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Donatella Versace steps down from her creative director role at the Milan fashion house

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Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. Versace, 69, took over as creative director in 1997, after her brother’s murder in Miami. owner Capri Holdings announced on Thursday.

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Serena Williams joins WNBA’s Toronto Tempo ownership group

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I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, said Williams. Williams, one of the greatest tennis players in history, will play an active role in future jersey designs. I am excited to partner with Larry and all of Canada in creating this new WNBA franchise and legacy.

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Goody raises $4 million for its mobile app that lets you send gifts via text

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He was also the first investor in Misfits Market, serves on the board at Atom Finance and is a managing partner at Pareto Holdings , based in Miami, where Lando now lives. In addition to the holiday season, of course, the pandemic may have played a role in Goody’s early traction.

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I launched a startup with my mom

The Next Web

I was a second-year in college on my way to the library at the University of Chicago; she was back in Miami, where our company is based. Here’s the point that matters: your choice of co-founder should not be limited by cultural baggage we attach to roles and identities.

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Muck Rack, the journalist database, raises $180M in its first outside funding

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We’re thrilled to partner with SGE to support our rapid growth and continue to define the role of PRM in the SaaS ecosystem,” said Gregory Galant, co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack, in a statement. The money is coming from a single, big-name investor, Susquehanna Growth Equity, which is taking a minority stake in the company as a result.

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$143 for a dozen roses, a 20% markup on chocolate: Why this Valentine’s Day could break the bank

Fast Company Tech

for the holiday via Miami International Airport, mostly from Colombia and Ecuador, according to ABC News. for the holiday via Miami International Airport, mostly from Colombia and Ecuador, according to ABC News. In fact, some 940 million cut flower stems have already arrived in the U.S. Around 90% of holiday flowers sold in the U.S.

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Justice Department has charged a Latvian woman it says helped develop Trickbot malware

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The US Department of Justice has charged a Latvian woman for her role in allegedly developing the Trickbot malware, which was responsible for infecting millions of computers, targeting schools, hospitals, public utilities, and governments, the agency said in a news release. Witte was arrested February 6th in Miami.