Emerging economies that have long tested investors’ patience say they need fresh help

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Across the U.S., sustainable microgrids are emerging as a vital tool in the fight against climate change and increasingly common natural disasters.

Tesla is aiming to ramp up “limited operations” at its factory in Fremont, Calif., a decision that puts the company and its CEO Elon Musk in direct conflict with a stay-at-home order in Alameda County. Update: On Friday, Alameda County health officials said the automaker was told not to reopen. Employees received two emails — […]

Given the endless drumbeat of layoff announcements — with deep cuts by Airbnb and Uber garnering much of the industry’s attention this week — it’s reasonable to wonder: what happens to all of the talent that’s being laid off? How does the changing supply and demand balance impact pay? Is anyone safe in this market? […]

Security researchers are sounding the alarm over a newly discovered Android malware that targets banking apps and cryptocurrency wallets. The malware, which researchers at security firm Cybereason recently discovered and called EventBot, masquerades as a legitimate Android app — like Adobe Flash or Microsoft Word for Android — which abuses Android’s in-built accessibility features to […]

By the end of 2019, the global gaming market is estimated to be worth $152 billion, with 45% of that, $68.5 billion, coming directly from mobile games.

This evening’s Square E3 press was…something. After more than an hour of Final Fantasy remasters, the publisher closed things out with far and away its most eagerly awaited game. Licensing some white hot IP, the RPG masters at Square are offering up their own take on Earth’s mightiest heroes. Bay Area-based Crystal Dynamics addressed what […]

DoorDash has reached an agreement with Square to purchase on-demand food delivery and catering business Caviar. DoorDash has agreed to pay Square $410 million in cash and preferred DoorDash stock. Square bought Caviar about five years ago in a deal worth about $90 million. Now, Caviar has found a new home with DoorDash, the on-demand […]

Jack Dorsey announced in a series of tweets today that he is shifting $1 billion in his Square equity to create a fund dedicated to COVID-19 relief. The Twitter and Square CEO is calling the fund Start Small and posting a tally of disbursements and recipients in a public spreadsheet. Dorsey said in his announcement […]

Fintech companies have been lobbying for weeks to be able to participate in the U.S. government’s emergency lending program for small businesses. Now those efforts have paid off, as PayPal, Intuit and Square have all been approved to participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program, which provides aid in the form […]

Airbnb says it will subsidize housing for 100,000 workers at the front lines of COVID-19 care, Groupon gets a new CEO and Stripe invests in a universal checkout startup. Here’s your Daily Crunch for March 26, 2020. 1. Airbnb to provide free or subsidized housing for 100,000 COVID-19 healthcare workers Airbnb’s effort will work by […]

Burst Oral Care, a startup that sells an electric toothbrush boasting charcoal bristles and 33,000 sonic vibrations per minute, has raised a Series C of undisclosed size. Although we don’t know the amount of the round, the Series C was led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, and Burst says it more than doubled the valuation […]

After three years in development, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released a set of standards that are game-changing for shareholders and the profession, says PwC.

The global mining industry's fight for value and free cash flow has descended into a brawl, after 2014 saw the world's 40 largest miners ramp up production, slash capital spending, and rein in costs.

Thirty-five of the ASX 200 companies saw a turnover in Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2014, almost 35 percent more than the global average, including 8 unplanned succession events which cost $8 billion in foregone shareholder value

Cloudflare today announced a new partnership with JD Cloud & AI that will see the company expand its network in Chinato an additional 150 data centers. Currently, Cloudflare is available in 17 data centers in mainland China, thanks to a long-standing partnership with Baidu, but this new deal is obviously significantly larger. CloudFlare’s original partnership […]

The Indian government has said that its contact-tracing app Aarogya Setu “by design” fetches the location data of its 90 million users and allows them to view the concentration of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus in their vicinity. New Delhi issued the statement after France-based security researcher Baptiste Robert found what he […]

In spite of their protected status under international laws, pangolins remain one of the most trafficked animals in the world — and at least some of that trade is taking place right out in the open on Facebook . A new report from tech watchdog group the Tech Transparency Project details how Facebook users are […]

