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Physical gold vs. digital gold: What to know

There are pros and cons to both types of gold assets — especially in today's unusual economic climate.

How Town & Country Magazine Is Evolving for the Digital Age

Stellene Volandes has brought new life to Town & Country, with snappy cover lines and an active social media presence. Could she be the next Anna Wintour?

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990s

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment

Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.

dLocal, Viva Aerobus partner to ease payments for travellers

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

TikTok’s Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print.

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Donald Trump has a new crypto venture. The industry is not impressed

Industry executives worry World Liberty Financial will undermine painstaking efforts to rebuild trust after scandals

Business - Financial Times - October 17

8 Affordable Marketing Solutions That Beat Digital Every Time

Thinking outside the feed: Discover affordable and effective marketing strategies.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap

The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trap

World - Financial Times - October 20

Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government's main online portal

Cyprus says it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online portal

Tech - ABC News - October 20

Epic Games launches Fab unified digital content marketplace

Epic Games has launched Fab, a new unified content marketplace that enables developers to access digital assets from a single online market.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

Kroger and Walmart Deny ‘Surge Pricing’ After Adopting Digital Price Tags

Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers’ grocery bills.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

LinkedIn fined $335 million over digital advertising in Europe

LinkedIn on Thursday was hit with a fine of €310 million ($335 million) over its use of targeted advertising.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Local Digital News Startups Fight Shrinking News Source Trend

As U.S. newspapers keep closing, innovative online sites fight the growth of local news deserts.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Meta Reports Record Revenue, Slower Ad Growth

The social media giant is spending billions on artificial intelligence and products for virtual and augmented reality.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says

Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2024)

Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

After the Election, Interest in Digital Nomad Visas and Moving Abroad Is Rising

Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments

Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest rates

Business - Financial Times - October 14

The dollar is rallying because investors are making a ‘down payment’ on a Trump election victory

The U.S. dollar has been strengthening in part because investors are growing more confident Donald Trump will be victorious in the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to one Wall Street ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now

More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

US banks consider cutting interest payments on company deposits

Lenders target corporate clients as they seek to maintain profit margins with Fed trimming benchmark rates

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Qantas to Expedite Payments to Former Ground Handlers After Court Ruling

Australia’s largest airline said it will work to expedite payments to former staff after a court ruling indicated the carrier could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Juul Class-Action Lawsuit Payments Inspire TikTok Trend

Unexpected payments from a class-action lawsuit have some TikTok users feeling flush.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Putin calls for alternative international payment system at Brics summit

Russian president’s goal to de-dollarize world economy alarms members that do not want bloc to turn against west. Vladimir Putin has opened the expanded Brics summit by issuing a call for an ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system

Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbi

Business - Financial Times - October 24

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