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Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?
The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the systemWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Intesa apologises after ‘disloyal’ employee accessed Meloni’s account
Italian bank says rogue branch worker conducted data breach involving PM and other public figuresBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts
Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
The semi-retired book-keeper preparing Sanjeev Gupta’s accounts
Metals magnate turns to septuagenarian accountant after struggling to appoint auditorBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
The FTC must be held accountable for its widespread leaks of confidential data
The Federal Trade Commission must seal the cascade of leaks from the agency. Otherwise, it risks doing irreparable harm to its mission and the companies it is investigating.Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Leading Through Crisis: Building Resilience and Accountability in Tough Moments
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulties, and it’s a trait that can be developed over time.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Juve deny Güler signing after X account hacked
Juventus said one of their social media accounts was hacked on Monday, after fans were taken by surprise with the fake announcement of Real Madrid's Turkish teenager Arda Güler signing for the ...Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
You Have More Accounting Options Than You Might Think
Intuit QuickBooks is the established behemoth, while Xero is a dynamic up-and-comer. Either could be a good fit for your business.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
X admits ‘error’ led to reinstatement of key suspect in Jamal Khashoggi murder
Saud al-Qahtani was first suspended before Elon Musk took over what was then Twitter, and was suspended again today after Guardian report. A key Saudi suspect in the murder of US-based journalist ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending warBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Meta bans jet-tracking accounts that post updates on Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg
Meta followed Elon Musk's lead, banning jet-tracking accounts run by Jack Sweeney. The accounts posted locations of jets used by Donald Trump and Taylor Swift.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Meta Bans Accounts That Track Celebrity Jet Travel, Including for Zuckerberg
The suspensions mirror decision Elon Musk made in 2022 to ban similar accounts on Twitter after he acquired the platform.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
China-backed social accounts push false narratives about 2024 race
Several social media accounts originating from countries like Russia and China have continued to push false narratives about the 2024 presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
Most people have accumulated a pile of data on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimesTech - ABC News - October 24 -
Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII
U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Maroney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII
U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.World - CBS News - October 25 -
Matthew Perry's family 'thrilled' about accountability coming from death investigation
Matthew Perry's family reflects on his overdose death a year after the fact. The 'Friends' star's mom is 'thrilled' about accountability in the federal probe.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Former CIA officer calls for accountability after alleged assault
A CIA whistleblower says she was sexually assaulted at the agency's headquarters in 2022, sparking a congressional investigation. Her alleged attacker is facing a misdemeanor battery charge as his ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29
Exclusive: Linked accounts on X push petrostate’s posts about climate summit and drown out criticism. Scores of apparently fake social media accounts are boosting Azerbaijan’s hosting of the Cop29 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Coalition calls on next president to focus on executive branch transparency, accountability
A coalition of groups is calling on the next president to focus on executive branch transparency and accountability. In a letter dated Tuesday to former President Trump and Vice President Harris, ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
400 years later, accounts of Hungarian 'Blood Countess' remain shrouded in mystery
More than 400 years after her death, the truth about “the Blood Countess,” a Hungarian noblewoman alleged to have been the most prolific female serial killer of all time, remains elusiveWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Super Micro Computer's shares plunge 33% after server maker's accounting firm quits
Shares of Super Micro Computer have plunged more than 33% after the server maker disclosed that Ernst & Young had resigned as its public accounting firmTech - ABC News - October 30 -
This bank account is paying 5.25% right now as interest rates surge
Big rises in yields in recent weeks are good for savers.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
BDO ordered to pay $5mn to Jay-Z accountant in unfair dismissal case
Details of the dispute have become public after the former partner petitioned to enforce an arbitration awardBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
MLK Jr.'s daughter demands MAGA account delete 'vile' deepfake
Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is calling for a Trump-supporting social media account to remove an ad featuring her father generated by artificial ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Beef Up Your Password Security on Three Key Accounts
If you’re short on time, focus on your bank, email and phone accounts.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
ADM Discloses More Accounting Issues, Cuts Profit Outlook
The agriculture company disclosed more accounting problems and will amend some past financial results while slashing its profit forecast for the year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Top Harris adviser deletes account after post suggesting criticism of Biden
David Plouffe, a top adviser to Vice President Harris's campaign, has deleted his account on the social platform X following a post that appeared to criticize President Biden following Harris's ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
ESPN report finds new accountability for Pat Tillman's death
Tillman's friendly fire death has led to 20 years of trauma for his platoon.Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago -
Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves
A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
'I never thought I would make it to this stage'
Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31
Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth
There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Miyamoto: I Am No Genius
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the most famous and groundbreaking creative types across all of entertainment, but the man himself doesn't agree that he's a genius. As part of ...Tech - GameSpot - 10 hours ago