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People take part in a candlelight vigil as they call for the resignation of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean Ruling Party Demands Yoon Step Down

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country.

Bitcoin Plunges, Wipes Out $1 Billion From Crypto Market Hours After Momentous $100K Feat
Bitcoin's sudden plunge just hours after it hit $100,000 for the first time resulted in massive liquidations across the crypto market – hitting OKX and Binance traders hard.
Defiant Macron Seeks New French PM, Exit From Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime minister and find a way out of France's political crisis.
Scammers Beware: Daisy The AI Granny Is On The Line
In the unveiling video, Daisy's chat so thoroughly exasperates one scammer that he can be heard shouting, "It's nearly been an hour, for the love of (inaudible expletive)." Replies the calm and friendly Daisy, "Gosh, how time flies."
Gen Z's Savings Struggle: Sell These 7 Valuables To Catch Up
Find out how Gen Z can boost their finances by selling unwanted possessions. Find out how to get started, where to sell them, and what to sell.
World Bank Announces Record $100 Bn Support For World's Poorest Countries
The World Bank announced Thursday that it has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.
New York Police Hunt Brazen Manhattan Gunman
New York police released a new security camera picture Thursday of the man believed to have shot a top health insurance executive at close range in a brazen daylight murder outside a Manhattan hotel.
Trump Tells Bitcoin Investors 'You're Welcome' After Crypto Coin Hits $100K For First Time
President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social in order to take credit for the appreciated value of some cryptocurrencies, which had occurred after he was elected to office in November.
Cryptic Messages Found Etched On Bullets That Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Authorities have discovered that bullets used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel had chilling messages on them.

Billionaires' Wealth More Than Doubles In 10 Years: UBS

Billionaires have seen their combined wealth shoot up 121 percent over the past decade to $14 trillion, Swiss bank UBS said Thursday, with tech billionaires' coffers filling the fastest.

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Fighting AI-Driven Rent Hikes: California Cities Move Against Algorithmic Pricing
The complaint accuses RealPage, a Texas-based platform, of exploiting landlords' sensitive data, benefiting both the company and landlords while driving up rent prices at the expense of renters.
US Trade Deficit Narrows In October As Imports Fall: Govt
Powell 'Not Concerned' US Fed Would Lose Independence Under Trump

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Was Their Refuge. Then Came War, And Her Husband's Killer
The radio was playing and summer sun was streaming through the car windows when Natalya Sadykova and her husband Aydos pulled into their leafy courtyard in Kyiv where a gunman was waiting.
Lavrov Says Russia Ready To Defend Itself Through 'Any Means'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said he hoped Ukraine's allies took "seriously" Moscow's recent use of a hypersonic missile in the conflict there, and warned that Russia was ready to use "any means" to defend itself.
Everything Ukraine Is Getting In Biden's Likely Final Ukraine Aid Package
The US is sending another $725 million in weapons to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion.
German FM Urges China To Stop Backing Russia, Work For Ukraine Peace
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday warned her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's support for Moscow would impact ties and instead urged China to help end the Ukraine conflict.

$XMR Rising – Has The Time Come For Privacy Coins To Shine?

Monero, the top privacy coin by market value, may be on a comeback as it steadily climbed in the past week before surging above $205 twice Wednesday night.

Tomas Milar: Pioneering Solutions For Equity Management In The Startup Ecosystem

Equity management is a cornerstone of any business aiming to attract investors, incentivize employees, and plan for growth. For startups, in particular, getting it wrong can lead to complications that hinder scalability and investor relations.

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