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Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services

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That option has now been deactivated in users’ apps in the two nations. And as it continues monitoring coronavirus developments, Waymo is pausing its Waymo One service in Metro Phoenix with trained drivers, the company said in a series of tweets. North America is responsible for the lion’s share of the ridesharing company’s revenue.

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Opendoor Trims Employees And Perks

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Opendoor , the startup that operates an online platform for buying and selling homes, “is reshuffling staff and scaling back on a time-honored startup perk: free lunch,” according to a report from Bloomberg. The report went on to say that “Opendoor, most recently valued at $3.8

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Tuesday Morning Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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To decrease its outstanding liabilities and bolster its total financial position, Tuesday Morning Corporation said in a statement that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue “financial and operational reorganization.” The retailer, which was started in 1974 and is based in Texas, has roughly 700 locations throughout the nation.

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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

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The technology it uses allows it to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs in its operations. Scottsdale Community Bank’s Lemonade Stand Loan Program offers microloans—up to $25,000 each—to small businesses and individuals who own businesses or operate nonprofit organizations.

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eScooter Startup Lime Exits 12 Markets, Fires 14 Pct. Of Staff

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Lime is striving to reach profitability in 2020 and is laying off about 14 percent of its workforce — roughly 100 people — and ceasing operations in 12 markets, according to reports on Thursday (Jan. LimePass will be released in cities across the nation, as well as in New Zealand and Australia.

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Five At Five: Amazon To Offer Yext On Alexa Devices

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Consumers will be able to get hours of operation, location, contact information and other data, just using voice commands. The standard was built with 10 multi-national corporate firms and 12 leading banks. Waymo To Offer Self-Driving Rides To Walmart Customers In Phoenix. Meanwhile, Waymo is working with DDR Corp.

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Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard

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The coronavirus is changing retail compensation, operations, logistics and hiring. The firm, which is owned by Alphabet, had already suspended operation of its self-driving fleet with drivers in the vehicles. The company has operations in multiple nations such as the United Kingdom and Australia.

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