This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. For most of his life , Mitt Romney has nursed a morbid fascination with his own death, suspecting that it might assert itself one
As Kevin McCarthy made his televised declaration earlier today that House Republicans were launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, the House speaker stood outside his office in the Capitol, a trio of American flags arrayed behind to lend an air of dignity to such a grave announcement. But McCarthy looked and sounded like
Every so often, someone asks me who my favorite politicians to write about over the years have been. I always place Bill Richardson, the longtime congressman and former governor of New Mexico, near the top of my list. I once mentioned this to Richardson himself. How high on the list? he immediately wanted to know.
Tokyo-headquartered global financial servicescompany Nomura NMR announced its $1 billion equity investment in Bermuda-based Prismic Life Reinsurance. Prudential Financial PRU and Warburg Pincus WPCBF are the other two entities that have invested in Prismic. Nomuras founding investor group accounts for a 65% stake in the equity, while Prudential Financial owns 20%, and Warburg Pincus controls
Coinbase Global IncCOIN is expanding its investment initiatives with Truflation, aiming to support Web3 and Blockchain technologies. Additionally, Coinbase is advocating for a standardized set of regulations at the upcoming G20 summit next year. About Truflation Selection Of the six onchain projects chosen byCoinbases investment arm, the companyannounced the selection of Truflation as its inaugural
Money never sleeps on Wall Street; now it doesnt have to on your street either. Leading trading app Robinhood HOOD recently introduced 24/5 trading for select stocks and ETFs. This feature enables commission-free trading of high-performing stocks and ETFs like Apple Inc. AAPL and Tesla Inc. TSLA from Sunday 8 p.m. EST to Friday 8
If you aren't aware of the waves Darcy Donavan, the "Queen of Crypto," is making in the Web3 world, you would probably still know her face. Donavan has appeared in hit movies and television shows including, "Anchorman," "Modern Family," "Parks and Recreation," "My Name is Earl," "Las Vegas," and "Nip/Tuck," to name a few. She's
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave a nod of approval to Nasdaq Incs NDAQ newest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered trading tool. The company's Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO) is being touted as the first AI order type to gain the endorsement. Heres what you need to know, and how it is going to affect
Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become
I guess we’re on pace for December layoffs, too. — Even more Google layoffs: This time its significant cuts to recruiting Google plans to slow down hiring, and that means fewer recruiters. Ron Amadeo – Sep 13, 2023 9:22 pm UTC EnlargeSean Gallup | Getty Images reader comments 72 with Google was once a company
Former PayPal PYPL President and current Lightspark CEO David Marcus emphasized that he is trying to turn Bitcoin BTC/USD into a global payment network. Marcus adds that there is high potential for the digital asset to be a universal protocol for money on the internet. In an interview with CNBCs Squawk Box, as reported by
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Former PayPal PYPL President and current Lightspark CEO David Marcus emphasized that he is trying to turn Bitcoin BTC/USD into a global payment network. Marcus adds that there is high potential for the digital asset to be a universal protocol for money on the internet. In an interview with CNBCs Squawk Box, as reported by
With rising global interest in central bank digital currency (CBDCs), Mastercard MA is firm on supporting the central bank with its CBDC program which was initially launched in August 2023. The programs partners include Ripple, Consensys, Fluency, and Fireblocks. Our goal is to drive and support interoperability across the different ways of making payments, as
Foldables just got even more niche — HPs $5,000 Spectre Foldable PC has a lot to prove 17-inch bendy OLED with an i7, 12th-gen chip will be available at the end of October. Scharon Harding – Sep 14, 2023 12:00 pm UTC reader comments 17 with HP’s foldable-screen PC. HP The right profile view shows
ATTACK OF THE 0-DAYS — With 0-days hitting Chrome, iOS, and dozens more this month, is no software safe? With 70 zero-days uncovered so far this year, 2023 is on track to set a new record. Dan Goodin – Sep 13, 2023 10:11 pm UTC EnlargeGetty Images reader comments 63 with End users, admins, and
Unity to devs: pay up — Unitys new per-install pricing enrages the game development community Fees of up to $0.20 per install threaten to upend large chunks of the industry. Kyle Orland – Sep 13, 2023 5:00 pm UTC Enlarge / Kaboom!Aurich Lawson | Getty Images reader comments 476 with For years, the Unity Engine
Microsoft Corp.MSFT announced the launch of Xbox credit cardin partnership with Mastercard IncMA . The Xbox Mastercardwill be issued by Barclays BCS with no annual fees but with many benefits for U.S. Xbox users, whowill be able to use the service from Sept. 21, 2023, across all 50 states. The credit card will become available
Share on Pinterest The CDC is recommending most people get the COVID-19 vaccine if they are over 6 months old. People Images/Getty ImagesThe Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccines that target the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant.Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax said data show their updated vaccines also work against newer variants.The CDC recommended that everyone 6
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