Treasury Completes Rules for Opportunity Zone Tax Breaks
The regulations will allow a wider group of investors to profit from the 2017 tax provision that was pitched as a boon to low-income areas.
View ArticleRandy Suess, Computer Bulletin Board Inventor, Dies at 74
The messaging system that he and a friend created in 1978 was a forerunner of social media services like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
View ArticleThe Long Tail of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
Delia Owens’s debut novel has sold more than four million copies — an astonishing trajectory for any new writer, much less for a 70-year-old wildlife scientist.
View ArticleTrying to Reach the North Pole? Check Your Wi-Fi
It used to be that a handwritten letter was the only way to get in touch with Santa. Now he’s reachable by email, text and even video chat. But who, exactly, is on the other end of the line?
View ArticleCan Recycled Rags Fix Fashion’s Waste Problem?
The clothing industry produces tons of fabric that is never sold. FabScrap wants to help.
View ArticleTrump Backs Down From Threat to Place Tariffs on Brazilian Steel
President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil said Mr. Trump decided not to pursue tariffs on Brazilian steel after a phone call on Friday.
View ArticleBoeing Starliner Landing: What You Need to Know
The new ride to orbit built for NASA is returning to Earth early after problems during its first trip to space on Friday.
View Article‘Star Wars’ Box Office on Pace for $400 Million Opening Weekend
The widely mocked “Cats” is unlikely to crack $10 million in its debut.
View ArticleThe Week in Business: Hip, Hip Hooray for Your 401(k)
Hey, it looks like the government won’t shut down this year! Let’s count our economy’s blessings. Next week will be a pretty slow one for business and tech (aside from the post-holiday shopping frenzy,...
View ArticleWhat You’re Unwrapping When You Get a DNA Test for Christmas
To what extent is gifting a DNA test also a present for law enforcement?
View Article‘El Gordo’ Lottery in Spain Spreads Riches Worth $2.6 Billion
Dating to 1812, the lottery has become a major part of Spain’s festive calendar, developing an array of traditions.
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Apogee Awards 2018
SFBW has honored nearly 200 with its Apogee Awards, which recognize top leaders in South Florida Business. The awards are unique in the region for featuring a variety of positions throughout the...
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The Covers 2018
Well-known business leaders and rising stars have been featured on SFBW’s covers during its first five years. One special cover honored the lifetime achievements of the late H. Wayne Huizenga. January...
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CEO Connect and Women of Influence 2018
SFBW started out with CEO Connect and later added the very popular CEO Connect Women of Influence events. The invitation-only series includes a cocktail hour and an intimate interview with a leading...
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Apps, IoT, biometrics, AI add up to big change
The South Florida Executive Roundtable had a rousing discussion on fast technological advances during a panel discussion at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Coral Gables. Moderator Michelle Martinez Reyes,...
View ArticleNot Even ‘Star Wars’ Can Save This Year’s Box Office
In 2019, Hollywood put out a whopping 58 franchise films, including “The Rise of Skywalker,” released this weekend. Still, ticket sales dropped.
View ArticleAfter Truce With U.S., China Cuts Tariffs on Many Global Imports
Lower levies on food, drug ingredients and hundreds of other items will help China keep trading with other nations while many tariffs on American products remain.
View ArticleInside Christmas Card, Girl Finds Plea From Chinese Prison Laborers
A 6-year-old found the note in London while writing Christmas cards to her classmates. “Forced to work against our will,” the message read.
View ArticleChina Blocked Her From Freezing Her Eggs. So She Sued.
The Chinese government prohibits single women from freezing their eggs, forcing many of them to go overseas. “It feels like my right to choose is always controlled by others.”
View ArticleThe Secret Afterlife of Lost German Luggage
Roughly 250,000 items are lost each year on the trains or platforms belonging to Deutsche Bahn. What happens to those items is decidedly German.
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