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Pat Conaty obituary
Other lives: Charity executive helping people in poverty whose initiatives led to the foundation of National Debtline
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TD Cowen Gives Stablecoin Yield Ban 10% Odds as Banks Plan Push in Democrat-Led Congress
Bitcoin Magazine TD Cowen Gives Stablecoin Yield Ban 10% Odds as Banks Plan Push in Democrat-Led Congress TD Cowen's Jaret Seiberg puts only a 10% chance on a congressional ban on platform stablecoin yield over the next two years, even as banks renew their push after Democratic midterm wins. This post TD Cowen Gives Stablecoin Yield Ban 10% Odds as Banks Plan Push in Democrat-Led Congress first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
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Finance
Nvidia’s board needs to do some succession planning – sharpish | Nils Pratley
The chipmaker faces business risks and political scrutiny due to its over-reliance on founder and CEO Jensen Huang Why is Nvidia’s Jensen Huang at the centre of a US-China row? Too big – and too well-connected – to sack? One doesn’t have to be overly cynical to think Jensen Huang, the Nvidia boss, starts with one huge advantage as the chipmaker’s board starts its independent investigation into the alleged honeytrap spy scandal. The world of US big tech is not, to put it mildly, strong on checks and balances on a founder’s power. Huang does not enjoy the supercharged voting rights that are par
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International
Nine Zimbabweans caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine
Hundreds of people from different African countries have been recruited to fight for Russia, according to Ukraine.
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The Pope meets the Argentines, 2.5 million faithful at his mass in Buenos Aires
Popular enthusiasm exploded Monday on the second day of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Argentina, where 2.5 million faithful attended his open-air mass in Buenos Aires, the most massive of his…
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International
John Oliver on Pete Hegseth’s military plans: ‘Dr Seuss for concussed bigots’
Late-night host discussed the defense secretary’s attacks on DEI, time as a Fox News host and ties to nationalist groups
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Five keys about the video game "Grand Theft Auto"
The "Grand Theft Auto" saga, a global cultural phenomenon but also the subject of controversy and a money-making machine, is about to present a new installment on November 19.
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Ursula von Rydingsvard obituary
Sculptor whose large, complex works were often constructed from cedar beams
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How did social media pioneers react to the appointment of Ali Maher as technical director of the Egyptian national team?
Ali Maher was appointed technical director of the Egyptian national team, succeeding Hossam Hassan. What are his most notable achievements in the Egyptian League? What is his role in discovering young talents?
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Crypto
Binance to shut down its Bitcoin mining pool – Despite $233M in Q3 revenue
Is this a sign that the Bitcoin mining industry is entering a period of consolidation?
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International
The Al-Ayyat accident brings the issue of train accidents back to the forefront and raises demands for accountability
The accident of two trains collided in Egypt sparked widespread criticism on social media and in the local media, much of which focused on the Minister of Transport, Lieutenant General Kamel Al-Wazir, amid accusations of deficiencies in the management of the railway facility, despite what was announced that billions of pounds were spent on developing it over the past years.
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Did you solve it? The multi-choice maths quiz taking over the world
The answer to today’s puzzle
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