Microsoft's New CEO Frontrunner and Other News You Need to Know

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world. Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. Amazon Prime subscribers may want to revise their budgets: The company is thinking about increasing subscriptions by between $20 and $40. We’re finally starting to hear rumblings of the probable replacement for...

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Facebook Stock Is Going Nuts

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a company event in April, 2013.Image: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press Facebook just got a nice birthday present ahead of its 10th anniversary. Facebook stock opened at $62.10 a share on Thursday, an 16% increase overnight and the stock's first time above the $60 mark, following a strong fourth...

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What to Expect From Facebook's Q4 Earnings: Instagram, Mobile, Teens

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a company event in April, 2013.Image: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press Facebook should be feeling good right about now. The stock is hovering near an all-time high. The company has proven it can adapt to mobile. And Facebook is less than a week away from celebrating its 10th anniversary, a milestone...

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Bill Hader's 'Star Wars' Impressions Really Aren't Half Bad

Bill Hader is a big Star Wars fan, and what more can any fan hope for than a part in the next iteration of the movie franchise? To prove to J.J. Abrams he's up for the task, Hader impersonated a dying Jabba the Hutt on Conan on Monday night, and we have to hand to it him: It was just like being in a room with a slug-like alien creature about to die. Watch for yourself below: Hader also did impersonations of...

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Job Hunting? 200+ Openings at Target, Gilt Groupe and More

Are you searching for your next great career opportunity in the digital space? The Mashable Job Board is here to serve you as the leading destination for digital talent. Since its launch five years ago, the Mashable Job Board has been a hiring hub for more than 3,000 employers. We have showcased career opportunities from companies like...

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10 Facebook-Coined Terms That Changed the English Language

With Facebook's 10th anniversary approaching, you'll likely hear a lot about how the social network has changed the way we live. However, one aspect that many will overlook is its lasting effect on English vocabulary. There's no doubt that plenty of social networks have introduced words and phrases into the vernacular, and none more so...

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Give Up On This Audiobook Giving You Any Good Advice

Life got you down? Struggling to achieve your goals? Just give up! Jeff Wysaki has all the answers for your woes in the latest video from his comedy blog Pleated Jeans. So-called "Dr." Fitzsimmons' audiobook Giving Up offers plenty of sage advice for downtrodden folks who just can't seem to catch a break in life. Sometimes the best...

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Show Off Your Doodles for Our Snapchat Challenge

It’s time to flex those fingers, because we want to see your best Snapchat doodles. The first-ever Mashable Snapchat Challenge is here. Bored at work, stuck in line, tired of re-watching the Game of Thrones trailer? Get those creative juices flowing and tap into your inner snap artist. Send us a snap with a one-of-a-kind...

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Beyoncé Parody Shows Just How Flawless You Look in the Morning

No one should compare themselves to Beyoncé, ever. We all know she's flawless, and it will almost certainly end in tears. (Whether or not those tears come from laughter is a different story.) Comedy duo Emotistyle took on the challenge with a YouTube parody of the singer's recent hit "Flawless." Except this track is a little...

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Kiev Protesters Gear Up for Bloody Fight After 2 Die in Clashes

A protester prepares to throw a Molotov cocktail during clashes with police in central Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014.Image: Evgeny Feldman/Associated PressBy Christopher Miller2014-01-22 14:56:14 UTC KIEV, UKRAINE â€" After the bloodiest day in Ukraine's two-month-old uprising, protesters are gearing up for a long and...

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