CLOSE Beth Paretta, Simona De Silvestro and a co-ed crew comprising about 75% women aim to inspire a new generation of people underrepresented in racing. Indianapolis Star Outside the 10,000 fans who got to walk portions of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds and sit along the front-stretch each day last fall […]
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How Entrepreneurship Is Changing Brazil
On the second floor of a nondescript office building in the center of São Paulo is a circular, glass-walled classroom lined with yellow armchairs. If the aesthetic and layout are reminiscent of Silicon Valley, that’s entirely intentional. Welcome to FazINOVA, a private business school founded in 2013 by 26-year-old entrepreneur […]
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This New Mercedes ‘Tesla Fighter’ Could Be Game Changing, Says Deutsche Bank
Text size Deutsche Bank believes Mercedes-Benz will be a fierce rival to Tesla in luxury electric cars. (Lennart Preiss/Getty Images) The newest all-electric luxury vehicle from Mercedes-Benz has the potential to improve the perception of the entire brand and will be a “Tesla fighter,” according to Deutsche Bank. Analysts at […]
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How the Changing Dynamics of the Players have led to a shift in the APEJ Automotive components industry
2021 Analysis and Review: APEJ Automotive Aftermarket by Vehicles – Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles for 2021 – 2031 Mergers and acquisitions have created mega-suppliers responsible for satisfying the inherent needs of consumers in the automotive industry. the automotive components industry is now relying more on firms that can design, […]
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Is Volkswagen really changing its name to ‘Voltswagen’?
When asked about today’s press release, a VW of America spokesman said: “Because of yesterday’s media site error, not all planned elements of the naming changeover are finalized, but there was no sense in trying to hide for another month. We are limiting statements to the updated press release at […]
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Uoma Beauty Launches ‘Coming 2 America’ Collection, Is Fashion Actually Changing?
Plus, Bloomingdale’s collaborates with Stella McCartney. These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Uoma Beauty is releasing a “Coming 2 America” makeup collectionSharon Chuter’s Uoma Beauty created a makeup collection to celebrate Amazon Prime’s “Coming 2 America.” The Black Magic Coming 2 America capsule was inspired by […]
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What Saudi Arabia’s coffee craze reveals about the kingdom’s changing culture.
This article was originally published by the Institute of Current World Affairs in D.C. JAZAN, Saudi Arabia—I walked into Cali looking for a coffee, not knowing that I’d get a front row seat to a concert. Shortly after I sat down, ones of the baristas, Nawwaf, started belting out Adele’s […]
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7 Ways Hotels are Changing Because of the Coronavirus | Travel
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, hotels were forced to adapt their policies to keep both guests and employees safe. While some of these new practices – like extending benefits for hotel rewards programs – are short-term solutions to an emergency, several adjustments are part of the hotel industry’s […]
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I Adopted A Dog To Feel Less Alone During COVID-19. He Ended Up Changing My Life.
My friends warned me against it: a dog will take over your life. But in the midst of a pandemic, that’s exactly what I wanted. After months of social isolation, I felt cut off from the norms of basic human connection. Socially distant walks with friends were a short respite from […]
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In Minority Communities, Doctors Are Changing Minds About Vaccination
Like many Black and rural Americans, Denese Rankin, a 55-year-old retired bookkeeper and receptionist in Castleberry, Ala., did not want the Covid-19 vaccine. Ms. Rankin worried about side effects — she had seen stories on social media about people developing Bell’s palsy, for example, after they were vaccinated. She thought […]
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How stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic
The shopping spectacular is getting a pandemic-induced makeover, with many major retailers starting their sales earlier than ever and ending them later. Companies are hoping to avoid the crush of customers that crowd stores on the Friday after Thanksgiving by giving them more buying, pickup and delivery options. This year, […]
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Omnichannel Retailing is Changing the Packaging Landscape
The past five years has seen a continual consumer purchasing shift toward ecommerce and away from brick and mortar stores. However, what was supposed to be a slow and steady trajectory upwards has turned into a meteoric rise due to pandemic shopping habits. We’ve seen projections as high as 40% […]
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Dramatically Changing the Way We Buy Cars
It took three phone calls to realize how little car shopping has changed in the COVID economy. In early August, I resigned myself to buying a new minivan; I knew precisely the one I wanted and found several online that were nearby and listed at fair prices. Yet, I could not manage […]
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Dear Abby: Changing a diaper causes family friction at baptism
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law “Brenda” often takes it upon herself to change a baby’s diaper during social gatherings with family. She never bothers to ask the baby’s parents if it’s OK to do this, and they never solicit her help. For years, I found it a bit strange, but never […]
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Davina McCall to present Changing Rooms reboot
Image copyright PA Media/Getty Image caption Davina McCall and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will be on the reboot of the show Davina McCall has been named as the host of Channel 4’s upcoming reboot of the BBC show, Changing Rooms. The presenter will join interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, who was on the […]
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Cryptic Studios interview: Surviving Atari, working with Wizards, and a changing business model
Cryptic Studios is entering its third decade in the massively multiplayer online game market, where it started (like everyone else) in paid subscriptions before moving on to the free-to-play model. In that time, CEO Stephen D’Angelo has seen the company grow from working on one game (City of Heroes) to […]
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The pandemic is changing the future of fashion and shopping. Why that’s a good thing
(Lucila Perini / For The Times) Given the chaos and uncertainty wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to pin down the top fashion and beauty trends of a year hence feels as futile as trying to pick a living room wallpaper pattern while your house is on fire. But we […]
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How the Pandemic Is Changing the Way Retailers Pick Product for Kids & the Whole Family
Heading into a spring season unlike any other, how top retailers are buying — and what they’re betting on. Will Cooper, SVP & GMM of women’s shoes, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York More from Footwear News Buying Logistics: “We are currently conducting all market appointments digitally. Vendors have enhanced photography […]