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Backpage publisher James Larkin, 74, dies by suicide a week before prostitution trial
New York Post - 4 Aug 2023 18:06
Larkin is survived by his wife, Molly, and their six children.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is a 'work-from-work' company, says leaked email tightening office mandate
New York Post - 4 Aug 2023 00:43
According to a leaked company memo, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin shocked staffers by telling them they must report to an office five days per week.
Jennifer Lopez Wants You To Know Why She Created Delola, And How She Enjoys Drinking It
Forbes - 4 Aug 2023 15:34
An interview with the acclaimed actress, singer, dancer, producer and, now, liquor brand entrepreneur.
Google luring workers back to office with 'summer special' at on-site hotel
New York Post - 4 Aug 2023 19:56
The on-site hotel at Google's new Mountain View, Calif., Bay View canopy campus is offering full-time employees short-term stays for $99 per night.
A Ukrainian drone spotted a fellow wounded soldier bleeding out on a battlefield. He crawled back to safety after the drone dropped off water and aid: report
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2023 03:57
Serhiy, a Ukrainian soldier, can be seen in drone footage crawling to safety after a drone brought him life-saving supplies, per CNN.
Fisker's new electric pickup is one of the coolest Cybertruck and F-150 Lightning rivals yet
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2023 20:58
The Fisker Alaska, revealed on Thursday, is a small, relatively affordable electric pickup truck with a bed that can extend from 4.5 to 9.2 feet.
Regulator: Failed Kansas bank 'victim of a scam'
American Banker - 4 Aug 2023 17:29
Kansas Banking Commissioner David Herndon told American Banker that his agency declared Heartland Tri-State Bank insolvent because of a "very sudden" event that crippled the bank financially.
Today's Wordle #776 Hints, Clues And Answer For Friday, August 4th
Forbes - 4 Aug 2023 03:05
How to solve today's Wordle. Hints, clues and the daily Wordle answer. Also, play competitive Wordle and learn more about each day's word.
Looter Behind $61M Curve Hack Starts Returning Assets, Raising Hope for Recovery
Coin Desk - 4 Aug 2023 16:31
The exploited protocols offered a 10% bounty Thursday for returning the rest of the assets until the end f this week.
Don't Worry, AMC Has Enough 'Walking Dead' To Last Through All The Strikes, They Say
Forbes - 4 Aug 2023 15:33
AMC is trying to reassure investors that despite lower ad revenue and falling AMC+ subscribers, that the current actor and writers strikes will not disrupt its biggest franchise, The Walking Dead, now fractured into spin...
Triple-Digit Heat, but No Electric Bill? For Passive Homeowners, 'It's Hard to Go Back'
Wall Street Journal - 4 Aug 2023 03:00Russia Has Concentrated Half Its Forces For A Countercounteroffensive. It Might Backfire.
Forbes - 4 Aug 2023 00:50
While it's fair to say the Ukrainians are struggling in the south, advancing but at high cost, it's equally fair to say the Russians are struggling in the northeast.
$50 an hour to wait in line? How Trump's arraignment became a windfall for line-sitting gig workers
USA Today - 4 Aug 2023 21:15
Some media outlets used line sitters to access former President Donald Trump's 2020 election arraignment.
Australian Regulator Sues Etoro to 'Protect Consumers From High-Risk CFD Products'
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2023 13:30
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against the crypto platform Etoro. The lawsuit relates to Etoro’s contract for difference (CFD) product which ASIC alleges to be in breach...
Crypto Assets Held in Self-Custody Wallets Have 'a Non-Zero Chance' of Getting Stolen -- Fairside Network CEO
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2023 11:30
According to Brandon Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Fairside Network, self-custody crypto wallets generally lack inbuilt insurance coverage to protect against theft or loss. Brown attributes this to the challenges enco...
Russia Says BRICS Currency Unlikely in Near Future but De-Dollarization Grows Globally
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2023 03:30
Russia says that a common BRICS currency is unlikely to be feasible in the near future but the process of de-dollarization of the global economy is inexorably underway. Russian Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov added that ma...
Did A Cultural Shift In Consumption Help Apple Surpass 1 Billion Paid Subscriptions?
Forbes - 4 Aug 2023 01:40
Apple's latest earnings show signs of stall-out for iPhone while the services business picks up the slack pointing to an interesting shift in the culture of consumption.
Google Search Antitrust Suit Narrowed by Federal Judge Ahead of September Trial
Wall Street Journal - 4 Aug 2023 20:26Alphabet sold almost 90% of its Robinhood stake last quarter
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2023 18:55
The Google-parent sold roughly 4.3 million shares of the trading platform, and also sold 23andMe and Duolingo stock.
Germany Pay For Lack Of Plan B With World Cup Group Stage Exit
Forbes - 4 Aug 2023 18:12
Euro 2022 finalists Germany were among the firm favorites at the World Cup. Despite a good start, their campaign ended in the group stage for the first time ever.
Kum & Go Launches New Personalized Mobile App and Rewards Program
Retail Touch Points - 4 Aug 2023 17:50
Convenience retailer Kum & Go has debuted a new mobile app touting personalized features along with its new "&Rewards" loyalty program. The new app will display information relevant to each customer, including shopping r...
A Goldilocks Job Market is in Sight
Wall Street Journal - 4 Aug 2023 16:51
Unemployment fell, but immigration and more young people and women working could cool a still-hot labor market