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Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World
Two-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
Qantas blunder lets customers view strangers' data
The airline has apologised after users of its app were mistakenly given access to personal details.BBC News - Top stories -
We risk a lost decade for the world’s poor
The elimination of extreme poverty is slipping from our graspFinancial Times - Business -
How the NWSL became the world’s most innovative league
League commissioner Jessica Berman talks ballooning franchise values, the merits of expansion and reducing injuries. No soccer league in the world is experiencing a boom comparative to the NWSL in 2024. Last month, the world’s first purpose-built ...The Guardian - World -
Waking to a 'different world' after Kenya's flood
Survivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.BBC News - Top stories -
Around the world, workers are back in the office. Just not in America.
The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Zoom revolution are continuing to shake up the workplace and have created dividing lines between the U.S. and many other developed countries.MarketWatch - Business -
From Risk to Resilience: Managing Data Security in AI-Driven Enterprises
Strategies to fortify defenses and prioritize data security in the age of artificial intelligence.Inc. - Business -
AMD says it will sell $4 billion in AI chips this year; stock drops on in-line forecast
AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.CNBC - Business -
AMD reports strong Q1 data center revenue offset by weak gaming
Advanced Micro Devices reported strong data center revenue that grew 80% in the first quarter ended March 31, but gaming revenue fell 48%.VentureBeat - Tech -
Microsoft to power data centres with big Brookfield renewables deal
Purchase of 10.5GW of electricity highlights rising energy needs of AI and cloud computingFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Adults, not students, are America’s problem
Campus protests are being routinely mishandledFinancial Times - Business -
New York police storm Columbia University and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Hundreds of officers in riot gear detain students who occupied campus building for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Vendor that mishandled Penn. virus data to pay $2.7M in federal whistleblower case
A staffing company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing for Pennsylvania and exposed the private medical information of about 72,000 residents will pay $2.7 million in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department and a whistleblowerABC News - Top stories -
UnitedHealth CEO testifies on Capitol Hill about data breach
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty issued an apology while testifying before a House committee Wednesday about the cyberattack against subsidiary Change Healthcare that paralyzed insurance payments to hospitals, pharmacies and medical practices ...CBS News - Top stories -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Projects Optimism, But Inflation Data Are in the Driver's Seat
Some analysts warn of limits to how long the Fed can keep rate increases off the table.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Founder of Binance, World's Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
Changpeng Zhao’s sentence was lighter than prosecutors had requested and the culmination of a multiyear U.S. investigation into crypto exchange Binance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Founder of Binance, World's Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
Changpeng Zhao’s sentence was lighter than prosecutors had requested and the culmination of a multiyear U.S. investigation into crypto exchange Binance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
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England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top
Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup. England will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob ...The Guardian - World -
The world's happiest countries are targeting net-negative emissions — despite a growing 'greenlash'
Finland and Denmark are both targeting "net-negative emissions" in the years to come — despite an intensifying green political backlash.CNBC - Business -
Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - World -
Ronnie O’Sullivan crashes out of world championship to Stuart Bingham
Judd Trump beaten 13-9 by Jak Jones on day of shocksGilbert 13-8 Maguire; Wilson 13-8 HigginsRonnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump both crashed out of the World Snooker Championship on an extraordinary day of quarter-final action at the Crucible.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Disney World to host exhibit of George W. Bush paintings
Former President George W. Bush's paintings are going to Disney World. EPCOT, one of the theme parks at Disney's resort in Orlando, Fla., announced Wednesday it soon will be home to a special exhibit of Bush's artwork. "Portraits of Courage: A ...The Hill - Politics -
Estimated cost of World Cup matches in Vancouver has doubled since 2022
The estimated cost of staging matches at BC Place Stadium during the 2026 World Cup has more than doubled over the past two years to $483 million to $581 million Canadian ($351 million to $422 million U.S.)ABC News - Sports - World Cup -
George W. Bush's portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-ChiefABC News - Entertainment