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The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
As the rich have gotten richer, family offices have exploded in popularity, numbering 8,000 worldwide and managing some $3.1 trillion in assets, according to Deloitte.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
With Wembanyama's season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what's next
The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hipsABC News - Feb. 21 -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
There are 244 family-office conferences set for this year alone, per Dakota Marketplace. Amid the gold rush, one event organizer has seemingly made a comeback.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Man United handed Sociedad in UEL; Spurs get AZ
Manchester United have been drawn to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 16, while Tottenham Hotspur will take on AZ Alkmaar.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Djed Spence waited two years for a start at Spurs. Now he’s indispensable
Neither Antonio Conte nor Ange Postecoglou were convinced by Spence but he’s showing his value now. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Red Djed Redemption. Return of the Djedi. The Walking Djed. ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Manchester City back into top four as Haaland goal enough to beat Spurs
For 45 minutes, it was tempting to wonder where this version of Manchester City had been hiding. They were energetic and incisive, threatening to tear Tottenham apart. Erling Haaland was back after ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Gregg Popovich will not return to Spurs this season after suffering stroke
The 76-year-old Popovich has been away from the team since November.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future
Gregg Popovich will not coach this seasonABC News - 6d -
Europe's battle for power spurs evolution of a new ecosystem for energy-hungry firms
Data centers, which often require huge amounts of power, are behind the growing competition for access to Europe's already strained grids.CNBC - 1d -
This Is Our Country, and We Have No Other
How long can Ukraine stand? For as long as Ukrainian soldiers, bent over from the extreme pressure, can hold on.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Is China investable again?
It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downsideFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Gayming Awards 2025 to air on WOW Presents in fifth year
The Gayming Awards 2025 show will air on WOW Presents on July 8 as the event enters its fifth year.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Trump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays
President Trump is airing grievances with Boeing over delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, telling Republican governors on Thursday he was “getting a little tired” of the hold up. “I bought ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Residents attack Bangladesh air force base in altercation with soldiers, 1 dead
Reports in Bangladesh say a group of residents have attacked an air force base, prompting soldiers to open fire that killed at least one and wounded several othersABC News - Feb. 24 -
US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm
A U.S. air base in Italy went on lockdown for several hours after security forces received word of a possible car bomb targeting the facilityABC News - Feb. 26 -
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Elon Musk urges retired air traffic controllers to come back
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is urging retired air traffic controllers to come back to the workforce amid the nationwide shortage of workers. “There is a shortage of top notch air traffic ...The Hill - 6d -
Elon Musk to retired air traffic controllers: Please come back to work
Musk wants retired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs amid a shortage of qualified professionals.CBS News - 6d -
Duffy announces 'supercharge' of air traffic controller hiring amid staff shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday he would implement plans to create a “supercharge” in air traffic controller staffing amid shortages. “This staffing shortage has been a known ...The Hill - 6d -
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.The New York Times - 6d -
Duffy: Pilots should lose licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy argued pilots should lose their licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers, a striking statement as his department deals with a string of aviation ...The Hill - 6d -
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with WashingtonABC News - 6d -
AirDoctor Coupon Code: Up to 25% Off Air Purifiers
Save on top products at AirDoctor when you use our promo codes, like up to 25% off select air filters.Wired - 5d -
Apple 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air : Price, Specs, Availability
The 11-inch and 13-inch tablets have the same look as before but with a minor boost in performance. The new iPads ship on March 12.Wired - 1d -
Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring
The comments came in testimony ahead of a House committee hearing on air traffic modernization.CNBC - 1d -
Carmichael's 14 lead Boise State over Air Force 80-57
Led by Pearson Carmichael's 14 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Air Force Falcons 80-57ABC News - 1d -
Magic in the air: how the slam dunk evolved alongside basketball
A new book charts the history and characters around one of the most thrilling and striking moves in all of sports. You can still see the moment online , 42 years later: The Philadelphia 76ers’ ...The Guardian - 1d -
Apple 13- and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air: Price, Specs, Availability
The 13-inch and 15-inch laptops are faster and, with the lower starting price of $999, more affordable. Need a desktop? Apple has also refreshed the Mac Studio.Wired - 23h -
Delta Air Lines Partners With a Startup to Help Develop a New Aircraft Design
The airline will support JetZero’s work on a demonstrator aircraft with a novel shape. The goal is to boost sustainability.Inc. - 15h -
A Buenos Aires power outage leaves over 600,000 customers without electricity
A power failure in Buenos Aires has left hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity in the Argentine capital, shutting off traffic lights, stranding subway passengers and testing the ...ABC News - 14h -
Air France-KLM targets ‘unbelievable’ spending of American travellers
Surge in demand for premium leisure will help airline group boost profits, says chief executive Ben SmithFinancial Times - 6h -
Biodiversity Talks in Rome End
Delegates at global biodiversity talks in Rome agreed on a framework for monitoring environmental commitments and other measures.The New York Times - 6d -
Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing
The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber
The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration. On a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Gunners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in Liverpool’s triumph. Premier League top scorers | Latest table | Full fixtures Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Waspi women threaten legal action over pensions row
It comes after the government rejected compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of ‘racist statements’ and vow to take legal action
He criticised Galatasaray behaviour and Turkish referees Fenerbahce say rivals’ claims ‘malicious’ and ‘distorted’ Galatasaray have accused José Mourinho of making “racist statements” and said ...The Guardian - Feb. 25