Jon Stewart was all smiles before the Senate vote to extend the 9/11 victims and first responders fund — but after it passed, he was sober, gracious and proud. "It has been the honor of my life to work with the men and women behind me," he said, fronting media alongside his fellow campaigners, first responders, survivors, and lawmakers. The Senate voted 97-2 to extend funding for t
Jon Stewart celebrates passage of 9/11 compensation bill: 'The honor of my life'
Historic 1970s running shoes smash their expected selling price at auction in New York.
Rare Nike trainers sell for more than £350,000
Chad Anderson, CEO at specialist space VC fund Space Angels Network, was an early investor in SpaceX and says entrants to the market need specific characteristics to succeed. Anderson says that seeing how SpaceX owner Elon Musk bounced back from failure is the best example of the type of qualities he looks for in a founder. "You need the right background, to understand what you're
This early SpaceX investor watched Elon Musk bounce back from failure — and the VC says he watches out for the same qualities when hunting for startup founders
Bitcoin price action could hit a massive $42,000 figure by the end of this year, the CEO of crypto investment firm and hedge fund Pantera Capital thinks. Bitcoin Price Trend Line Can Lead To Huge Gains Speaking on the latest episode of the Unchained Podcast on July 23, Dan Morehead said that the firm was sticking by its trusted Bitcoin price analysis to determine future performan
Bitcoin Price To Hit $42000 In 2019; $356,000 By 2021: Pantera Capital
The fracas over South Korea's airspace on Tuesday was attributed to a "device malfunction" from its aircraft, Russian officials reportedly said to the South Korean government. The alleged apology comes after Russia's defense ministry denied its aircraft intruded into South Korean air space. Russia's defense ministry said it would "immediately launch a probe and take necessary steps
South Korea claims that Russia admitted to violating its airspace with 2 bombers, and blamed it on a 'device malfunction'
Four valuation models lead to that conclusion, argues Ed Yardeni.
U.S. stock valuations are justified — even at record highs
Shares in Aston Martin have plunged as it cut sales and profit forecasts blaming macroeconomic uncertainty and weak markets in the UK and Europe.
Aston Martin shares plunge as uncertainty hits sales
Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Wednesday. The Department of Justice launched a broad probe into whether big tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, and others illegally harm competition. The DOJ did not cite any specific companies in its press release, but its reference to "market-leading online platforms" in social media, search, and e-commerce was widely
10 things in tech you need to know today
ITV reports falling profits and advertising revenues as it announces more series of hit Love Island.
Love Island goes to two series a year in 2020
British bronze medalist swimmer Duncan Scott joined protests against Chinese competitor and accused drug cheat Sun Yang on Tuesday, after Australian swimmer Mack Horton refused to stand next to Sun on the podium at the world championships in South Korea on Sunday. Sun won the 200-meter freestyle swim at the World Swimming Championships in Gwangju on Tuesday, while Scott, along wit
You're a loser, I'm a winner:' Chinese swimming superstar Sun Yang lashes out as British rival Duncan Scott joins protest against him
UNIVERSAL CREDIT needs to “come with a health warning”, Frank Field MP has said. The Chair of the Work and Pensions Committee made the comment as the committee's latest report on the welfare reform was published.
Universal Credit should ‘come with a health warning’ - MPs push for claimant compensation
The US department of justice has launched of a review of whether "market-leading online platforms" are behaving in a way which reduces competition, stifles innovation, or harms consumers.
US probes tech giants over competition fears
The network behind the documentary "Surviving R. Kelly," which explored allegations of sexual abuse against the singer, is planning an investigative documentary about billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein who is currently facing charges related to sex trafficking. The series, titled "Surviving Jeffrey Epstein," will focus on Epstein's high-profile connections which he allegedly u
Producers of R. Kelly documentary plan to follow up with a 'Surviving Jeffrey Epstein' series
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, has warned crypto enthusiasts of a scam email that has been impersonating it in a bid to lure unsuspecting investors into investing in a fake bitcoin (BTC) investment scheme, reports FT Adviser on July 22, 2019. Scam Bitcoin Email Not from theRead MoreRead More. The post by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanu