How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

"Mornings Memory": How bringing dogs to work boosted productivity in California office

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit a 1997 CBS report on a California office where dogs boosted productivity and employee happiness.

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

How a Binance Employee Strained the Relationship Between the U.S. and Nigeria

The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

WATCH: This hilarious pup shows us how often we should actually feed our dog in viral video

Some might say these feeding numbers are slightly skewed.

Trump's once enthusiastic crowds dwindle in election's closing days

RALEIGH — At a pre-Election Day rally here on Monday, former President Donald Trump was speaking at a venue in North Carolina that was about 70% full — a sight that's become increasingly familiar ...

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Lufthansa aircraft, once hijacked in 1977, moved to exhibition space

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Inside Sophos' 5-Year War With the Chinese Hackers Hijacking Its Devices

Sophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China's R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques.

Tech - Wired - October 31

The Uplift: An adaptable dog

A dog wows onlookers by walking around town on his two hind legs — but it's not a trick, it's an adaptation. A woman decks out her house in eye-catching decorations each October, not for Halloween ...

The Uplift: Trooper the dog

An abandoned dog, left behind ahead of Hurricane Milton, is rescued by a trooper and given a second chance at life. Ukrainian ballet dancers use their strength and grace on and off the stage. Plus, ...

Anti-aging enthusiasts are turning to the drug rapamycin to help extend their lives—can it work? A longevity doctor weighs in

Longevity seekers are taking rapamycin in hopes of living longer. Here's what a health and longevity doctor has to say about the drug.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claims

Federal prosecutors say lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are trying to “hijack” his criminal case from them by asking a judge to force early disclosure of evidence, including his accusers' identities

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Crypto's election wins

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Crypto wins big in election The crypto industry is celebrating after it gained a powerful White House ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Crypto’s Year of Capitulation Is a Joke

As crypto’s visionaries sell out, a true believer wonders whether the disruptive technology can stay true to its roots.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Competitive socialising pulls Brits from the pub

UK boom in venues built around a game spreads internationally as boozy office events go out of fashion

Business - Financial Times - October 17

UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers

CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Government to Launch Probe into Air Travel Competition Market

President Joe Biden has prioritized airline competition, stopping consolidation efforts throughout the industry.

Business - Inc. - October 24

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclave

World - Financial Times - November 2

Why did Hamilton struggle when Russell was competitive?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

In Nepal, all good dogs are worshipped

It was the annual Kukur Puja festival in Nepal on Thursday, and dogs across the nation were draped in marigold garlands, marked with celebratory vermillion pigment and presented with overflowing ...

Crypto has designs on real estate

Buying blockchain-listed ‘slices’ of properties is a nascent, niche and troubled market. Can it find its feet beyond the crypto crowd?

Business - Financial Times - October 18

A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election

A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...

England’s mayors in diplomacy dance to shift balance of power

Officials hope summits involving regions and centre can lead to devolution of decision-making and growth initiatives

World - Financial Times - October 17

Mayor Eric Adams’s Crises Stir Hope for Delayed Street Projects

Mayor Eric Adams has stalled plans to build bus and bicycle lanes. With his leadership under threat, the projects’ supporters see an opening.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

A Wisconsin Mayor, a Former Republican, Endorses Harris

Shawn Reilly, the mayor of Waukesha, Wis., said he had never thrown his support behind a Democrat before.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Waukesha's mayor, a longtime Republican, endorses Harris

The mayor of Waukesha, Wis., a longtime Republican in a critical battleground state, endorsed Vice President Harris in November's presidential race, warning that former President Trump "poses a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Hundreds in Turkey protest the arrest and ouster of opposition mayor

Hundreds of people have gathered in Istanbul to protest against the arrest and removal from office of a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party for alleged links to a banned Kurdish militant group

World - ABC News - October 31

Dutch Mayor condemns fan clashes as antisemitic

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema condemned violence in the city on Thursday as "antisemitic hit-and-run squads" after Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked during their team's Europa League game with Ajax.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Pomp and ceremony as Lord Mayor's Show wows crowds

New Lord Mayor Alastair King is among thousands to take part in the ancient procession.

LaLiga star Mayoral 'in shock' after house fire

Getafe forward Borja Mayoral has thanked fans for their support -- and his partner admitted the couple are "in shock" -- after a fire at their home in Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Former prosecutor is arrested in beheading of mayor in Mexico

Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.

If You Cannot Outspend Your Competition, Out-Weird Them

Personality can help purpose-led brands stand out from the pack.

Business - Inc. - October 21

New CFPB rules aim to boost competition in financial services

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled rules Tuesday intended to increase competition that would require financial institutions, credit card issuers and other financial providers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Intel wins lengthy EU legal battle over £880m competition fine

Chipmaker disputed 2009 decision that it abused its market position in case dating back two decades. The US chipmaker Intel has won a long-running battle to quash a fine of more than €1bn imposed ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation

Britain’s competition watchdog is opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Heineken liable for competition violations by Greek unit, Dutch court rules

Judgment over infractions stretching back to 1990s leaves brewer open to hundreds of millions of euros in potential damages

Business - Financial Times - October 24

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