As the month of November draws near, it brings with it a sense of anticipation for two things – delicious food and thrilling sports, both of which I am a huge fan of. I’ve already got my Thanksgiving dinner planned out, however, I’m still in search of exciting movies and […]
Authors Makiko Yamazaki and Anton Bridge report that Fuji Soft’s leading shareholder has confirmed its backing for KKR’s proposal to acquire the Japanese software developer. This confirmation adds fuel to the $4 billion tug-of-war between two of the world’s most significant private equity firms. Singapore-based 3D Investment Partners, the main […]
Despite his substantial wealth, this individual’s millions are eclipsed by the broader involvement of the cryptocurrency industry in political campaigns, primarily driven by the super PAC Fairshake. This organization has received a staggering $169 million in contributions, largely from leading crypto entities such as Coinbase Inc. (COIN), Ripple Labs, and […]
The chief executive of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC), Catherine Tait, is currently under review by a House of Commons committee for her travel and accommodation expenses, which totalled approximately $6,000 at the Paris Olympics last summer. During Monday’s committee meeting for Canadian heritage, MPs questioned Tait about her trip […]
South Korea’s intelligence service reported on Friday that they suspect North Korea has started deploying four military units, which consist of 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to support Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine. South Korea’s President, Yoon Suk Yeol, labeled this involvement as a “serious global security risk.” Since North […]
The White House has put forth a new rule that would allow individuals with private health insurance to obtain over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the “morning after” pill, and contraceptive pills, at no cost. As it currently stands, insurers are required to cover the costs of prescribed contraception, […]
Explore RFA’s Burmese commentary on this topic. An overcrowded ferry transporting 70 passengers capsized in the southern waters of Myanmar on Sunday evening. Eight fatalities were confirmed, with 17 individuals, including school-going children returning from a holiday break, reported missing, as per a source from the rescue team who communicated […]
SLASH $20 OFF THE PRICE: As of Oct. 21, the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones are available for just $38 on Amazon. This equates to a remarkable 37% reduction from the original price. There’s nothing quite like the experience of quality over-ear headphones. They offer comfort, excellent sound isolation, and of […]
Robinhood, the popular online investment platform, has announced it is introducing margin trading in the UK. This feature allows investors to borrow money to enhance their trading activities. The decision comes after the company’s recent discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, and the subsequent approval […]
Title: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: A Slow yet Steady Progress El Salvador’s decision to embrace Bitcoin as legal tender has been met with skepticism from certain corners. This stance gained further ground when a recent study revealed that a mere 7.5% of Salvadorans are using Bitcoin for their transactions, leaving […]
