Revolut Backers Offload

Revolut backers offload almost $1bn of stock

Secondary share sales have allowed early investors and staff to crystallise paper gains at $45bn valuation

Financial Times - 5h

Save Space on Your Phone by Offloading and Archiving Apps

Don't uninstall those rarely used apps. Just securely stash them in the cloud until the next time you need them, and free up space on your phone in the meantime.

Wired - 1d

Middle East crisis live: rebel leader urges Syrians to take to the streets to celebrate ‘revolution’

Leader of Islamist rebels that ousted Assad says people should ‘express their joy’ after Friday prayers. The first Friday prayers since the change of regime are underway, here are a few photos from ...

The Guardian - 2d

Steve Case’s Revolution Finds VC Funding Is Rising in Non-Coastal Areas. Will There Be a Trump Bump?

America’s venture capital infusions are starting to flow away from coastal cities and other parts of the country.

Inc. - 3d

What comes next for Syria’s women? A revolution that doesn’t free them is no revolution at all | Mona Eltahawy

The women celebrating the destruction of jails and dungeons will now be wondering why their own oppression cannot also be dismantled. Thirteen years after they joined the revolutionary wave ...

The Guardian - 4d

I hope Assad pays the price, says woman whose son's death inflamed 2011 revolution

Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured - but Assad's downfall has not brought his family justice.

BBC News - 5d

In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions

This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.

The New York Times - 5d

PGA Tour, LIV Golf's financial backers nearing long-awaited private investment agreement, per report

The PIF's investment into PGA Tour Enterprises would fall in line with the valuation set by the Strategic Sports Group

CBS Sports - 5d

Assad's exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran. Europe must seize it | Nathalie Tocci

With Iran suddenly weakened, some will demand regime change in Tehran. Europe’s new chief diplomat should pursue nuclear deceleration instead. The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria is a momentous ...

The Guardian - 6d

Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.

The New York Times - 6d

Revolutions Swept the Middle East in 2011. Will Syria’s End Differently?

Bashar al-Assad’s downfall evokes memories of uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen, each of which brought civil war or authoritarian rule. Syrians hope for better.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Trump is stacking his White House roster with uber-rich backers

President-elect Donald Trump is filling his next administration with billionaires and other mega-wealthy figures.

CNBC - Dec. 8

Sudan documentary implores world to remember how a hopeful revolution became a forgotten war

A new documentary chronicles Sudan's 2019 revolution and the period of time immediately after the ouster of military dictator Omar Al-Bashir

ABC News - Dec. 6

Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate

Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messages

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Romania’s second revolution

An ultranationalist who has praised Putin has upended the post-communist order and is on the brink of power

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Tiger Woods believes PGA Tour, LIV Golf's backers will come to agreement, remains unsure of deal structure

Woods held court Tuesday morning as host of the Hero World Challenge

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Amad Diallo may be key to Amorim’s Manchester United revolution

Underused by Erik ten Hag, the youngster has been hugely impressive in the early stages of Ruben Amorim’s tenure. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . There are a number of Manchester United players ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?

Inspired by the movement for women’s rights in Iran, Elahe Esmaili returns to her hometown to start her own resistance.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

LIV Golf's financial backers eye deal with DP World Tour separate from negotiations with PGA Tour, per report

This investment exploration reportedly comes amid ongoing negotiations with PGA Tour Enterprises

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

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