A Washington state family came within a few feet of an aggressive cougar when it ventured into their backyard and chased their beloved pets, a nail-biting video showed. On Saturday, the big cat darted out of the trees and into the Havener familys Monroe backyard, where it immediately set its sights on their two cats,
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Loading… Loading… In a surprising turn of events, venture capital firm General Catalyst, an early investor of companies like Snap Inc., Stripe and Mistral, is on the brink of raising nearly $6 billion for tech start-up investments, despite the current fundraising drought in the sector. What Happened: General Catalyst could finalize its latest fund as
Loading… Loading… Editor's note: The headline of this story has been updated to reflect that Interactive Brokers' new desktop product is in addition to, rather than a replacement of, the TWS platform. Interactive Brokers Group Inc IBKR recently launched an updated desktop trading applicationfor Windows and Mac users. Benzinga spoke with Steve Sanders, the firms
Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial is set to resume with his former lawyer and “fixer” Michael Cohen to resume testimony. Trump’s lawyers plan on undermining Cohen’s version of events and portraying him as a liar during cross-examination. Cohen previously testified to having lied to Congress, misleading the FEC, and writing phony check stubs to cover
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway on Wednesday revealed a new, $6.72 billion stake in the insurer Chubb, confirming months of speculation that it had made a big new investment. Berkshire owned 25.92 million Chubb shares as of March 31, according to a regulatory filing detailing Berkshire’s US-listed holdings as of that date. The disclosure sent Chubb’s share price to a record high
Loading… Loading… While higher interest rates make bonds appealing, navigating the buying process may be challenging, especially for inexperienced retail investors. OpenYield emerges as a better way to capitalize on high interest rates. Founded by CEO Jonathan Birnbaum and CTO Hilton Lipschitz, this fixed-income trading platform caters to the resurgent interest in bond investments. It
BUSTED — BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI An earlier iteration of the site was taken down last year; now its reincarnation is gone. Dan Goodin – May 15, 2024 10:37 pm UTC Enlarge / The front page of BreachForums. reader comments 24 The FBI and law enforcement partners worldwide have
Loading… Loading… Benzinga spoke with Mehrak Hamzeh, the chief technology officer of AppTech Payments Corp APCX , about the future of fintech. "Fraud prevention and AI are essential," Hamzeh says. "We can monitor behaviors, detect unusual activities like keystrokes or device orientation, flag anomalies, and raise alerts for fraudulent activities." Here's an edited transcript of
liquid reality — Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora Google’s video synthesis model creates minute-long 1080p videos from written prompts. Benj Edwards – May 15, 2024 8:51 pm UTC Enlarge / Still images taken from videos generated by Google Veo.Google / Benj Edwards reader comments 60 On Tuesday at
Loading… Loading… Editor's note: The headline of this story has been updated to reflect that Interactive Brokers' new desktop product is in addition to, rather than a replacement of, the TWS platform. Interactive Brokers Group Inc IBKR recently launched an updated desktop trading applicationfor Windows and Mac users. Benzinga spoke with Steve Sanders, the firms
Gone in 12 seconds — MIT students stole $25M in seconds by exploiting ETH blockchain bug, DOJ says Brothers charged in novel crypto scheme potentially face decades in prison. Ashley Belanger – May 15, 2024 8:21 pm UTC EnlargeOleksandr Shatyrov | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus reader comments 146 Within approximately 12 seconds, two
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Long look — Weight loss from Wegovy sustained for up to four years, trial shows It’s still unclear how long people will have to stay on the drugs to maintain the effects. Beth Mole – May 14, 2024 11:04 pm UTC Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people
Loading… Loading… The performance of the U.S. corporate bond market in the first quarter of the year was generally flat, though there were notable distinctions between the high-grade and high-yield sectors. Bonds issued by companies with higher credit ratings (BBB and above) experienced a slight downward trajectory, as showed by the iShares iBoxx $ Investment
Loading… Loading… In the ever-evolving landscape of Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions, staying abreast of technological advancements is not just advantageous; it's essential for survival. As businesses navigate the complexities of modern commerce, one innovation stands out as a game-changer: virtual cards. These digital payment solutions are revolutionizing the way B2B transactions are conducted, offering a myriad
Loading… Loading… The Financial Transaction Services industry is likely to be aided by the widespread adoption of digital means. To capitalize on the trend, the industry players remain equipped with efficient digital solutions suite built on collaborations and technology investments. Consumer spending habits remain favorable, which may boost transaction volumes. An uptick in cross-border volumes
Loading… Loading… Benzinga spoke with Mehrak Hamzeh, the chief technology officer of AppTech Payments Corp APCX , about the future of fintech. "Fraud prevention and AI are essential," Hamzeh says. "We can monitor behaviors, detect unusual activities like keystrokes or device orientation, flag anomalies, and raise alerts for fraudulent activities." Here's an edited transcript of
A Pennsylvania pastor is crediting Gods hand of protection after all 100 attendees survived when a tornado slammed into their church building mid-service and damaged the roof and steeple. Members of Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville, Pa., were worshiping Saturday night a few minutes after 6 p.m. local time when the twister passed through town, hitting
Loading… Loading… Janover IncJNVR announced that it achieved significant year-over-year growth in lenders on its fintech platform in 2023, providing borrowers access to a broad range of competitive loan products. In 2023, Janover noted a766% growth in banking originator sign-ups, a 647% increase in credit union originator sign-ups, and a 445% boost in the other
shuffling the deck — Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever leaves OpenAI six months after Altman ouster CEO Altman: “OpenAI would not be what it is without him.” Benj Edwards – May 15, 2024 3:05 am UTC Enlarge / An image Illya Sutskever tweeted with this OpenAI resignation announcement. From left to right: New OpenAI Chief Scientist
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