‘Seattle can’t survive this’: Critics hammer socialist mayor after Starbucks reversal
Seattle Democratic Mayor Katie Wilson’s sudden about-face on Starbucks has raised new concerns that progressive politics and anti-business rhetoric are driving jobs, investment and major employers out of deep blue cities. Wilson, who has previously urged residents to boycott the Seattle-based coffee giant, acknowledged in an interview published Sunday that her comments would “do more…
Has the Arizona defense improved at all?
introduce As spring training begins this year, I wrote an article on how the Diamondbacks can improve their defense as they try to get back to the playoffs. This argument focuses on two changes: roster changes/upgrades and the individual progress of several young players becoming increasingly comfortable and confident in their respective positions. This is…
MoonPay expands into tokenized assets and DeFi markets with new platform for banks
MoonPay is betting that institutions want wider access to on-chain financial products beyond simple cryptocurrency purchases. The crypto payments company said on Thursday it launched MoonPay Trade, a platform designed to connect banks, fintechs and enterprises with tokenized assets, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and stablecoin liquidity across more than 200 blockchains through a single integration….
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak got cheers, not boos, after telling students they ‘all have AI — actual intelligence’
Steve Wozniak gave the commencement address at Grand Valley State University earlier this month. He cheered after telling students they had artificial intelligence, or “real intelligence.” Students booed some other executives who supported artificial intelligence in commencement speeches. Steve Wozniak did something no other college commencement speaker could this year: win applause when talking about…
🚨 Efraín hits out at Cruz Azul: they’ve been most favoured in the play-offs
Efraín Juárez took aim at Cruz Azul during his post-match press conference after La Máquina’s first leg of the Liga MX final due to La Máquina’s complaints about the referee. The Cougars head coach bluntly pointed out that the Blue Cross is the referee’s favorite team in this postseason: advertise “I’m amazed that an organization…
Assessing Crypto ETPs in an Evolving Market
In today’s newsletter, Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Sarah Cummings provides insights and considerations when evaluating cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. Then, on Ask the Expert, Ryan Tannahill from iA Private Wealth USA answers questions about borrowing against Bitcoin assets. Evaluating Cryptocurrency ETPs in a Changing Market When evaluating exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investors often focus on factors such…
North Korean women deny ‘rough’ play ahead of Asian club final
The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit South Korea in eight years says his players are not “rude” as they prepare for Saturday’s Asian Women’s Champions League final. Naegogo Women’s Football Club defeated Suwon FC Women in the semi-finals earlier this week in Suwon, South Korea, and faced Japan’s Tokyo Green…
Power outages recorded in Ukraine’s Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say
TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) – An emergency power outage occurred in the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye region of Ukraine on Friday, Kommersant newspaper quoted Russian-appointed governor Yevgeny Balitsky as saying. However, he said that critical infrastructure was operating normally but did not provide further details, Kommersant newspaper reported. Separately, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed head of the southern…
U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards
Amid a surge in postseason numbers, the top professional hockey league has agreed to coordinate oversight of popular prediction market betting with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, entering into a new memorandum of understanding similar to one recently struck by Major League Baseball. The NHL last year formalized its official prediction market partnership with…
John McEnroe backs Emma Raducanu decision to reverse ‘nonsensical’ coaching call
John McEnroe has backed Emma Raducanu’s decision to rehire Andrew Richardson after dismissing their initial split as “pointless”. Richardson was Raducanu’s coach when she stunningly became the first qualifier to win a Grand Slam title at the 2021 US Open. advertise But the British number one then immediately opted to relinquish his services as she…
