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DWAC’s stock surge gives a $1 billion boost to the value of Trump’s stake
The Digital World blank-check company has officially changed its name to Trump Media & Technology Group. It begins trading Tuesday with the former president’s initials as its ticker symbol.MarketWatch - Business -
Accenture’s $1 billion LearnVantage platform tackles the growing AI skills gap
Accenture's $1 billion investment in LearnVantage, an AI-powered learning platform, aims to bridge the growing skills gap and help businesses upskill their workforces to capitalize on emerging technologies like generative AI, cloud computing, and ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Over $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs
Numbers will be drawn Tuesday night for the Mega Millions lottery, with an estimated jackpot of over $1 billion at stake.CBS News - Top stories - Lottery -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
Humans wasted 1 billion meals daily in 2022, U.N. report finds
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins ...CBS News - Top stories -
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for crypto fraud, to pay $11 billion in forfeiture
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of securities fraud conspiracy that wrecked his cryptocurrency exchange and a related hedge fund, Alameda Research.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
EV maker Lucid rallies after $1 billion investment by majority stockholder as it burns cash
Affiliate of Saudi sovereign wealth fund will buy $1 billion of a new series of convertible preferred stock via private placement.MarketWatch - Business -
Following Baldur's Gate 3, WotC And Hasbro Are Investing $1 Billion In Their AAA Game Ecosystem
Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast want a bigger piece of the gaming industry's pie, especially after the huge success of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3. To that end, both companies are investing nearly one billion dollars into their shared gaming ...GameSpot - Tech -
Australia to Invest A$1 Billion on Domestic Solar Panel Push to Cut Reliance on China
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How Kate Middleton Conspiracy Theories Consumed the Internet
A combination of gamified social platforms, distrust in media and government, unprecedented conspiratorial thinking, and even a bot influence campaign led us to this point.Wired - Tech -
Conspiracy theories tagged #kategate grow despite Kensington Palace video
Social media posts attached to unsupported theories spread – despite evidence contradicting them. The Princess of Wales might have hoped her admission about her cancer diagnosis would put an end to the speculation about her.. But the opposite ...The Guardian - World -
Unfounded conspiracy theories spread online after Baltimore bridge collapse
Outlandish conspiracy theories circulated on X after a containership collided with a major bridge in Maryland, causing it to collapse, early Tuesday morning.NBC News - Top stories -
Online Conspiracies About the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Are Out of Control
Conspiracy theorists are calling the Baltimore bridge collapse a “black swan event,” and blaming everything from Israel to DEI to Covid vaccines.Wired - Tech -
RFK Jr. Has Assembled His Anti-Vax Conspiracy Squad
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s VP pick, seems to have already embraced her running mate's conspiratorial thinking.Wired - Tech -
Shadowy Russian actors spread Princess Kate conspiracies, analysis finds
Social media accounts linked to a prominent Russian disinformation campaign capitalized on conspiracy theories about Kate, Princess of Wales, an analysis found.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Three arrested for drug dealing at prison
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing offences at a prison in Bridgend.BBC News - Top stories -
Princess Kate's cancer treatment news sparks remorse from people who spread conspiracies and memes online
For weeks, hundreds of people online have spread conspiracy theories, posted memes and cracked jokes in an attempt to answer one question: Where is Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales?NBC News - Top stories -
Russian day of mourning, as Putin says gunmen arrested
Flags are flying at half mast after at least 133 people were killed at a packed venue outside Moscow.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
‘No Ukrainian involvement whatsoever’, U.S. says
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, without providing proof. A U.S. official told NBC News that the claim appears to be genuine, though no final assessment has been made yet.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Woman arrested as missing young siblings found
Three siblings who were reported missing on Friday have now been found, police said.BBC News - Top stories -
Brazil Police Arrest 3 for Murder of Marielle Franco
Two politicians were arrested in the assassination of a rival, Marielle Franco, who was known for fighting corruption and police violence.The New York Times - World - Brazil -
Murder arrest at Heathrow after man hit by car
A 33-year-old man was arrested at the airport on Sunday afternoon, following the death of another man, 35.BBC News - Top stories -
Binance Executive Reportedly Breaks Out of House Arrest
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Human trafficking arrests over escort agency
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UGA's Etienne faces suspension after DUI arrest
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne could be suspended at least one game if found guilty following his DUI arrest, coach Kirby Smart said.ESPN - Sports -
Appeals court extends block on Texas migrant arrests
A federal appeals court issued a ruling late Tuesday that extends the block on a Texas immigration law that authorizes local law enforcement to arrest those suspected of entering the country illegally. The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' panel ...The Hill - Politics -
Hostages’ relatives arrested as Gaza talks break down
Family members and activists blocked a main road in Tel Aviv, demanding more be done to free them.BBC News - Top stories -
Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star
Police are questioning a man after George Gilbey fell from a height while at work.BBC News - Top stories -
Arrest of Indian Opposition Leader Draws U.S. Scrutiny
Calls for a fair and transparent trial of one of Narendra Modi’s political rivals come amid concerns India is becoming less democratic and increasingly intolerant of dissent.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump spirals as bond deadline in fraud case nears
The eye-popping judgment against former President Trump in his New York fraud case has laid bare his precarious financial status, a matter that has sent the notoriously incensed real estate mogul off the rails. In Truth Social posts, Trump has ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Deadline in Trump's $464m fraud case hours away
If Mr Trump does not post a bond to cover the penalty by Monday, his assets are at risk of seizure.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump fraud trial bond reduced to $175 million
Former President Trump's bond in his New York fraud trial has been reduced to $175 million, down from nearly half a billion dollars. Trump's "hush money" trial, meanwhile, is set to begin April 15. Robert Costa reports.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump’s bond reduced to $175mn in civil fraud case
New York appeals court gives former US president a reprieve even as he faces start of first criminal trial on April 15Financial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud
What the Crypto King's fall from grace means for the future of cryptocurrencyBBC News - Top stories - Crypto -
Are Chinese Tech Stocks Value Plays Now?
Investors are excited about U.S. artificial intelligence, less so about cash-generating Chinese tech. That might—eventually—create some opportunities.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks
Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Suicide Bomber Kills 5 Chinese Workers in Pakistan
The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.The New York Times - World - Pakistan -
BYD: Chinese electric vehicle giant with surging profits
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Suicide Attack Kills Chinese Nationals Working in Pakistan
Chinese workers in Asia and Africa have come under attack as Beijing has sought to extend its influence globally.The Wall Street Journal - World - Pakistan