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COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash

Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".

Early Revolut investors cash out at least $300mn in share sale

Buyers of UK fintech’s stock include wealthy Goldman Sachs clients

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Formula for Power in Modi’s India: Cash, Detentions and Luxe Resorts

With a tactic known as “resort politics,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has been accused of using brute force to take over Indian state governments.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Former Wales football star faces fresh cash claims

Up to 70 parents and businesses now allege that they have lost money to Natasha Harding.

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty

Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme. Researchers are conducting the UK’s first major scientific trials to establish ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers

Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

MicroStrategy buys $2 billion in bitcoin in 10 days. Is there $42 billion to go?

Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. entered record territory Monday for the first time in 24 years, as the self-proclaimed largest corporate holder of bitcoin continued to ride the postelection frenzy in ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Mass deportation could cost billions

Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.

Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to clarify stance on non-cash slavery reparations

No 10 says issue is off the table for Commonwealth summit but other nations are prepared to defy UK. Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to clarify his government’s position on non-cash reparations ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Foreign investors flock to flagship Saudi economic conference — but face less free-flowing cash

Thousands of financiers, founders and investors are set to descend on the Saudi capital of Riyadh for the eighth edition of the kingdom's Future Investment Initiative.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Second gambler admits trying to cash in on scheme involving ex-NBA player Jontay Porter

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s NBA career

Sports - ABC News - October 30

This common mistake can tank a salary negotiation in minutes, says hiring expert: 'It looks like a cash grab'

Whether you want 10% or 50% more than what was offered, you need to justify why you're worth it, says Adam Broda, a senior manager at Amazon.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns

With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Thames Water lenders call for more backers for £1.5bn rescue cash – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK water company races to secure new lifeline before December crunch. In Germany the manufacturing recession has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Papa John’s stock falls as same-store sales hurt by still-cash-strapped consumer

Pizza chain says it’s still operating in a challenging consumer environment.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Yields on cash are still 'well ahead of inflation,' expert says. Here's where to put your money now

Even with a new interest rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve, experts say investors can still expect competitive returns on cash.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Cade Cunningham follows up game-winning bucket with game-saving block as early stockholders keep cashing in

Cunningham has notched three straight triple-doubles and is off to the best start of his career

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Warren Buffett’s growing cash hoard makes stock-market bulls nervous. Should it?

Stock-market investors are desperately trying to separate the signal from noise when it comes to Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio moves.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, regulator says

More than three quarters of universities are expected to face financial problems next year.

Tech consultant spars with the prosecutor over details of the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

A tech consultant charged with murder in Cash App founder Bob Lee’s stabbing death has sparred with the lead prosecutor at trial

Tech - ABC News - November 14

Tech investor Xavier Niel urges Europe’s AI start-ups not to cash out

French billionaire warns that if region misses AI boom it will be ‘a very small continent abandoned for a few generations’

Business - Financial Times - November 17

A look at Saquon Barkley contract incentives with Eagles and how close star RB is to cashing in on big season

Barkley needs just 153 more rushing yards to hit his first incentive

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

CFPB expands oversight of digital payments services including Apple Pay, Cash App, PayPal and Zelle

The most popular apps covered by the rule collectively process more than 13 billion consumer payments a year, the CFPB said.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

CFPB expands oversight of digital payments services including Apple Pay and Cash App

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a finalized version of a rule saying it will soon supervise nonbank firms that offer financial services likes payments and wallet apps.

Poor nations may have to downgrade climate cash demands, ex-UN envoy says

Rich country budgets are stretched amid inflation, Covid and Ukraine war, Mary Robinson tells Cop29. Poor countries may have to compromise on demands for cash to tackle global heating, a former UN ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports

President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Alphabet Revenue Jumps 15% to $88.3 Billion

The tech giant’s 34 percent increase in quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations, driven by its advertising and cloud businesses.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer

UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

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