Revolut backers offload almost $1bn of stock

Secondary share sales allow early investors and staff to crystallise paper gains at $45bn valuation

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Save Space on Your Phone by Offloading and Archiving Apps

Don't uninstall those rarely used apps. Just securely stash them in the cloud until the next time you need them, and free up space on your phone in the meantime.
Wired - 2d
What comes next for Syria’s women? A revolution that doesn’t free them is no revolution at all | Mona Eltahawy

The women celebrating the destruction of jails and dungeons will now be wondering why their own oppression cannot also be dismantled. Thirteen years after they joined the revolutionary wave ...
The Guardian - 4d
Trump vows to speed up permits for anyone investing $1bn in the US

President-elect pledges to loosen environmental rules for big developers
Financial Times - 5d
In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions

This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.
The New York Times - 5d
Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate

Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messages
Financial Times - Dec. 6
Romania’s second revolution

An ultranationalist who has praised Putin has upended the post-communist order and is on the brink of power
Financial Times - Dec. 5
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices

It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.
BBC News - Dec. 3
Back budget or Wales could lose £1bn, FM warns

Eluned Morgan warns Wales could lose significant funding if opponents do not help her pass a budget.
BBC News - Dec. 3
For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?

Inspired by the movement for women’s rights in Iran, Elahe Esmaili returns to her hometown to start her own resistance.
The New York Times - Dec. 3