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FinanceApr 18

Scottish Man Pleads Guilty to $8 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Conspiracy

A 24-year-old Scottish man admitted to participating in a scheme that defrauded at least a dozen U.S. companies and their employees of $8 million in virtual currency.

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FinanceMay 19

Multiple Cities See Major Labor Agreements Affecting Transportation and Hospitality Workers

New York and Los Angeles reached significant labor deals affecting hotel, railroad, and airport workers with substantial wage increases.

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FinanceMar 4

Kraken Becomes First Cryptocurrency Company to Access Federal Reserve Payment System

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has become the first digital asset company to gain access to the Federal Reserve's core payment infrastructure.

4 sources
FinanceMay 29

Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Establishes Presence in Argentina

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has developed ties to Argentina, reportedly due to concerns about U.S. future and alignment with the country's leadership.

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FinanceApr 26

Chevron CEO Discusses Aviation Fuel Shortages, Venezuela Oil Operations

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth addressed multiple energy challenges in a television interview, including Middle East supply disruptions and Venezuelan operations.

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FinanceApr 18

Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami; migrant deaths reach record levels

A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt as federal data shows migrant deaths in custody have reached record highs.

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FinanceMar 26

Investment Firm Warns of Multi-Decade Inflation from AI and Energy Sectors

Infrastructure and fund management company IFM Investors predicts that artificial intelligence and energy transitions will drive inflationary pressures for decades.

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FinanceJun 11

Survey: 71% of Public School Teachers Work Second Jobs

A recent survey found that 71% of U.S. public school teachers work at least one additional job, reflecting broader economic pressures.

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FinanceApr 28

Boise Cascade Fined $6.38M by DOJ in Timber Trafficking Case

Boise Cascade pleaded guilty to federal charges and agreed to pay $6.38 million in fines related to a timber trafficking scheme.

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FinanceMay 5

CK Hutchison Sells Vodafone Joint Venture Stake for $5.8 Billion

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison has agreed to sell its stake in UK mobile operator VodafoneThree to partner Vodafone Group for $5.8 billion.

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FinanceApr 17

Gas Prices Show Signs of Decline After Period of High Costs for Drivers

Gasoline prices are beginning to drop after weeks of elevated costs, providing relief to consumers who have faced financial pressure at the pump.

7 sources
FinanceMay 27

Universal Music Shareholder Opposes Ackman's $65 Billion Takeover Bid

Bollore Group CEO calls on Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman's $65 billion acquisition offer from Pershing Square Capital.

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FinanceApr 8

UK caps student loan interest rates at 6% amid inflation concerns

The UK government has set a 6% cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate student loan interest rates as inflation pressures mount.

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FinanceMar 11

Hedge Fund Manager Boaz Weinstein Criticizes Private Credit Market, Seeks Discounted Assets

Boaz Weinstein warns of problems in the private credit sector while his fund pursues discounted bids on private assets.

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FinanceMar 12

Argentina's Milei Courts Wall Street Investors Amid Market Reassessment

Argentine President Javier Milei presented his economic agenda to Wall Street investors as markets undergo broader reassessment of emerging market opportunities.

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