Google fires employee who protested Israel tech event, as internal dissent mounts
Google fired an employee who protested this week at an Israeli tech event, and also shuttered an internal discussion board that filled up with dissent.
Why the recent rallies in bitcoin and gold may be related, according to Wolfe Research
The bitcoin rally was catalyzed by the new ETFs and next month’s halving, but it’s being carried along for other reasons, says Wolfe Research.
Microsoft destroys rival cloud firms’ profit margins, Amazon-backed group alleges
Between 2018 and 2023, one cloud firm saw revenues from selling Microsoft products climb over 300% — but profit margins plunged, according to a complaint.
European stocks close mixed as investors assess U.S. jobs data, ECB signals
European markets closed mixed Friday, with investors digesting the European Central Bank’s updated inflation forecast and new U.S. jobs data.
Bitcoin breaks $70,000 in volatile trading, hitting a new record to end the week
The price of bitcoin jumped to a new record on Friday, topping $70,000 for the first time.
Ray Dalio says Taylor Swift should be president, posts Eras Tour selfie
Ray Dalio suggested that a President Taylor Swift would be less divisive than Joe Biden or Donald Trump, the Democratic and Republican presumptive nominees.
The ‘special relationship’ under pressure: Are Biden and Netanyahu on a collision course over Gaza?
Tensions are appearing in the historically close relationship between the White House and Israel as the war in Gaza becomes a worsening humanitarian disaster.
Gaza aid corridor from Cyprus could start this weekend, says EU president
A sea corridor to take desperately needed aid from Cyprus to besieged Palestinians in Gaza could start this weekend, the European Union said on Friday.
India says its citizens were ‘duped’ to serve in the Russian army. Now it wants them back
India is seeking the release of its nationals who have been “duped” into serving in the Russian army, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said.
Markets are hitting record highs. And economists like El-Erian and Krugman can’t shake off their fears
A fiery rally in tech stocks powered the Nasdaq 100 to a fresh record and helped the S&P 500 finish above the 5,000 mark for the first time ever last week.
