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Deadspin’s New Owners Are Embracing Betting Content—but Not AI
The future of once-beloved sports blog Deadspin has been murky since it was acquired by an unknown company called Lineup Publishing in March. The new ownership told WIRED they “don't want to ruin it.”Wired - Tech -
EU faces pressure on Green Deal as elections loom
As business groups fret about competitiveness, the bloc’s climate rules have become a political battlegroundFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Bob Menendez Defense Team Seeks to Explain Stashed Gold Bars
Prosecutors said the Democratic senator from New Jersey engaged in “politics for profit” as both sides made opening statements to the jury.The Wall Street Journal - World -
England’s universities face ‘closure’ risk after student numbers dive
Report from Office for Students warns ‘significant changes’ needed to ‘funding model’Financial Times - Business -
North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public
The North Carolina state Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public, even for health reasons. Republican supporters of the ban said it would help law enforcement crack down on protesters who wear masks. ...The Hill - Politics -
MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25 million in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.CBS News - Politics -
Revealed: Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
A total of 16 women have accused Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades. More than half said they were teenagers at the time. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not only completely false but also ...The Guardian - World -
In About-Face, Wall Street’s Big Donors Warm to Trump
They may “hate the man,” as one put it, but major business players from coast to coast are increasingly on board for a second term after the first one alienated them.The New York Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Florida principal arrested, accused of hitting child with charging cable
The principal of a Florida elementary school was arrested this week and accused of holding a child in a room for 40 minutes, putting him in a chokehold and hitting him with a charging cable.NBC News - Top stories - Florida -
WHO accuses Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation about pandemic treaty
New campaign claims draft deal to improve global cooperation against outbreaks will cede UK sovereignty. The World Health Organization has accused Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation after he launched a campaign to block an international ...The Guardian - World -
Venezuela's barred opposition candidate is now the fiery surrogate of her lesser-known replacement
At an intersection packed in four directions, rally-goers scream and light up cellphones in the evening as Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado climbs onto a flatbed truck like a presidential candidateABC News - World -
Billionaire Frank McCourt said he is organizing a bid to acquire TikTok in the U.S., weeks after the passage of a law that could force the platform's Chinese owner to sell.
Billionaire Frank McCourt said he is organizing a bid to acquire TikTok in the U.S., weeks after the passage of a law that could force the platform’s Chinese owner to sell.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A lawyer for Bob Menendez previewed the senator's defense against bribery charges, telling jurors that a misunderstanding with the lawmaker's wife explained the gold bars investigators found in his home.
A lawyer for Bob Menendez previewed the senator’s defense against bribery charges, telling jurors that a misunderstanding with the lawmaker’s wife explained the gold bars investigators found in his home.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TikTok Creators Sue U.S. Government Over Law That Could Ban the Platform
A group of eight content creators who rely on the social media app toreachcustomers and audiences challenge the law requiring Chinese parent ByteDance to sell its U.S. business or be banned.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
UBS chief Ermotti criticises Swiss regulators over Credit Suisse
Comments come after watchdog said he supported new rules that could increase capital requirementsFinancial Times - Business -
US Treasury threatens Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank over Russia unit
Bank ditched asset-swap plan connected to oligarch Oleg Deripaska after letter warning of potential secondary sanctionsFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Democrats Batter Bank Regulator Over F.D.I.C.’s ‘Toxic’ Workplace Culture
The agency’s chair, Martin Gruenberg, has resisted Republicans’ calls to resign, but criticism by his own party raises questions about how long he can hang on.The New York Times - Business -
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Israel’s defence minister lambasts Netanyahu over lack of postwar plan
Yoav Gallant says current path is leading to resurgence of Hamas and potential for direct Israeli military rule in GazaFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Ministers split over aid for Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
UK chancellor ‘dragging feet’ over £200mn package for Belfast groupFinancial Times - World -
University of California Workers Authorize Union to Call for Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
A union representing about 48,000 academic workers said that campus leaders mishandled pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The vote gives the union’s executive board the ability to call a strike at any time.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
Labour and Tories to raise pressure on City watchdog over growth
Concerns have risen over Financial Conduct Authority’s ability to spur competitivenessFinancial Times - World -
Investors should not tear up their playbooks over geopolitical risks
Current international tensions are concerning for markets but not unprecedentedFinancial Times - World -
U.S. imposes sanctions, visa restrictions on Nicaragua over repression and migrant smuggling
The U.S. on Wednesday imposed visa restrictions on more than 250 members of the Nicaraguan government and levied sanctions on three Nicaraguan entities in retaliation for “repressive actions” and a failure to stem migrant smuggling through the ...NBC News - Politics -
Motion to expel Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell over felony burglary charge fails
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday attempted to expel embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from the chamber Wednesday, in the wake of accusations she broke into her stepmother's home last month, but that effort failed.CBS News - Politics -
Bond-market rally may not be over after inflation report brings ‘massive relief’
The U.S bond market broadly rose on Wednesday, paring its losses this year after fresh inflation added fuel to investor hopes that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in 2024.MarketWatch - Business