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Henry Koperski Isn't Joking Anymore
The New Yorker - 15 May 2023 12:00
An in-demand accompanist to comedians (Matteo Lane, Catherine Cohen, Matt Rogers), he now also performs solo, as his alter ego, Henki Skidu, with a magic rock around his neck.
What Exactly Can The Milwaukee Bucks Do This Offseason?
Forbes - 15 May 2023 14:42
The Milwaukee Bucks are very limited in what they can do to improve their roster this offseason.
'American Idol' Viewers Reeling After 'One Of The Most Talented Singers' Gets Cut
Forbes - 15 May 2023 16:51
Fans can't believe this contestant was sent home just one week before the finals.
What is the debt ceiling? What happens if we default, and why you should care.
USA Today - 15 May 2023 13:52
A contentious partisan conflict over raising the debt ceiling is playing out. The U.S. is set to run out of money to pay its bills as early as June 1.
Harvard Economics Professor: US Default Could Spark Global Financial Crisis
Bitcoin.com - 15 May 2023 02:30
Harvard economics professor Kenneth Rogoff, who previously served as the chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has warned that the U.S. defaulting on its debt obligations could spark a global financia...
Hedge Fund Mogul Stanley Druckenmiller Warns of 'Hard Landing' for US Economy
Bitcoin.com - 15 May 2023 00:30
Billionaire hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller has a dire prediction for the U.S. economy: a recession is looming, and it’s likely set to hit this June. Druckenmiller's forecast comes as American consumer spendin...
Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and Others Back Canton Network, a New Financial Blockchain - Here's What You Need to Know
Crypto News - 15 May 2023 15:00
A number of prominent technology and digital asset firms have expressed support for Canton Network, a new blockchain seeking to streamline financial markets through the use of Web3 technology. In a recent press release, ...
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Transfers $75M of Ether to Staking Service Figment
Coin Desk - 15 May 2023 14:23
The maneuver represents one of the largest transfers of funds for Celsius Network since it filed for bankruptcy protection in July.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces Back From Friday Lows
Coin Desk - 15 May 2023 14:11Former University of Chicago Chancellor Robert Zimmer and his wife buy Lincoln Park home for $3.3M
Chicago Tribune - 15 May 2023 13:42
The couple have bought and sold several high-end properties over the past few years.
Ribbon Finance's Decentralized Exchange Aevo Unveils Altcoin Options Trading
Coin Desk - 15 May 2023 13:00
Users will be able to trade options tied to coins like LDO, PEPE, SUI, ARB, LTC, APT, and others, which was previously possible only through an over-the-counter desk. .
Rusty Old Oil Tankers Fetch Big Bucks
Wall Street Journal - 15 May 2023 13:00
Shipping companies are enjoying an earnings bonanza even if they won't carry Russia's oil.
The manager of a Popeyes franchise 'screamed' obscenities at federal investigators and slammed the kitchen door so hard it shook the building, the Labor Department said
Business Insider - 15 May 2023 12:48
The district manager's actions and tone "caused the investigators to fear for their physical well-being," the DOL wrote in a lawsuit.
'Indestructible' self-storage industry is booming, thanks to our overstuffed lifestyles
USA Today - 15 May 2023 12:13
"At the end of the world everyone says there will only be Twinkies and cockroaches left," said Courtney Kahler. "And I've added self-storage to that. It's an indestructible industry."
China Jails Elderly U.S. Citizen For Life On Espionage Charges
Forbes - 15 May 2023 12:11
A Chinese court convicted 78-year-old American citizen John Shing-Wan Leung on charges of espionage.
The future of Ikea's blue box stores? Midnight raves and colossal art
Fast Company - 15 May 2023 06:01
We talk to Ingka Group’s creative director Marcus Engman about Ikea’s bold retail plans. It wasn’t the first time cops broke up a party at Ikea. Read Full Story
UK at risk of forgetting 'how to do things for ourselves', home secretary to say as she calls for net migration cut
Sky News - 15 May 2023 01:47
Britain is at risk of forgetting "how to do things for ourselves", the home secretary will warn, as she increases pressure on Rishi Sunak to cut net migration.
Dow Jones Newswires: Australia's Newcrest Mining agrees to $17.5 billion takeover by Newmont
Market Watch - 15 May 2023 00:53
Newcrest Mining said it has agreed to a $17.5 billion takeover by Newmont, extending a wave of deals in the sector as global miners seek to boost their exposure to metals like copper and gold.
: Debt-ceiling talks between Biden, congressional leaders likely to resume Tuesday
Market Watch - 15 May 2023 00:45
The second round of debt-ceiling talks between the White House and congressional leaders is tentatively set for Tuesday, President Joe Biden said Sunday.
Newmont Agrees to Acquire Australia's Newcrest for $17.5 Billion
Wall Street Journal - 15 May 2023 00:42
The deal would be the largest ever in the gold-mining industry.
Contaminated water in North Carolina has been linked to a higher risk of Parkinson's in a new study of over 300,000 veterans
Business Insider - 15 May 2023 23:58
The study found a strong connection between contaminated water at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune and a higher risk of Parkinson's in over 300,000 veterans.
Liquid Staking Leader Lido Upgrades to Second Version on Ethereum
Coin Desk - 15 May 2023 23:57
Lido users can now unstake their stETH and receive ETh at a 1:1 ratio.