Iskra Lawrence is a model, entrepreneur, and influencer with nearly 5 million followers on Instagram — but her journey to success was not always an easy one. “As someone who has always been an advocate for self love and self acceptance, it was very challenging [as a model] because I was met with a lot of barriers,” Lawrence told Yahoo Finance during a recent interview. She explained that she was rejected from mainstream agencies for being “too big” and plus-size agencies for being “too… Source link
Read More »Inflationary pressures will ease throughout the year: Strategist
As the labor market continues to improve and the Fed set to begin raising interest rates as early as this spring, inflation may be approaching its peak. Inflation rose 7.5% year-over-year in January as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly inflation report, representing the highest inflation increase in 40 years. Though a multitude of factors contribute to the inflation the U.S. is currently experiencing, issues with the supply chain have been a significant contributor, says Eric… Source link
Read More »This week in Bidenomics: Democrats unravel
The Russia-Ukraine standoff has taken over Joe Biden’s presidency, at least for now. There may be a silver lining to that, because much of Biden’s domestic agenda is falling apart. The “build back better” legislation that was supposed to be a hallmark of Biden’s first year or two now seems headed for recycling. Axios reported on Feb. 17 that Democrats in the Senate—where the bill got stuck—have given up on BBB because inflation is getting in the way. There are two prongs to that…. Source link
Read More »Russia-Ukraine, soaring energy prices a ‘double whammy’ for stressed air cargo market
With heavy customer demand for faster delivery, the air cargo market may face a dilemma as the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine fans geopolitical tensions, and puts new strains on an already stressed worldwide supply chain. An Eastern European conflict “won’t be good. Anytime you have geopolitical tension, it actually takes up a lot of demand for a lot of these air charters that exist,” Brian Bourke, chief growth officer at freight company Seko Logistics, told Yahoo Finance Live on… Source link
Read More »Google’s new retro-style font brings back serifs for more comfortable reading
Google has a new version of its Roboto font, and it’s bringing serifs back: the aptly named Roboto Serif, designed in collaboration with Greg Gazdowicz of Commercial Type to create a more readable serif companion to its Roboto Sans typeface. The new font isn’t just the old Roboto letters with some serifs slapped on, though: rather, each letter was redrawn from scratch to create a font that “thinks about Roboto, but is a new and original design,” according to Google UX manager Rob… Source link
Read More »Google’s Nest Doorbell and Nest Cam will stop charging when it’s too cold outside
Has your Google Nest Doorbell been draining its battery faster than normal or stopped working altogether, even when hooked up to your doorbell wires? That’s because it doesn’t like being left out in the cold. A new support page published this week by Google, confirms that Google’s newest smart video doorbell, the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery), and its Google Nest Cam (Battery), can’t charge at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The update comes on the heels of complaints… Source link
Read More »Michele Tafoya shows her true colors after leaving NBC
Just days after she tearfully left her lucrative and high-profile job as sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football, Michele Tafoya appeared on right-wing media networks to show her true colors. There’s a feeling of repugnance, seeing Tafoya’s recent comments contrasted with the fact that for years she was smiling in the faces of Black coaches and players to mine them for nuggets of information to make sure she looked good in her job, but we’ll set that aside for now. There’s also a familiar… Source link
Read More »Twitter and Google blocked ads from a medical journal about health and racism
The medical journal Health Affairs spent years planning its special issue on health and racism, which it published at the beginning of February. The journal wanted to reach new readers by promoting the issue through targeted advertisements on Twitter and YouTube. That’s why it was so frustrating when Twitter and Google blocked its ads before they could go up, says Patti Sweet, the director of digital strategy at Health Affairs. The journal’s Google ads account was also suspended…. Source link
Read More »Why there is a nearly 50% sale on this doughnut stock: analyst
Krispy Kreme’s (DNUT) stock should be devoured by traders headed into the company’s earnings on Feb. 22 as it’s just too darn cheap, says EvercoreISI restaurant analyst David Palmer. “Despite a volatile environment, Krispy Kreme continues to execute and move ahead with its growth plans,” Palmer said in a new research note. The veteran analyst listed several key considerations for a bull case on the stock: “The company has bold goals for points of distribution based upon detailed analysis. The… Source link
Read More »Google.com tests a busier homepage with a row of info cards
Enlarge / Whoa, there are cards at the bottom of the Google homepage! Check out this totally wild Google homepage experiment spotted by 9to5Google: the search page suddenly has a row of cards at the bottom. If this design is widely adopted, it would easily be the biggest google.com design change ever. In the experiment, Google.com has a row of six cards at the bottom of the page. There’s weather, trending searches,… Source link
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