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How irrational are Labour’s plans for migrant workers? To find out, read the small print
Despite the partial U-turn on care worker visas, the staff who keep the system afloat still face a hostile environmentIf you want to see the senselessness of Britain’s immigration…
Will Democrats’ midterms triumph put wind back in sails of the renewables sector?
Future brightens for US developers in particular after election when voters rejected Trump’s war on clean energyAfter years as collateral damage in Donald Trump’s war on climate a…
Why do sausage rolls and veterinary fees vary in price across London?
Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out.
Zcash is about to freeze $16 million in its oldest privacy pool
About 12,200 ZEC remains in Sprout, the privacy pool Zcash launched in 2016. Roughly 10,000 coins have left over the past week, but only about 40 moved out Wednesday.
The pile of lawsuits against Kalshi just grew by one
Arkansas has accused the prediction market of running illegal gambling, joining Utah and several other U.S. states that have filed criminal or civil charges.
XRP Ledger fixes a disclosed bug that could have led to the creation of new tokens
The fix went live Wednesday after validator support reset the activation clock in October. XRP itself was unaffected.
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 as Zcash jumps 12% in post-election crypto rebound
Ether rose 8% as falling oil prices and a weaker dollar helped markets recover, even as traders weighed a tougher path for U.S. crypto legislation.
Lab-grown meat was supposed to save the world. What happened?
We were promised a panacea for the climate crisis and a way to save our food system. So why is nobody firing up the chicken vats? I went to find outOn 5 August 2013, a man and a w…
‘An insult to his culture’: Italian chef sacked for not putting pineapple on pizza loses bid to get job back
Australia’s Fair Work Commission heard that Davide Tamburella was sacked after refusing to use the controversial toppingWith its sea foam-green and white decor, exposed brick colu…
‘Lawyer up’: Democrats target Trump, Big Tech after midterm sweep
Democrats wasted little time after their midterm victory, warning tech CEOs to prepare for subpoenas and signaling fresh investigations into Trump’s business dealings.
Trump Media moves $342 million in bitcoin to Crypto.com, blockchain data show
A wallet supposedly linked to Trump Media has made a large BTC transfer to Crypto.com, data tracked by Arkham show.
Trump has been humbled. Now what? - podcast
Journalist Molly Ball reports from Washington DC after the Republicans’ resounding midterms defeat. Will the party finally distance itself from Donald Trump? And what will the Dem…
How Abdul El-Sayed would build Medicare for All, from a wealth tax to a Fed-style governing board
The Michigan Democrat co-wrote a 2021 guide to single-payer that would fold Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA subsidies into one fund, with new taxes on the wealthy to cover the rest.
Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop
The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidatesElon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nea…
India warns AI-powered hackers targeting crypto exchanges at ‘machine speed’
India’s cybersecurity agency says a threat actor is escalating an AI-assisted hacking campaign targeting crypto exchanges and other financial firms.
Australia's oldest department store David Jones collapses after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities
Exclusive: Government should introduce ‘flexi-jobs’ alongside subsidies and skills support, former minister will sayThe British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for tho…
Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.
LIV Golf’s attempted relaunch collapses after new lead investor withdraws, reports say
BC Partners reportedly walks away after player exodusLIV set to appear at bankruptcy hearing on ThursdayThe rebel LIV Golf tour’s attempt to relaunch itself after filing for bankr…
Mercado Bitcoin says phased reopening to begin Monday, will cover losses
Customers will initially be able to view their holdings, while withdrawals and trading remain suspended pending security checks.
Tokenization and stablecoins may weather Democrats' sweep as broader crypto rules face uncertainty
Wall Street's push to bring finance onto blockchain rails may continue under existing laws, though the SEC and CFTC face tougher oversight and questions over how long their rules …
Crypto's Washington hopes fade, but Grayscale and BlackRock see growth ahead
The asset manager says global demand and institutional adoption will sustain the industry despite a political setback, while BlackRock sees little impact on its crypto business.
Appeals court tosses lawsuit over Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout, ruling homeowners can’t sue over notices
The decision reverses a Staten Island judgment that ordered the city to redo its notices. Other legal challenges continue.
Why Bitcoin's Next Soft Fork Could Feel Like a Practice Run
Matt Corallo explains why patching four legacy bugs is about rebuilding muscle memory, just as much as it’s about Bitcoin maintenance.