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    Pinterest Stock Surges On Q1 Earnings, Company Sees Continued Momentum In Revenue, User Growth, Engagement – Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)

    Pinterest Inc PINS reported first-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday. Here’s a look at the key metrics from the quarter. Q1 Earnings: Pinterest reported first-quarter revenue of $855 million, beating estimates of $846.59 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The idea discovery platform company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share, missing analyst estimates of 26 cents per share. Total revenue was up 16% on a year-over-year basis. Pinterest’s global monthly active users increased 10% year-over-year to 570 million. Average revenue per user was $1.52 globally and $6.54 in the U.S. and Canada. Net cash from operations totaled…

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    Creativity Quotes from Famous Leaders for Entrepreneurs

    Key Takeaways Inspiration Through Quotes: Creativity quotes can motivate and inspire a fresh perspective, essential for personal and professional growth. Innovation and Business Growth: Embracing unique ideas, as encouraged by these quotes, is fundamental for driving innovation and differentiation in small businesses. Cultivating Imagination: Engaging with creativity quotes nurtures imagination, enabling entrepreneurs to envision new opportunities and customer experiences. Positive Mindset: These quotes foster positive thinking, helping to overcome challenges and creative blocks, ultimately leading to effective business strategies. Practical Application: Implement creativity quotes in daily routines and professional settings to stimulate innovation, enhance team collaboration, and guide strategic planning.…

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    How I Built a 7-Figure Business With This Simple Strategy

    Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is thinking they need to do everything themselves, or, even worse, thinking that hiring one “rockstar” full-time employee will solve every problem in their business (and if they do find this diamond in the rough, which is highly unlikely, they’re usually not in a position to hire and manage that person effectively). In my experience, I’ve found that success comes from not how you do it but who helps you do it, and a team of experts is the most effective way to get there.…

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    The Top 10% Are Fueling The Climate Crisis: Wealthiest People Linked To Most Extreme Weather Events, Study Finds

    A new study published in Nature Climate Change demonstrates that the richest individuals disproportionately contribute to climate extremes. The analysis shows that only 10% of the global population accounts for the majority of emissions, leading to heatwaves, droughts, and other extreme events that impact millions of lives worldwide. What Happened: Researchers examined emissions from consumption and investments between 1990 and 2020 within an emulator-based framework. They discovered that the wealthiest 10% of the world’s population are responsible for two-thirds of global warming, while the top 1% alone contributed one-fifth, which is 6.5 and 20 times the average per capita emissions,…

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    North Carolina Community College System Partners with Goldman Sachs to Support Rural Entrepreneurs

    The North Carolina Community College System announced it is partnering with Goldman Sachs to launch the 10,000 Small Businesses initiative across the state. The effort is part of Goldman Sachs’ $100 million national Investment in Rural Communities, aimed at bolstering small business growth and economic development. For more than 15 years, 10,000 Small Businesses has offered free business education, access to capital, and tailored support services to help entrepreneurs grow. In 2023, Goldman Sachs expanded the program into rural areas across 20 states, and North Carolina now joins the initiative’s latest expansion. “This partnership with Goldman Sachs reflects our system’s…

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    Dekalb County CEO Is Set To Give State Of The County Address

    by Kandiss Edwards May 8, 2025 Dekalb County’s first Black-woman CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson set to give her first State of the County address. Dekalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is set to present her inaugural State of the County address. May 8, the event, themed “Mission Possible: Dekalb Reimagined,” will highlight her vision, priorities, and accomplishments from her first 100 days in office. The address will feature key policy updates and a blueprint for reimagining public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life across Dekalb County.  Local, regional, and state officials are expected to attend the sold-out event in Doraville,…