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Male photographers earn around $25 more per hour on average than their female peers in the U.S., according to new research. In a new report compiled by OnDeck, data analysts analyzed the hourly rate charged by 9,078 U.S.-based freelancers on Upwork with over 100 billed hours to reveal the gender pay gap in America’s freelancing industry. Ondeck then calculated the difference between hourly rates for male and female freelancers by U.S. state, overall, as well as in different work categories. The report by Ondeck found that male freelancers charge 26.4% more than female freelancers on average in the U.S. In…

The BharatGPT group is a mega consortium backed by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay University along with seven other elite IITs. The group has announced that it will launch India’s first owned Chat GPT, an Open Artificial Intelligence (AI) ChatBot with Generative AI features by March 2024. Upheld by Reliance Industries and the Department of Science and Technology, the group has built the ‘Hanooman’ series of Indic language models in collaboration with Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML), as per the Times of India. Traditional AI primarily analyzes historical data to make future…

13 Mins AgoStocks making the biggest moves middayThese are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.UnitedHealth — Shares climbed more than 6%, single-handedly pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher on Tuesday. UnitedHealth posted better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and reaffirmed its full-year earnings forecast of $27.50 to $28 per share excluding items. Analysts polled by FactSet forecast $27.50.Johnson & Johnson — The drugmaker slipped 2% despite beating first-quarter profit estimates and reporting in-line revenue. Johnson & Johnson adjusted its full-year sales forecast for 2024 to a range of $88 billion to $88.4 billion compared to a previous forecast of $87.8 billion…

Image Credits: Just_Super / Getty ImagesCybersecurity has had a rough go of it lately, with investment in the sector dropping a precipitous 40% compared to the year prior. But there’s promising early — if preliminary — signs of a recovery. The vast majority of chief information security officers reported higher budgets for 2024, according to the cybersecurity-focused VC firm NightDragon. And, despite lower overall investment in the cybersecurity industry in Q1 2024, the number of deals increased compared to Q1 2023, per recruitment outfit Pinpoint. It’s against this backdrop that Evolution Equity Partners, a growth capital investment firm based in…

The Esports World Cup, being held for the first time ever, is set to become the most expansive tournament in history, boasting an unprecedented number of disciplines as declared by the organizers. They have gone to great lengths to present an impressive array of games, encompassing 20 prominent titles spanning genres like shooters, MOBAs, sports, racing, and other popular categories, including mobile games. The anticipation surrounding this landmark event is palpable, as it brings together top players from around the globe to compete for glory and prestigious titles. With such a diverse lineup, the Esports World Cup 2024 promises to…

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This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Zach Downey, owner and CEO at Distinctive Vending, which operates cotton candy machines in high-traffic locations such as resorts and amusement parks. Image Credit: Courtesy of Distinctive Vending. Zach Downey.What were you doing before you started your side hustle, and why were you interested in entrepreneurship? While I started vending machines freshman year of college, entrepreneurship has been a journey I’ve been on for what seems like my whole life. One of my first business experiences was going door-to-door with a power washer and window cleaning kit, which evolved into selling mini gun models…

Around £1,000 was saved by a Martin Lewis’ fan after reviewing their bank account and in particular, direct debits and standing orders. The fan’s story was shared in the latest MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) newsletter, following a call to action it over checking regular payments, according to the Mirror Online. The MSE reader, known only as Sarah, said: “I have just reviewed all my direct debits, prompted by MSE, and have saved just over £1,000/yr. I used to work for a bank and assumed no savings could be made but the review was well worth it. Thank you for the help and…

YouTube is betting on social shopping as it ramps up efforts to get creators to link to products below their videos.Last year, YouTube launched an affiliate-marketing program that the company had been quietly testing with a small set of creators since 2021. The program pays creators commissions for the sales they drive through clickable affiliate links.Rivals Instagram and TikTok have both struggled to integrate shopping seamlessly into their platforms. Instagram shut down its native affiliate program in 2022, shifting focus to its Creator Marketplace that matches creators with brands for paid partnerships. Meanwhile, TikTok Shop has found success drawing in…

Ciara Jordan.© Sligo ChampionToday at 12:09The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced the appointment of Ciara Jordan as the new Head of Marketing and Communications. With over fifteen years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing innovative communications strategies across various industries, Ciara brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.A native of Galway and a former journalist, Ciara holds an MA in Journalism and Media Communications. She has a proven track record as a seasoned communications professional, having commenced her career as a news journalist for national titles such as the Irish Independent, The Sunday Business Post, and…