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thehill.com - Julia Shapero - Prediction markets draw fresh scrutiny after massive Maduro bet
Prediction markets draw fresh scrutiny after massive Maduro bet
The Hill

Prediction markets are facing new congressional scrutiny after a large-scale wager on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ouster by the Trump administration raised suspicions about insider trading in the rapidly growing industry. The…

businessinsider.com - Geoff Weiss - Nvidia gained these 9 key leaders, while these 3 departed in the last year
Nvidia gained these 9 key leaders, while these 3 departed in the last year
Business Insider

Nvidia has added high-profile names to its senior leadership and technical ranks over the past year, as the chipmaker reaches new levels of visibility and wealth. Nvidia's latest major hire is its first chief marketing officer, Alison Wagonfeld, a…

upi.com - Banyeliz Muñoz - EU-Mercosur trade deal to be signed in Paraguay
EU-Mercosur trade deal to be signed in Paraguay
UPI

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Paraguay will host the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and the Southern Common Market, known by its Spanish acronym Mercosur, on Saturday after EU member states reached consensus last…

newswire.ca - AI Can Unlock $4.5 Trillion in U.S. Labor Productivity Today, Reveals Cognizant's Latest 'New Work, New World 2026' Report
AI Can Unlock $4.5 Trillion in U.S. Labor Productivity Today, Reveals Cognizant's Latest 'New Work, New World 2026' Report
CNW

Cognizant's study shows AI is accelerating faster than projected, with 93% of jobs potentially affected today Findings also point to the limits of AI's impact, with skilling and human judgment playing a critical role in how organizations capture…

barchart.com - Rob Isbitts - Thursday Earnings Preview: Look to These Banking Giants for Key Consumer Insights
Thursday Earnings Preview: Look to These Banking Giants for Key Consumer Insights
Barchart.com

If Wednesday's reports from banking giants like Bank of America (BAC) and Citi (C) are the appetizers, Thursday, Jan. 15, is the main course for understanding the actual health of the American consumer and the regional lending landscape. While the…

bangordailynews.com - BDN Community - First National Bank appoints Martin as executive vice president, chief information officer
First National Bank appoints Martin as executive vice president, chief information officer
Bangor Daily News

DAMARISCOTTA – Tony C. McKim, president and CEO of First National Bank and its parent company The First Bancorp, recently announced the appointment of Brad Martin. “Brad brings a combination of technical expertise, leadership…

helpnetsecurity.com - SpyCloud launches Supply Chain Threat Protection to expose vendor identity risk
SpyCloud launches Supply Chain Threat Protection to expose vendor identity risk
Help Net Security

SpyCloud has released Supply Chain Threat Protection solution, an advanced layer of defense that expands identity threat protection across the extended workforce, including organizations' entire vendor ecosystems. SpyCloud Supply Chain Threat…

satellitetoday.com - Rachel Jewett - IonQ Hires Katie Arrington for CIO Role
IonQ Hires Katie Arrington for CIO Role
Via Satellite

IonQ is hiring Katie Arrington to be its new chief information officer (CIO) in a high-profile hire for the quantum company. In her most recent role, Arrington performed the duties of the Department of Defense's chief information officer. Arrington…

washingtonexaminer.com - Emily Hallas - Vance Secret Service agent suspended for spilling sensitive info
Vance Secret Service agent suspended for spilling sensitive info
Washington Examiner

One of the Secret Service agents on Vice President JD Vance's security detail was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday after being accused of leaking sensitive information. The agent was captured on video footage and in text messages published…

abcnews.go.com -  KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer - One Tech Tip: Californians have a new privacy tool for deleting their data
One Tech Tip: Californians have a new privacy tool for deleting their data
ABC News

New year, new privacy rules. At least for Californians. Since Jan. 1, residents of the Golden State can use a new tool to request removal of their personal information held by more than 500 data brokers. The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or…

globenewswire.com - Man Group PLC - Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc
Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc
GlobeNewswire

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) (a) Full name of discloser:Man Group PLC(b) Owner or controller…

independent.co.uk - Mike Bedigan - Crypto betting site Polymarket under fire for taking direct wagers on wars
Crypto betting site Polymarket under fire for taking direct wagers on wars
The Independent

Polymarket, a popular crypto-based betting market, has come under fire from U.S. lawmakers for allowing users to place direct wagers on wars. In recent weeks, the site has added multiple betting contracts that allow users to gamble on potential…

nytimes.com - Henry Bushnell - FIFA says it received record 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
FIFA says it received record 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
The New York Times

FIFA says it received more than 500 million requests for 2026 World Cup tickets in the month-long application window that closed on Tuesday. The window opened shortly after December's World Cup draw and schedule release, and allowed fans to apply…

radaronline.com - Haley Gunn - Secret Service Agent Assigned to J.D. Vance Placed on Leave After Being Caught 'Leaking Sensitive Details' About Protecting Veep on Camera
Secret Service Agent Assigned to J.D. Vance Placed on Leave After Being Caught 'Leaking Sensitive Details' About Protecting Veep on Camera
RadarOnline

A Secret Service agent assigned to protect Vice President J.D. Vance has been put on leave after being caught leaking 'sensitive information' about his job, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The agent was said to air details about his job while on a date…

barchart.com - Sohini Mondal - What You Need To Know Ahead of Robinhood Markets' Earnings Release
What You Need To Know Ahead of Robinhood Markets' Earnings Release
Barchart.com

With a market cap of $108.1 billion, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) operates a digital investment platform enabling users to trade stocks, ETFs, options, cryptocurrencies, and other assets, along with features such as fractional trading, recurring…

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