PayPal on Monday became the first major U.S. fintech company to offer its own crypto token with a dollar-pegged stablecoin known as PayPal USD, making big promises of how it can move money between millions of crypto investors. The company is entering an extremely crowded market already dominated by stablecoins like tether and USDC, at
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Five people have been arrested after an incident on London’s Oxford Street following posts that circulated on social media appearing to encourage mass disorder. Police also issued 24 dispersal orders as crowds gathered on the busy street. Two young men were led away from an area near a McDonald’s fast food restaurant in handcuffs, close
A government minister has called for “absentee” Tory MP Nadine Dorries to officially resign, saying her constituents are not being properly represented – while a Labour MP has said the Conservative is “taking voters for a ride”. Robert Jenrick said Downing Street will “consider” proposals to oust her from the Commons but she should “get
Emmy-winning actor Billy Porter has said he is having to sell his house because of the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The comments by the actor, singer and stage star, who is best known for his portrayal of Pray Tell in New York drama series Pose, offer an insight into the struggles faced not just by
Eleven people are missing after a fire broke out at a holiday home for disabled people in eastern France. Seventeen others were led to safety with one person taken to hospital, local authorities said. Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said there were likely several casualties after the fire ravaged the cottage, which was hosting the group
Seth Rogen says the film studios and streaming giants are unable to get on the same page because they “hate each other” as the Hollywood writers’ strike enters its 100th day with no hint of an agreement. Both actors and writers are on strike for the first time since 1960, bringing the film and TV
Six English water companies are facing legal action over allegations they under-reported pollution discharges and overcharged customers as a result. Professor Carolyn Roberts, an environmental and water consultant, said she is planning to bring a string of cases to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in a bid to secure more than £800m compensation on behalf of
In this article WE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT 29 July 2023, Australia, Sydney: The logo of “Wework,” a company that offers office space and coworking spaces for the self-employed and businesses, lights up downtown in front of skyscrapers. Sebastian Christoph Gollnow | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Four years ago WeWork was preparing
Former Lizzo dancer Arianna Davis was tearful as she spoke about her experience of working with the singer, saying that people are afraid to speak up because they are ‘so scared’ for their jobs. Lizzo is yet to comment on claims from three of her former backing dancers who’re accusing her of harassment. It’s claimed
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A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. Tesla, like many other automakers, had previously explored adding solar to electric vehicles, but it has never pulled the trigger
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. Stocks sink Eli Lilly surges Palo Alto slumps 1. Stocks sink U.S. stocks tumbled Tuesday after Moody’s downgraded the credit rating on a slew of small and mid-sized banks, sending
In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Apple CEO Tim Cook holds a new iPhone 14 Pro during an Apple special event on September 07, 2022 in Cupertino, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apple’s iOS 17 will include one of the biggest revamps to the iPhone’s phone app in years. The
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has reportedly been involved in a major data breach affecting officers and civilian staff. The breach involves the names, ranks and other personal data, but does not involve the officers’ and civilians’ private addresses, the Press Association reports. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has been notified about the
Lee Anderson has refused to apologise for saying asylum seekers who don’t want to be housed on barges should “f*** off back to France”. But the Conservative deputy chairman also said there was “no doubt” the government had failed to tackle illegal immigration. Tory MP Mr Anderson made the remark about asylum seekers after it
DJ Casper – the musician behind dance hit the Cha Cha Slide – has died at the age of 58. His wife told ABC7 Chicago the musician, who was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016, had passed away. She said: “Casper was a fun-loving, giving person. “He was a genuine, family-oriented man. “He
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Aug 8, 2023, 10:45 AM ET Entering last week’s Citi Open in Washington D.C., Coco Gauff had never won a title on American soil. Nor, for that matter, had she won a title at anything other than a 250-level event. And as her last match had been a devastating first-round defeat at
Aug 8, 2023, 09:05 AM ET “Dana White’s Contender Series” returns this week for Season 7. The show has been the path for many of the talented fighters on the UFC’s roster today, including former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill, “Suga” Sean O’Malley, who will challenge Aljamain Sterling for the men’s bantamweight belt at
Details of tens of millions of voters could have been accessed by hackers who targeted the elections watchdog. The Electoral Commission revealed on Tuesday it was targeted by a cyber attack which allowed “hostile actors” to access electoral registers. They apologised for the breach but said there was little risk it could influence the outcome
Downing Street has defended Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson after he said asylum seekers who don’t want to be housed in barges should “f*** off back to France”. When asked if this view represented the government, Number 10 pointed to comments made by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, who said the “indignation” of the Ashfield MP