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Donald Trumps victory in the Iowa caucus was as dominant as expected, underscoring the exceedingly narrow path available to any of the Republican forces hoping to prevent his third consecutive nomination. And yet, for all Trumps strength within the party, the results also hinted at some of the risks the GOP will face if it
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donald Trump is expected to win the first ballot of the 2024 presidential race, as voters in Iowa gather on Monday night for caucuses that will set the pace for the Republican campaign for the
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Iran-backed Houthis struck a US-owned cargo ship on Monday, the first direct assault on a commercial vessel since American and British forces launched multiple strikes against the Yemeni rebels last week. The missile attack on
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Global leaders need a co-ordinated response to the challenges posed by AI, the chair of the world’s banking watchdog said, as he warned that the fast-developing technology “could change the course of history, not necessarily
The UK government tried to block the Japanese software company implicated in the Post Office scandal from new public IT contracts in the early 2010s in a drive nicknamed “Project Sushi”, according to British officials. The Cabinet Office pushed to formally exclude Fujitsu and other companies from bidding for government deals on the basis of
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donald Trump is the first choice of just under half of likely Republican caucus goers, according to a new poll that underscores the former president’s dominance heading into the Iowa caucuses on Monday. The poll,
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Taiwan started counting votes on Saturday afternoon in a pivotal presidential and parliamentary election that could influence China’s approach to its democratic neighbour. The eighth national vote since the country of 23.5mn first held free
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Post Office claimed tax relief on compensation it paid to victims of the postmasters scandal, sparking warnings that it risks a £100mn bill and insolvency if authorities rule the move unlawful. In its latest
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Citigroup said it expected to cut 20,000 jobs in the “medium term” as it reported its worst quarter for 15 years. Citi, which is in the middle of its biggest restructuring for two decades, reported
One Kentucky high schooler started a TikTok trend by creating a prayer wall to encourage herself and other students. Our school, along with the middle school, has struggled with suicide, Sophy Jones, who attends Whitley County High, told WKYT-TV. And, a lot of people struggle with their mental health.According to Faithwire, Jones started the prayer
A great start — Rocket Report: A Chinese launch you must see; Vulcans stunning debut “I am so proud of this team. Oh my gosh, this has been years of hard work.” Eric Berger – Jan 12, 2024 1:00 pm UTC Enlarge / Vulcan launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday.United Launch Alliance
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Loading… Loading… A new survey reveals that 99% of U.S. financial services companies put similar, or more focus, on crypto or blockchain projects in 2023 compared to prior years. What Happened: Paxos surveyed 400 U.S.-based executives from companies with at least $50 billion in assets under management or $50 billion annual payments volume. Here's a
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Shocking results — Report: Deepfake porn consistently found atop Google, Bing search results Google vows to create more safeguards to protect victims of deepfake porn. Ashley Belanger – Jan 11, 2024 9:55 pm UTC EnlargeGeorgePeters | iStock / Getty Images Plus reader comments 72 Popular search engines like Google and Bing are making it easy
Loading… Loading… Singapore-based fintech startup Alchemy Pay joined hands with Worldpay to enable users to purchase cryptocurrencies through credit and debit cards. What Happened: Alchemy Pay is partnering with U.K.-based Worldpay to grant access to the formers Visa and Mastercard payment rails. Alchemy Pays mission to promote the global adoption of digital assets by connecting
a tale of two exoplanets — Astronomers found ultra-hot, Earth-sized exoplanet with a lava hemisphere Also: A separate team found a small, cold exoplanet with a massive outer companion. Jennifer Ouellette – Jan 11, 2024 9:34 pm UTC Enlarge / Like Kepler-10 b, illustrated above, newly discovered exoplanet HD 63433 d is a small, rocky