Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up | TechCrunch
PayPal CEO Enrique Lores’ turnaround plan for the fintech company could include a sale — of itself. The prospect first
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World News
‘To play God’: Cuba’s healthcare system collapses under US pressure
A spike in mortality The tightening restrictions have forced the Cuban government to effectively ration care. In February, Havana announced
Middle East
Trump's approval holds at record low as US support for Iran war falls, Reuters Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) – U.S. public approval of the war with Iran fell to its lowest
Muslim News
Quba Mosque Sets 10 Rules for Wedding Ceremonies
Marriage contracts at Quba Mosque are now limited to 25 guests and 30 minutes 16 locations across the arcades and
Technology
Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B | TechCrunch
Oura, the smart ring maker, with offices in San Francisco and Finland, is reportedly planning to raise up $3 billion
UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs
By David Brunnstrom Aug 14 (Reuters) – The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for
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Lawsuit alleges Sony investigated WPP's media operation and said it ran a 'global crime scheme'
A new filing in a lawsuit from a fired WPP executive alleges that Sony, one of the ad giant’s major
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Paramount Seeks Settlement With 12 States Opposing Warner Bros. Merger
Topline Paramount Skydance is seeking a settlement with the group of states that are attempting to block its acquisition of
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Mosques unite for national day of prayer for rain
A number of masājid across the United Kingdom have announced a National Day of Prayer for Rain (Salat al-Istisqa’) on
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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways | TechCrunch
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles
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I made chef Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite 'accidentally vegan' dish. The recipe is now my go-to for an easy dinner.
It’s tempting to order take-out or make a frozen pizza for dinner, but making a restaurant-quality dish at home isn’t
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Thrive's Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria | TechCrunch
In Thrive Capital’s first-ever investor letter, founder Joshua Kushner has some unexpected things to say about his venture capital rivals
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As Saudi Arabia rallies against Yemen's Houthis, US stays focused on Iran
WASHINGTON – As Saudi Arabia gears up to head off any attempt by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to close the Bab
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities | TechCrunch
Since the end of last month, several water utilities in the United States have been hit by cyberattacks, causing alarm
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