“If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment,” the U.S. Supreme Court said in the 1989 case Texas v. Johnson, “it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.” In practice, that principle means all sorts of despicable utterances,
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Its a measure of Donald Trumps hold on the Republican Party that his unprecedented criminal indictment is strengthening, not loosening, his grip. Trump was on the defensive after Novembers midterm election because many in the GOP blamed voter resistance to him for the partys disappointing results. But five months later he has reestablished himself as
Accessorize — Simple accessory upgrades for your MacBook Pro or Mac mini Get the most out of your Mac workstation with tools for productivity and comfort. Corey Gaskin – Apr 6, 2023 1:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The latest MacBook Pro.Samuel Axon reader comments 0 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
There are currently over 410,000 brokerage firms in America offering a range of financial services. However, as more and more ordinary citizens start trading, the brokerage firms that succeed will likely be the ones that empower retail investors by offering cutting-edge access to the market. Around $362 billion in daily volume is traded on exchanges
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sounded an alarm for the entire banking sector. Big European banks including giants Deutsche Bank DB and Credit Suisse CS had their foundationsshaken, while several cryptocurrency and regional banks in the U.S. failed. Yet, while the first reaction of startups and depositors operating with Silicon Valley Bank has
cash for cache — Review: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D is the cheapest way to get the most out of a $1,500 GPU The X3D series isn’t perfect, but it pairs well with top-tier graphics cards. Andrew Cunningham – Apr 5, 2023 1:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Andrew Cunningham reader comments 69
Hindenburg Research issued a short report that sent shares of Block Inc SQ down on Thursday. Analysts are sharing their reactions and takes on the allegations from the short seller. The Block Analysts: Bernstein analyst Harshita Rawat has an Outperform rating and a price target of $90. Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette has an Equal
Genesis Market shutdown — Operation Cookie Monster: Feds seize notorious hacker marketplace Genesis Market sold user data and a tool that mimics each victim’s web browser. Jon Brodkin – Apr 5, 2023 8:44 pm UTC Enlarge / Domain seizure message at genesis.market. reader comments 22 with Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
India and UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing digital currencies. What Happened: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) signed the MoU in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The MoU focuses on exploring various emerging areas of financial technology (fintech), with
Dark side of the moon — How Pink Floyd inspired research into medieval monks and volcanology Study combines medieval European, Middle Eastern texts with ice core and tree ring data Jennifer Ouellette – Apr 5, 2023 9:13 pm UTC Enlarge / Illumination from the late 14th or early 15th century, which portrays two individuals observing
Kyiv is willing to discuss the future of Crimea with Moscow if its forces reach the border of the Russian-occupied peninsula, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the Financial Times. The comments by Andriy Sybiha, deputy head of Zelenskyy’s office, are the most explicit statement of Ukraine’s interest in negotiations since it
Beyond Thunderdome — Clash of the AI titans: ChatGPT vs. Bard in a showdown of wits and wisdom We compare two top AI language models in seven categories to pick a winner. Benj Edwards – Apr 5, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / An AI-generated image of two robots fighting in an arena.Benj Edwards /
Frontier fintechs are a rapidly growing sector in the financial industry. These new players in the industry offer innovative solutions to traditional financial services, often using cutting-edge technology to provide fast, convenient and cost-effective financial solutions. One of the key characteristics of frontier fintechs is their focus on customer-centricity. Unlike traditional financial institutions, fintech companies
With the advent of fintech and neo-banking, many issues and pain points that have long plagued the traditional financial system have been alleviated. Accessing personal finances has never been easier. Whether applying for a loan, budgeting or cashing a check, much of an individuals financial life is mediated digitally. This has meant huge growth for
Exchanges like Cboe Global Markets Inc CBOE have introduced daily expiry options, often called 0 DTE, which offer investors exposure to increased profit potential at a lower cost. The use of these 0 DTE options has exploded; options expiring in 24 hours or less now account for a steadily increasing share of the total volume
Ethereum's largest ecosystem update since The Merge occurred. Crypto players showcased new products at ETHDenver 2023. Among the highlights: implementing EIP-4337, an Ethereum Improvement Proposal that improves the ecosystem without changing its consensus-layer code. The proposal is known as Account Abstraction. See Also: Ethereum Rises Above This Major Level; XDC Network, Nexo Among Top Gainers
Tactile necromancy — New buckling spring keyboards re-create IBMs iconic Model F for modern computers USB, modern OS support and customization options meet vintage IBM inspiration. Scharon Harding – Apr 4, 2023 8:00 pm UTC Enlarge / Model F Labs’ Classic Style F104 Model F keyboard starts at $420.Model F Keyboards reader comments 103 with
Donald Trump has arrived at a Manhattan courthouse to be formally charged in connection with payments made to buy the silence of a porn actress ahead of his 2016 campaign for the White House. The arraignment of Trump marks the first criminal case against a former or sitting US president and will fire the starting
This month, Wealthfront launched fractional share trading of stocks with zero commissions. Wealthfront Stock Investing Accounts, which can be opened with just $1, offer clients curated stock selections and round out the brands saving, investing, and lending suite. To learn more, Benzinga spoke with vice president of product Dave Myszewski, who began his career at
Most decentralized finance (DeFi) lending is secured through collateral offered up by borrowers. Billions of dollars are currently locked in DeFi lending protocols like Aave, MakerDAOand Compound. These applications are only useful for the richest 1% of crypto users, as large sums of capital are needed to take out loans. Enter Huma Finance, a startup