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A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war

A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe and the Arabian Peninsula during the Ottoman Empire and then a national transit hub

ABC News - Jan. 18

Bitkraft Ventures hires Anuj Tandon to kick off game investments in India

Anuj Tandon has joined Bitkraft Ventures, a seed-stage investor for interactive media and games, as partner focused on the fast-growing Indian game market.

VentureBeat - Jan. 17

Bank of England delays new capital rules ahead of Trump presidency

Officials push back implementation of new Basel regime until 2027 as they await clarity on US approach

Financial Times - Jan. 17

How Democrats Drove Silicon Valley Into Trump’s Arms

Marc Andreessen explains the newest faction of conservatism.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Capital One customers report deposits not showing up in their accounts

Capital One says the bank is working to restore service after thousands of customers reported problems depositing money.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Capital One acknowledges 'outage' as users report issues accessing deposits

Capital One said an unspecified technical issue was hampering customer account access, as some users reported issues with direct deposits.

NBC News - Jan. 16

How GTA pioneer Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures will make great worlds with strong storytelling

South Korean game publisher Smilegate recently made a strategic investment and became a partner in Absurd Ventures, a game studio founded by Rockstar Games cofounder Dan Houser. Houser spent more ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs, Canucks Fall As Capitals Re-Take No. 1

The NHL power rankings see the Maple Leafs and Canucks falling, the Capitals, Senators, Canadiens and Red Wings rising and much more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Capital One cheated customers out of $2 billion by keeping deposits in lower-yield accounts, CFPB says

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Capital One, which it says kept customers in the dark about higher-yielding savings accounts.

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

Capital One Is Accused of Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion

Federal regulators said in a lawsuit on Tuesday that the giant bank deliberately underpaid savings account interest, even as rates rose.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital

Yahoo News - Jan. 14

CFPB sues Capital One for 'cheating' customers out of over $2 billion in interest

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it was suing Capital One for "cheating" customers out of more than $2 billion in interest.

CNBC - Jan. 14

How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024

VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.

Inc. - Jan. 14

UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. East Texas A&M Lions: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

How to watch UTRGV vs. East Texas A&M basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

The Guardian view on capital punishment: an upsurge in executions should concern us all | Editorial

The vast majority of countries have outlawed the death penalty. Yet the annual toll is growing – and Donald Trump wants to increase its use. The good news: Zimbabwe has just banned the death ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race

Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunner

ABC News - Jan. 12

Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1

Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1

ABC News - Jan. 11

Watch Miss Valley State Delta Devils vs. Prairie View Panthers: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Mississippi Valley State vs. Prairie View A&M basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump

Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictions. When some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Nick Suzuki scores in overtime to lift the Canadiens past the Capitals, 3-2

Nick Suzuki scored at 1:15 of overtime to give the surging Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night

ABC News - Jan. 10

Disney’s streaming strategy gets more confusing as Venu Sports venture is axed

Analysts are split on whether Disney should move forward with plans to combine Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, following the cancellation of its sports joint venture with Fox and WBD.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Disney, Warner Bros., Fox kill streamed sports joint venture

Three of the nation's largest broadcast media companies have scrapped plans to launch a joint direct-to-consumer streaming platform for live sports, the group announced Friday. Warner Bros. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Silicon Valley’s largest start-ups to shun IPOs in 2025

Huge recent fundraising deals for Databricks, SpaceX and OpenAI further delay need for stock market debuts

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Utah Valley vs. Grand Canyon basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Why Milan looks like an art capital of the future

Gallerists and collectors are drawn by an impressive cultural heritage — and attractive tax arrangements

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital

According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How Service-Based Businesses Can Use Tech Strategies to Unlock Growth Capital

Should you spin off a tech venture, or use tech to enhance your existing business?

Inc. - Jan. 8

4th wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles area, Woodley Fire now burning in San Fernando Valley

A fourth wildfire has ignited in Southern California as extreme winds continue to fuel blazes around Los Angeles. The Woodley Fire is now burning in the San Fernando Valley. KCAL News assignment ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Piers Morgan targets US after YouTube venture buyout from Rupert Murdoch’s News UK

British presenter’s production company to acquire his ‘Uncensored’ show

Financial Times - Jan. 8

How a Silicon Valley financial backer orchestrated a plot to take down a rising startup

Financial backer Denis Grosz thought he was going to generate big returns from his bet on a company called Toptal, until he got sued for his actions.

CNBC - Jan. 7

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.

NBC News - Jan. 7

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar

ABC News - Jan. 7

How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises

Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlines

Financial Times - Jan. 7

How to watch SE Louisiana Lions vs. UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time

How to watch Southeastern Louisiana vs. UTRGV basketball game

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

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