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Jessica Alba’s Honest Co. Startup May Be Filing For An IPO

Since tech companies continue to face plunging stock prices, her decision on when to go public will depend on the state of the market.

The Honest Company, the environmentally friendly hygiene brand started by actress Jessica Alba, is looking to go public, reports Bloomberg. Valued at $1.7 billion, the startup is currently in talks with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, though its IPO timeline will take into account how tech companies—many of which have recently seen falling stock prices—are faring in the market.

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In Crackdown, Twitter Suspends 125,000 Accounts Promoting ISIS And Terrorism

In response to mounting pressure from the government, Twitter is cracking down on terrorists who use the platform to troll for support.

For the first time, Twitter is revealing just how seriously it takes the issue of groups like ISIS using its platform to promote terrorism. In a blog post on Friday, the company announced that, since mid-2015, it has shuttered 125,000 accounts—many of which are associated with ISIS—that encourage acts of terrorism.

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Here’s How Twitter Is Trying To Make The Most Of The Super Bowl

Plus, smart tips for joining in the chatter.

Although Twitter’s users are reportedly tweeting less than they used to, the Super Bowl remains prime time for the platform. Last year, Twitter saw 29 million tweets during the Super Bowl, about 21% more than the year before. “We’re going to have more marketers activating on Twitter this Super Bowl than we ever had before,” says Alex Josephson, a director on the social network’s brand strategy team. “We’re like the world’s biggest couch for the Super Bowl.”

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