Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering investing in Liverpool FC, potentially joining other interested parties like Amit Bhatia, who recently departed the QPR board. The speculation highlights the ongoing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals and state-backed entities investing in major football clubs.
Seven-Eleven is addressing reports of staff hoarding popular merchandise like Pokemon cards and One Piece items for resale, leading to early termination of some franchise agreements and a warning to franchisees about inappropriate practices.
A 77-year-old Florida woman was arrested after 80 cats and 12 dogs were found in her Stuart home living in extreme hoarding conditions, including high temperatures and a foot of faeces. A hazmat team was needed for rescue, and the woman faces animal cruelty charges.
Andy Burnham's vision to reform Westminster politics by ending briefing culture and factionalism faces immediate challenges within Labour, with internal disputes over policy and roles emerging despite his calls for unity as the new leader.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury while celebrating his team's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. The 36-year-old landed awkwardly on his arm after attempting to jump over advertising hoardings, requiring surgery and making him a doubt for the remainder of the tournament. Manager Thomas Tuchel plans to advise players against similar celebrations.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury while celebrating his team's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. He is expected to undergo surgery and is a doubt for the remainder of the tournament. Manager Thomas Tuchel plans to advise players against jumping over advertising hoardings to prevent similar incidents.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson was hospitalized with a severe wrist injury sustained during post-match celebrations after their 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as "really bad."
Fomo, a social crypto trading app, secured $75M at a $550M valuation. Michael Saylor's Strategy raised $300M cash instead of buying BTC. BitMine, SharpLink, and Joe Lubin funded ETHLabs, an Ethereum R&D lab.
Resellers, known as '되팔렘' (doepalrem), are facing backlash for hoarding limited edition merchandise from pop-up stores and reselling them at inflated prices. This practice, likened to ticket scalping, is increasingly common in the growing subculture market, leading to fan frustration and calls for better regulation.
Iga Swiatek urges French Open to reposition court advertising boards after multiple players, including Zeynep Sonmez and Alexander Blockx, suffered injuries tripping over them, highlighting safety concerns.
Hong Kong's massive 11 Skies retail and office complex, adjacent to the international airport, is largely vacant with 800 shops empty and only two food outlets open. The Airport Authority plans to reconfigure the space for dining and entertainment, aiming for a 2028 opening, amidst challenges including the Middle East war and changing travel patterns impacting the airport's HK$141.5 billion three-runway system project.
Stanford economist Mordecai Kurz's new book 'Private Power and Democracy's Decline' argues that tech monopolies are eroding U.S. democracy through economic and cultural influence, a pattern seen historically. He warns that unregulated AI could displace workers and calls for reforms to redistribute monopoly wealth.
Cash holdings at traditional industry companies listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai have increased, contrasting with tech firms investing in AI. Companies are deploying capital towards buy-backs and dividends due to subdued confidence and weak investment appetite.
A former federal prosecutor in Florida, Carmen Lineberger, has been indicted on charges of theft and concealment of government records for allegedly emailing a sealed special counsel report on Donald Trump's classified documents to her personal account, disguised as a recipe.
A former federal prosecutor in Florida, Carmen Lineberger, has been indicted on charges including theft of government property for allegedly emailing a sealed special counsel report on Donald Trump's classified documents to her personal account, renaming it 'Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf'.
UK borrowing costs spike and the pound falls as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential Labour leadership bid, signaling concerns over increased borrowing under his leadership.
UK government bond yields have surged and the pound has fallen to a five-week low as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential bid for the Labour leadership, signaling investor concern over political instability and future fiscal policy.
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung warned Friday that hoarding sup...
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- The government will extend its ban on hoarding petroleu...
Financial Secretary Paul Chan's budget passed the Legislative Council, but lawmakers' concerns about fiscal plans are valid. The budget surplus was achieved only by counting bond proceeds as revenue and clawbacks from seed capital funds. Chan plans to use HK$150 billion from the Exchange Fund to increase bond issuance for the Northern Metropolis megaproject, raising concerns about the city's financial stability.
South Korean police have launched investigations into four companies suspected of hoarding medical syringes in violation of a government ban, amid shortages caused by the Middle East conflict disrupting naphtha supplies. The four companies were among 32 caught during a special crackdown by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which referred the cases to police after confirming violations. President Lee Jae Myung instructed the Cabinet to take maximum measures including swift investigations and punishments.
