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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Oula's has raised $22.3 million in seed and Series A rounds to improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people. The U.S. has terrible maternity care outcomes. Compared to other developed countries, the U.S. has worse outcomes , poorer experiences, and higher costs. Women in the U.S. are 50% more likely to die in childbirth than their moms, writes Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOO in Harvard Health Blog. The risk to Black women is three to four times more than to white women. More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable , according to the CDC, and including midwives can help , according to The Lancet. Three women—Adrianne Nickerson, Elaine Purcell, and Joanne Schneider—are changing that with their collaborative care model that brings together doctors and midwives, called Oula. The startup's patients have fewer cesareans and other preterm deliveries. Nickerson, cofounder and CEO, and Purcel, … [Read more...] about With $22.3 Million In Venture Capital, A Startup Is Transforming Maternity Care

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Uber smashed expectations in its latest quarterly financials, with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi declaring it the ride-hailing company’s “strongest quarter ever,” as shares speed toward their highest price since last February. Key Facts Uber reported $8.61 billion in sales over the last three months of 2022, beating the analyst consensus of $8.51 billion according to Factset, and a net income of -$161 million in its core business, easily beating the consensus estimate of -$329 million. The company booked $4.2 billion in revenue from its core ride-hailing business, $2.9 billion from its Uber Eats and Postmates delivery services and $1.5 billion from its Uber Freight trucking segment. Perhaps most intriguing to investors was Uber’s vast improvement in a core profitability metric: The company reported $665 million in adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) last … [Read more...] about Uber Tests 12-Month High After Reporting ‘Strongest Quarter Ever’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin FC Barcelona have three transfer targets to sign this summer, according to reports. The Blaugrana currently have a financial headache to deal with after La Liga president Javier Tebas revealed last week that they must shave at least €200mn ($214.5mn) from their wage bill ahead of the 2023/2024 season. This will probably force the Catalans to make a big player sale , with Ferran Torres, Eric Garcia, and even Ansu Fati tipped for the chopping block . Even if Barca are likely crowned La Liga champions for the first time since 2019 in early June, however, considering their eight point lead over Real Madrid, head coach Xavi Hernandez will still want to make reinforcements. Mundo Deportivo reports on Wednesday that there are three in mind. The first is Vitor Roque , the 17-year-old whose transfer SPORT claimed Barca are already negotiating with Athletico Paranaense . Roque is lighting up the South … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Have Three Transfer Targets For Summer 2023 – Reports

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Landing a new job or returning to work after a lengthy absence can trigger many questions and even bring on feelings of apprehension. While employers have made great strides in granting candidate requests to address the ever-evolving employment landscape, employees still wonder: What can I expect? Will my employer create an environment that allows me to have balance yet flourish? Can I ask for what I need to be successful? Findings from research organizations suggest that prospective employees have more latitude today than in recent years – particularly during the Great Resignation when millions of workers left their jobs to seek higher pay and better work environments. A new Pew Research Center survey finds that the majority of American workers who quit a job in 2021 cited low pay (63%), a lack of opportunities for advancement (63%) and feeling disrespected (57%) as their top reasons. The survey also reports that those … [Read more...] about Starting A Job After A Lengthy Absence? Here’s What You Need To Know

As it happens with most new advancements of technology, a discussion and a debate is emerging on what AI can or can’t do. (Representative image) On February 6, Sundar Pichai, CEO of tech behemoth Google and Alphabet announced ‘Bard’ , their experimental AI service. Google’s response comes nearly three months after a hitherto lesser-known company, OpenAI , announced ‘ ChatGPT ’ to the world. The last three months has seen a flurry of activity as an excited world embraced the tool, making it compose prose and poetry and figuring out how far it could go. Tech pundits even began to write articles that ChatGPT would be a great addition, but the company had to figure out how to make money. Even before the ink could dry on those articles, Microsoft announced Microsoft Teams Premium that featured services by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5, hoping to make their online meeting and collaboration tool much more intelligent. Three Key Impacts As it happens with most new advancements of … [Read more...] about Are we ready for AI that knocks out jobs, fuels disinformation, and is difficult to regulate?

