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Porch Pirates: This Founder Wants to Bring an End to Package Theft
Porch piracy is a $20 billion-a-year problem.Inc. - 9h -
Tradespeople demand fix for tool theft 'plague'
One man says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.BBC News - 1d -
'All-round package' Jones makes difference for Scotland
BBC Scotland assesses how Huw Jones' try-scoring ability made the difference for Gregor Townsend's side in their Six Nations opener.BBC News - 2d -
Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museum
Revered Helmet of Coțofenești among items from ancient Dacian civilisation stolen while on loan at Drents Museum. Hours before the sun rose over the Netherlands, the group crowded around the large ...The Guardian - 4d -
Liang Wenfeng, the DeepSeek founder panicking the tech world
The hedge fund quant turned start-up leader rose from a rural Chinese village to overturn America’s AI monopolyFinancial Times - 4d -
3 Are Arrested in Theft of Gold Helmet From Dutch Museum
The police said they had yet to recover the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a prized artifact from Romania, and other artifacts stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands over the weekend.The New York Times - 4d -
Can the Kings get the 'Donovan Mitchell package' in a De'Aaron Fox deal?
Both Sacramento and San Antonio could be under pressure to get a deal done. What would it take?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former USPS sorting clerk admits to on-the-job theft of $100K in sports memorabilia
A New York City man admitted to stealing more than $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia while on the job as a U.S.NBC News - 6d -
Pebble’s Founder Wants to Relaunch the E-Paper Smartwatch
Eight years after the original Pebble smartwatch fizzled, a new team is working on a modern reboot using open source software. The e-paper screen is coming back too.Wired - 6d -
Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught
Dutch authorities are desperately investigating a major art heist of a millenia-old golden helmet from an ancient civilization in current-day RomaniaABC News - Jan. 27 -
Protect Your Phone With Android’s Theft Detection Features
Enable these three anti-theft features on your Android phone right now. They’ll keep your sensitive info private if attackers steal your device while it’s unlocked.Wired - Jan. 25 -
Nail-biting finale brings The Traitors to dramatic end
It brings to a close a hugely successful series which has been watched by more than nine million viewers.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
JetBlue offers some pilots early retirement packages, union says
JetBlue is offering early retirement to pilots nearing retirement ageCNBC - Jan. 25 -
California governor signs $2.5bn relief package for LA wildfire recovery
Announcement comes day before Donald Trump will visit fire-torn areas and amid criticism around state water supply. Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5bn relief package to help areas of Los Angeles ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Disney CEO Bob Iger's pay package for 2024 jumps to $41 million
Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger was paid $41 million last year, up from the $31 million he made in 2023. Iger has long ranked among the highest paid media CEOs.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
What do I want from a film? An ending, not a surprise cliffhanger | Joel Snape
Just when you’re braced for emotional resolution, you get the dreaded words: ‘To be continued …’ Hollywood needs to stop this now. I’ll never forget my experience of taking my seven-year-old to ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Will This Founder’s Spite App Destroy Snapchat?
After Snapchat removed Nikita Bier’s last app from its platform, he built a competitor.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Retail crime 'queenpin' to pay millions in restitution to retailers for theft ring
The California mom who pleaded guilty to running an organized retail crime ring that stole millions of dollars in beauty products from Ulta Beauty and Sephora to resell on Amazon will now have to ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Founder Ted Price retires from Insomniac Games
Ted Price, the founder and CEO of Insomniac Games, has announced he will retire after more than 30 years with the company on March 2025.VentureBeat - Jan. 22 -
Trump pardons founder of Silk Road drugs website
US president says Ross Ulbricht was victim of ‘weaponisation of government’Financial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
President Trump said Tuesday he had signed a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the scandalous online marketplace Silk Road, fulfilling a campaign promise Trump had made to Libertarian ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Pirates' Skenes focused on '25, not long term
Pirates phenom Paul Skenes said he has not given "too much thought" to his long-term future and instead is focused on winning and being more of a leader in 2025.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Kluivert hits hat-trick as Bournemouth bring end to Newcastle winning streak
Only this week Eddie Howe warned that even after nine straight wins Newcastle were not “quite fixed”. Bournemouth, a brilliant counterattacking side, duly seized the opportunity to prove their old ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd to return as CEO
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning to the company as CEO in mid-March.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes
Isaac Steidl founded the Coco platform, which authorities tied to criminal activity for years. The effort to hold Mr. Steidl accountable tests a new legal frontier.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Charlwin Mao, the RedNote founder welcoming ‘TikTok refugees’
A sudden surge of US users on Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, could threaten China’s Great FirewallFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
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ESPN outlines ‘appealing' LaVine trade package for Warriors
ESPN's Chris Herring proposed an intriguing Zach Lavine-to-the-Warriors trade between Golden State and the Chicago Bulls.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict
A fresh drive to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict has seen politicians from the pro-Kurdish party meet jailed leadersABC News - Jan. 13 -
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France charges founder of website used by Dominique Pelicot
Isaac Steidl charged over site used by criminals including man convicted of recruiting strangers to rape his wife. France has charged the founder of an adult website used to commit sexual offences, ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package
US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s return. The Biden administration has given its final injection of military support to ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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Microsoft Wants To Bring "The Best Of Xbox And Windows" To Handheld PCs
AT CES 2025, Microsoft VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald teased a refreshed user experience for Windows handheld gaming PCs: one that could combine the best aspects of its operating system and ...GameSpot - Jan. 8