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3. Salman Khan shoots song titled 'Tere Bina' with Jacqueline Fernandez at his Panvel farmhouse; reveals det  Times of India
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Fresh off of a large round of layoffs, Lyft reported its Q1 results this afternoon. The ride-hailing company disclosed that it generated revenue of $955.7 million in the first three months of 2020, up 23% from its year-ago Q1 revenue result of $776 million. The company’s net loss of $398.1 million was also an improvement […]

Burst Oral Care, a startup that sells an electric toothbrush boasting charcoal bristles and 33,000 sonic vibrations per minute, has raised a Series C of undisclosed size. Although we don’t know the amount of the round, the Series C was led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, and Burst says it more than doubled the valuation […]

A new data set from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) details how startups are reacting to the post-unicorn era as COVID-19-related disruptions upset the global economy and remake the risk tolerance of private investors. What SVB’s new report shows is unsurprising: venture capital deal volumes are falling, startups are tapping existing debt capacities to add cash […]

Jessica Abo sits down with the CEO and founder of Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative.

More details have emerged about a coronavirus contacts tracing app being developed by UK authorities. NHSX CEO, Matthew Gould, said today that future versions of the app could ask users to share location data to help authorities learn more about how the virus propagates. Gould, who heads up the digital transformation unit of the UK’s […]

The UK’s data protection watchdog confirmed today the government still hasn’t given it sight of a key legal document attached to the coronavirus contacts tracing app which is being developed by the NHSX, the digital transformation branch of the country’s National Health Service . Under UK and EU law, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) […]

Talk to these three people -- who are more likely to tell you 'no' -- before handing over your hard-earned cash for a franchise business.

The time to start a cleaning company is now.

With this market uncertainty, entrepreneurs are better off planning for long-term growth than the quick-scaling approach.

With this market uncertainty, entrepreneurs are better off planning for long-term growth than the quick-scaling approach.

This week, it was the turn of Laura Carmichael, who plays the dowdy Lady Edith in Downton Abbey, to ditch her usually safe pastels for a darkly dramatic evening gown, slashed to the thigh.

British actor Simon Jones discusses his role as King George V in the new Downton Abbey movie. It marked the first time he had ridden a horse on set since Brideshead Revisited.

The film version of Downton Abbey showed the morally upright Earl of Grantham - portrayed by Hugh Bonneville - resplendent in the uniform of the Lord-Lieutenant of Yorkshire.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Accustomed to a 300-room stately pile while playing Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery has splashed out on her own London property.

Following the premier of Belgravia, FEMAIL takes a look at the historical references weaved into Julian Fellowe's narrative - including the real life scandal that inspired the protagonists' love affair.

Belgravia was written by Julian Fellowes, and airs on Sunday nights on ITV. Fellowes also wrote Downton Abbey and viewers have noticed many similarities between the shows.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Carnarvons have gone out of their way to try to find a solution - but the road to Downton has hit a few bumps.

The pregnant star, 38, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap alongside her husband-to-be after tweeting she wouldn't be attending the ceremony because she 'can't be a***d to get glammed up.'

The Little Mix star, 28, shared snaps on Instagram from the fun-filled evening as she brushed off the drama from her beau Chris Hughes' spat at the awards ceremony.

The Geordie presenting duo, both aged 44, are also reported to have legally trademarked their name to protect their brand for years to come.

Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton has insisted the pair are still together in the wake of her assault charge, as the embattled presenter changed her mind over breaking her silence on social media.

Chris Hughes, 27, put on a united front with his girlfriend Jesy Nelson, 28, when the pair stepped out together on Saturday.

In a video shared by her pal, Mollie, to Instagram, the giggling Love Island star, 40, could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but quickly chickening out as she got too high.

The actress, 38, poked fun at her stylish black polo neck jumper with a playful caption as she took to Instagram on Monday to share the sweet selfie with her husband-to-be, 28.

House Rules regularly sees some high stress moments. And Sunday night's episode was no exception, with Shayn and Carly seeing tempers flare with rival team, Katie and Alex.

They were neck and neck at the bottom of the leaderboard going into the all-important elimination episode with husband-and-wife pair Andy and Lisa.

Being a contestant on reality TV comes with its perks, but also makes you a target for social media trolls.

With just minutes to go until the final reveal, the teams on House Rules found themselves faced with their toughest challenge yet.

With a place in the grand final at stake, it appears the House Rules teams are willing to do whatever it takes to get closer to the $200,000 cash prize.

They're still in the running to win $250,000 in the House Rules Grand Final tonight.