[SHINSEGAE] Shinsegae Inc. reported a net profit of 505 billion won ($401.49 million), a 29.9 percent increase on-year, beating the 462 billion-won consensus compiled by FnGuide. The company said the growth was due to resumption of economic activities as Covid-19 subsides, as well as increased revenue from duty-free businesses. The company reported an all-time high revenue of 7.81 trillion won last year, a 23.7 jump compared to 2021 due to growth spurt from its subsidiaries such as Shinsegae International. The figure exceeded analyst expectations of 7.77 trillion won. Net profit in fourth quarter jumped 88.3 percent to 177.24 billion won, beating market expectations of 130.3 billion won. Revenue increased 14.5 percent to 2.2 trillion won, above market expectations of 2.18 trillion won. "As people resume their daily lives such as traveling overseas, the fashion business for male and female casual clothes, as well as cosmetics and sectors related to traveling, such as … [Read more...] about Shinsegae Inc. reports record revenue, consensus-beating profit

Despite leading scientists generally agreeing that lab grown meat is safe to eat, no long-term studies have been conducted to reliably demonstrate this, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Lab-grown meat is often made using immortalized cell lines , which, unlike regular cells, are capable of continuously dividing and growing in a manner similar to cancer cells, according to Bloomberg. Companies developing lab-grown meats have largely remained silent about the connection between their product and cancer cells, possibly in a bid to keep consumers from getting skittish about their products. “Although there is limited evidence to suggest that DNA from genetically engineered plant cells can integrate or be transferred into somatic cells or the microflora of the human gastrointestinal tract, due diligence would require further investigation in genetically engineered animal cells,” MIT researchers wrote in an October 2021 study, published in the International Journal of Molecular … [Read more...] about Lab-Grown Meat Firms Don’t Know If Their Food Is Safe Long-Term: REPORT

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin More projects than ever before across the entertainment industry landscape utilized cryptocurrency to develop unique infrastructures to fund productions and create new revenue streams with varying results. With some companies making a profit through these methods the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released first-of-its-kind reporting requirements for those who have dealt in crypto over the last tax year. For this reporting period the terminology for reporting cryptocurrency on income tax forms has also been revamped, with it previously being known as “virtual currencies” it is now referred to as “digital assets”. One 1040 income tax form iterates, “At any time during 2022, did you: (a) receive (as a reward, award or payment for property or services); or (b) sell, exchange, gift or otherwise dispose of a digital asset (or a financial interest in a digital asset)?” The IRS’ subsequent checklist regarding … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Cryptocurrency Adoption Leads The IRS To Release New Reporting Requirements

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ansu Fati's poor form has pushed Nike into pressuring FC Barcelona to find a new heir for Lionel Messi's iconic number '10' jersey, it has been claimed, with one potential name already firmly on the table. Fati broke into the Barca first team as as 16-year-old prodigy while Messi was still at the peak of his powers at Camp Nou. The Guinea-born-sensation smashed a number of youngest appearance maker and goalscorer records, and when Messi left to Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer in the summer of 2021, Fati inherited his number '10' jersey and signed a fresh contract that runs until 2027 with a PSG-proof €1bn ($1.075bn) release clause. Fast forward to early 2023 and Fati is currently struggling for minutes and form under coach Xavi Hernandez, as Barca close in on their first La Liga title win in four years. Given they have to reduce €200mn ($2015mn) from their wage bill, as warned by the Spanish top flight's … [Read more...] about Nike Reportedly Pressures FC Barcelona Into Signing New Messi ‘10’ Heir Amid Fati Sale Rumors

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin FC Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Arthur Augusto de Matos Soares, or simply Arthur, from America-MG. The right back has been impressing at the ongoing South American U20 Championships where Barca target Vitor Roque is currently the top scorer on six goals while Brazil close in on the title. Barca have also been impressed by Arthur further down the pitch, however, according to SPORT , and could make a fresh approach to sign him for their reserve team Barca Athletic. The Catalans have tried and failed to land two right backs in recent times with deals for Wesley from Flamengo and Los Angeles Galaxy's Julian Araujo both falling through. Arthur has caught the scouting department's eye for Brazil as the Blaugrana track Roque. This week, it has been reported that Barca are already negotiating Roque's transfer for the 2023/2024 season with his club Athletico Paranaense, and they could soon return to … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Reportedly Interested In Signing Brazil U20 Star Arthur From America-MG