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FirstFT: Qatar’s sovereign fund plans to deploy cash ‘aggressively’

Also in today’s newsletter, Microsoft poaches Google DeepMind staff, and court blocks The Onion’s purchase of Infowars

Financial Times - 6d

Accused killer asked 'how to get away with murder'

A criminology student asked tutors about murders before stabbing a woman to death, a court hears.

BBC News - Dec. 10

DSW parent’s profit dinged as cash-strapped consumers spend less on winter footwear

Consumers continued to curb spending and warmer-than-usual weather crimped sales of winter offerings, leading to a fourth straight profit miss and third straight sales miss for Designer Brands Inc.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Man, 84, in court charged with murdering wife

Retired nurse John Hanson was arrested following the death of his wife Margaret at their home in Galashiels.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Charged With Murder

Luigi Mangione, 26, was caught in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s with a ghost gun and silencer thought to be connected to last week’s slaying.

Inc. - Dec. 10

FirstFT: Man charged with murder of healthcare executive

Also in today’s newsletter, Lula in intensive care, and Wall Street’s ‘Merger Monday’

Financial Times - Dec. 10

New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

Police have arrested a suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s customer and an employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer ...

ABC News - Dec. 10

Luigi Mangione charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare investigation

Mangione, 26, was found with writings apparently critical of the health-insurance industry.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Luigi Mangione charged with murder of US insurance executive

Suspect was found in Pennsylvania with handwritten document suggesting ‘ill will to corporate America’

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner

BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Criminology student murdered woman on beach, court told

Amie Gray was stabbed to death while her friend survived the random attack, the jury hears.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Search for murder weapon in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting continues

The manhunt in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder continues to expand, as police search Central Park for clues.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Dodgers’ Deferred Deals Infuse New Cash Into Old Tactic

DALLAS — The last time we saw the Los Angeles Dodgers, they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 5 and the World Series over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Since then, they’ve been ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Crypto cash flooded the election. Here's why and the impact it may have | 60 Minutes

The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super PACs ahead of the election.

CBS News - Dec. 8

Bettor cashes historic $3.1 million wager on Eagles to beat Panthers after Carolina nearly pulled off upset

The bettor netted roughly $442,800 on the wager

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion

The entertainment titan plans to launch seven new cruise ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

Starmer to meet Saudi crown prince in push for infrastructure cash

Wooing of Mohammed bin Salman controversial because of human rights concerns. Keir Starmer will meet Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , as part of a controversial ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Holding cash heading into 2025? Retirees should consider this ‘guaranteed’ investment strategy in the new year.

Now could be a good time to invest in TIPS.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash

“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Cash App Wades Into the Exclusive World of Presale Concert Tickets

Legacy credit cards and banks aren’t the only banking options to come with perks for premium access to events anymore.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Soldier F pleads not guilty to murders on Bloody Sunday

Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in 1972.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Always choose cash over crypto, says pro-sports superagent

As bitcoin hits $100,000, legendary agent Leigh Steinberg weighs in on whether athletes should accept crypto as payment.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate

Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist

Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time

Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.

NBC News - Dec. 5

How 20 big U.S. stocks are expected to rank as ‘cash machines’ in 2025

Among the Magnificent Seven, Alphabet is expected to have the highest free cash flow yield.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Turkey hotel lift death was murder, says brother

Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash

UK drug gangs paid Russian criminals to swap their dirty street cash for untraceable cryptocurrency, police say.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court

"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Murdered teen's mum fears more lives will be lost

Holly Newton's mother reacts to new survey findings about coercive control in young relationships.

BBC News - Dec. 4

How to Turn ‘Boring’ Businesses Into Cash-Flow Machines

In ‘Main Street Millionaire,’ Codie Sanchez describes how to make money buying the types of businesses that most people ignore.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Funeral for murdered Harshita Brella held in India

Ms Brella's family say they are frustrated by the pace of a police investigation into her murder.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Mum admits neglecting son before alleged murder

Paula Roberts changes her plea in the trial over the death of her son Charlie.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Top tech stocks are ‘cash machines,’ so keep buying, says the dean of valuation

Aswath Damodaran, the NYU Stern School of Business finance professor, says big tech stocks are “insanely profitable,” and should be bought in case of pullbacks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3