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As a content creator, YouTube isn’t a platform you can ignore. It attracts more users every month (two billion!) than any other social media platform, including Facebook, making it one of the most popular sites in the world. People watch over a billion hours of video there every day. But while there’s definitely an audience, there’s also plenty of competition. There are 37 million YouTube channels, 22,000 of which have more than a million subscribers. This means that even though YouTube represents an incredible opportunity for creators, you have to take it seriously if you expect to be successful.  So…

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Consumer champion Jane Hawkes, also known as Lady Janey, has explained when Britons should use holiday booking and comparison websites – and the circumstances when it’s advisable to book directly.Jane tends to book her UK-based trips directly through the accommodation provider, because you can…Get lower rates as the host saves money on any online commission and agent fees;Negotiate additional benefits such as upgrades, late/early check-in and free add-ons;Take advantage of last-minute availability bookings with discount prices;Have one port of call for changes/cancellations/refunds;Avoid third party processing fees;Accrue loyalty points. Jane says she does this herself when booking one of her “go-to” self-catering holiday…

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Prostock-Studio / Getty Images/iStockphoto The number of freelance workers in the U.S. has been steadily climbing over the past five years — from 57 million in 2019 to 64 million in 2023. According to the 2024 State of Remote Freelance Jobs Report from FlexJobs, the top 10 in-demand remote freelance jobs span career levels and industries and include job titles such as virtual assistant, graphic designer, project manager, bookkeeper, copywriter and social media specialist. Whether you’re trying to break into a full-time freelancing career or you’re only interested in occasional gigs, here are a handful of things you must do…

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Meta The AI hype is in full swing right now, transcending form factor boundaries with mixed success. But for the most part, the situation has been a pricey endeavor for users willing to tap into its full potential. Earlier today, Meta AI made its grand debut, drawing power from the Llama 3 model. It’s free (for now) and it could well be one of the first truly mass-market AI products. That’s primarily because Meta AI is already making its way to some of the most widely used platforms on the planet that draw billions of users. Available in the English…

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Meta Platforms (META) reported first quarter earnings of $4.71 per share, well above analyst estimates of $4.30. Revenue was about in line with expectations, $36.46 billion compared to the $36.12 billion estimate.For the second quarter, the social media giant sees revenue of $36.5 billion to $39 billion. Analysts were expecting $38.24 billion of revenue in the quarter, which means the midpoint of the range is a disappointment to the Street.Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman, Josh Lipton, Josh Schafer, and Alexandra Canal break down the results.For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of…

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  AI Can Circumvent Cybersecurity Controls Healthcare organizations are trying to become more adept at turning the vast amount of data that they collect, store and share into actionable insights. They’re using more meaningful analytics and turning to AI-powered solutions for clinical decision support. They’re also looking for ways to use AI to reduce the administrative burden on staff members and to streamline workflows. All of that data is very attractive to cybercriminals, who are really going after business intelligence. So, they’re using AI to break through healthcare’s cybersecurity controls, and they’re not differentiating between small community hospital and large…

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Varsity Spirit is returning to the Tampa Convention Center for the second year in a row, bringing more than 26,000 attendees. This group will host three cheerleading competitions, The Youth Summit, The Recreation Summit, and The Celebration. These events will take place at the Tampa Convention Center April 25-28. Drivers should expect increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic near the Tampa Convention Center on these dates. The competitions will be happening from 8am to 10pm Thursday and Friday, from 8am to 8pm Saturday, and from 7am to 4pm Sunday. This event is bringing an estimated economic impact of more than $15…

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By taking paid surveys online now you can easily make extra money from the comfort of your own home. Getty Images It’s never a bad time to earn some extra cash. But with an economy still recovering from decades-high inflation — and borrowing costs elevated for millions of Americans — now is a particularly beneficial time to secure some extra funding. While taking on a new job, whether part-time or full-time, can be an effective way to increase your cash flow, it’s simply not realistic for many people to spend all of their time working.Fortunately, there are multiple side hustles to…

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Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath, said in a post on social media platform X, that the key to success as a trader lies in enduring difficult days. The post outlined various strategies, including Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, and Iron Condors, which minimize trading challenges. “I’ve said it earlier, trading actively is the toughest way to make easy money in life. The trick to being a successful trader is to survive the bad days. Over the past year or so, there have been sudden spikes in option prices on expiry days, and traders keep getting caught off guard,” Kamath said.…

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