Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Patents can be a hidden cost trap for startups. While they seem like a one-time expense, the reality is different. Filing is just the beginning. A single U.S. patent can exceed $50,000 over its lifetime as legal fees, government fees, international filings and annuities after issuance stack up. No wonder founders hesitate, questioning the ROI. I’ve seen it firsthand; many are skeptical and unsure if patents are worth the investment. But skipping patents altogether can be even worse: A competitor files first, locking you out of your own market An investor loses…
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TAMPA, Fla. — Raven Johnson’s eyes grew wide and her jaw dropped. “She said that? Is that real?” She called her teammate Sania Feagin over and pointed to the tweet shown on a reporter’s phone: “Look at this!” While Johnson was playing a team-high 27 minutes to lead her South Carolina Gamecocks to a Final Four victory over Texas, perhaps the greatest WNBA player of all-time was heaping praise on her. A senior guard for the reigning national champs, Johnson tallied two points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a 74-57 win over Texas in the national semifinals…
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(INQUIRER file photo) MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Police arrested on Friday (April 4) a man who stabbed and killed his two-year-old stepson in Lubao town in Pampanga province, reports said Saturday, April 5. Police statements said the suspect, identified only as “Harold,” was arrested while hiding in his uncle’s house in San Roque Dau 1st village at around 12:30 p.m. Article continues after this advertisement The suspect was trying to escape after a pre-dawn fight between him and his wife that led to the child’s death. Police said investigation revealed “the suspect physically assaulted his partner inside their home.” The…
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Devon Energy DVN underwent analysis by 16 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 4 7 5 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 1 2 1 0 0 2M Ago 1 2 2 0 0 3M Ago 1 3 2 0 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price…
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TAMPA, Fla. — The complaints could not be ignored. From Birmingham, Alabama, to Spokane, Washington, last weekend, some of the most prominent coaches in women’s college basketball took aim at the NCAA’s fairly-new double-regional format. First to loudly voice his disapproval with the format — where eight teams play a total of six games in the span of four days in one arena — was UConn coach Geno Auriemma, the 71-year-old Hall of Famer who owns 11 national championships. Auriemma’s protests were focused around the availability of court time for practices and shootarounds, which he argues impacts rest and recovery…
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Drug-resistant gonorrhea, a form of the widespread sexually transmitted infection, is considered an urgent health threat worldwide. The United States has just lost its ability to detect it. Among the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees fired on Tuesday were 77 scientists who, among other work, gathered samples of gonorrhea and other S.T.I.s from labs nationwide, analyzed the genetic information for signs of drug resistance, and readied the samples for storage at a secure facility. No other researchers at the agency have the expertise, or the software, to continue this work. The abrupt halt has stranded about 1,000 samples…
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how U.S. consumers search and shop online, according to a new survey released by adMarketplace. The company surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults using a census-balanced sample by age and gender to gauge perceptions and adoption of AI-driven search experiences. The results highlight significant trends for advertisers and publishers as AI becomes more integrated into native search environments. The findings show that 45% of Americans have used AI-powered search tools, including chat-based engines and AI-driven results. That figure nearly doubles the 27% who report not having tried these tools. Meanwhile, 17% of respondents said they rely more…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re only using AI just to write content, you’re getting crushed. The real winners are automating sales, operations and marketing 24/7 — without hiring a single employee with Phase 3 AI. This isn’t about saving a few hours — it’s about building a revenue engine that runs itself. In this video, I’m revealing four high-leverage AI agents that are quietly transforming how smart entrepreneurs operate, automate and dominate — faster and leaner than ever before. Revenue-generating AI agent: Discover the AI sales agent that replaces your outbound team — qualifying leads,…
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Cebu will have cloudy skies today according to Pagasa. MANILA – Three weather systems: intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), the northeasterly wind flow, and the easterlies will bring rains over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. Moderate to at times heavy rains in these areas could result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA warned. READ: Searing heat forces M’daue schools…
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Jordan Spieth opened the Valero Texas Open with a 5-under 67 and sat among the top five on the leaderboard. He put himself in a terrific position through 18 holes, hoping that would continue over the weekend. Spieth has not won a PGA Tour event since 2022, when he won the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head the week after The Masters. But Friday’s second round set Spieth back a bit. He struggled around the greens, as it all added up to a 1-over 73. He is now 4-under for the championship and was four strokes back of Keith Mitchell when…