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Assessing home loan use for home improvements
Exploring whether to use a home loan for improvements can be a difficult decision for many homeowners..
AWS and Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne debut fiber optic certificate in Montreal
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined forces with Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne to launch a free fiber optic fusion splicing certificate program in Montreal..
AWS partners with college to offer fiber optic splicing course in Montréal
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) and the Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne in Montréal have partnered to offer a free fiber optic splicing course..
Sales tax tiers offer blueprint to reform regressive consumption tax models
A white paper from the Jack Kemp Foundation, published on March 24, proposes a tiered sales tax model aimed at reducing the financial burden on working families..
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Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the general availability of a new feature in its business intelligence service, Amazon QuickSight.
Uber has announced a pilot program in collaboration with the U.S. Army to enhance rideshare services and flexible earning opportunities for military members and their families at Army bases nationwide.
Announcements
Instacart and Hy-Vee, Inc. have announced a partnership that will enhance Hy-Vee RedMedia's advertising capabilities through the use of Instacart Carrot Ads.
DRIVER STORIES
Fitness guru Susan Powter on surviving through Uber Eats: 'I had $12 in my bank account to come here'
Susan Powter, a motivational speaker and nutritionist, disclosed her reliance on Uber Eats deliveries to sustain herself amid financial difficulties.
PEOPLE
Restaurant industry faces challenges with proposed delivery taxes
Proposed taxes on delivery services are causing concern within the restaurant industry, particularly in Massachusetts and Maryland, where they could drive up customer prices and reduce order volumes for small and medium-sized businesses.
Party decoration ideas for various events and budgets
Whether planning a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or a brand launch, creating the right atmosphere with thoughtful party decorations can make a difference.
POLICY
Sales tax tiers offer blueprint to reform regressive consumption tax models
A white paper from the Jack Kemp Foundation, published on March 24, proposes a tiered sales tax model aimed at reducing the financial burden on working families.
Colorado bill would require rideshare drivers to undergo fingerprint background check
A new Colorado bill mandates that transportation network company (TNC) drivers undergo fingerprint-based criminal history background checks before being permitted to drive, eliminating the option for private background checks.
RESOURCES
Amazon opens new Asia Pacific hub for AWS operations in Singapore
Amazon has opened a new corporate office in Singapore, serving as the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific Hub.