olympics. In 2022, she was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.By virtually any measurement, she’s considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all-time, someone whose profile and fame has transcended her own sport and…
According to a report by the National Education Association, teachers in the United States make 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago when you adjust for inflation. Today, the average starting teacher salary sits at $44,530 per year. In this landscape, teachers are exploring side hustles to earn money on top of a standard teaching salary. With entrepreneurship on the rise and one report projecting there will be more than 86 million freelancers in the US by 2027, side hustles have never been more popular. Learn more about the best side hustles teachers can pursue to make…
The internet has made quite a number of things possible today, one of them being the opportunity for people to make money online. Participation in online surveys has been one of the commonly explored ways of conducting this activity. As much as this is the case, its popularity similarly brings about challenges in telling apart the legit opportunities from scams. This piece looks into how technology is changing the face of online surveys to ensure the authenticity and maximization of earnings by the participants. The Evolution of Online Surveys Online surveys grew from simple data collection tools to advanced…
Ambalaya Affiliate, established in July 2020, proudly announces its evolution into 365 Conversions, effective July 2024. This change reflects the company’s significant growth and its ongoing commitment to innovation in the dynamic affiliate marketing industry. A Journey of Growth and TransformationSince its inception, Ambalaya Affiliate has been at the forefront of affiliate marketing, providing robust solutions and fostering strong partnerships. The rebranding to 365 Conversions marks a new era, emphasizing our expansion and enhanced capabilities that will cater to the evolving needs of our global clientele. Reasons Behind the RebrandingThe decision to rebrand encompasses our aim to: Reflect the…
Listen to this article here Stockport County and SEO agency, GroFu, have agreed a deal that will see the town centre firm become the club’s Official Kit Sleeve Sponsor for the 2024/25 season. Alongside kit sponsorship, GroFu will also have access to advertising space in Stockport County’s matchday programme and on newly installed LED boards as part of the deal as the club returns to Sky Bet League One. The SEO agency will also sponsor the club’s official match preview on the Stockport County website and social media channels, as well as access to six executive season tickets in the…
FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress and were aided by improving weather over the weekend in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United States, but further evacuations and resources have been necessary as thousands of personnel tackle the flames.The so-called Park Fire, the largest wildfire in California this year, was one of more than 100 blazes burning in the U.S. on Sunday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Some were sparked by the weather, with climate change increasing the frequency of lightning strikes as the western U.S.…
