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Republicans buy crypto more than Democrats, data shows — what's driving the divide

"There's a massive, massive partisan gap," of crypto adoption between Democrats and Republicans. Here's why.

What's the most charitable explanation for why Bill Ackman has significantly underperformed the S&P500 in his fund PSHZF?

I do not own the fund, and am not a huge fan of the guy. Just want a devil's advocate. I guess the idea here is that he's a "brilliant" investor. But clearly he's underperformed a simple index. Why would any one invest in any of his funds? Please enlighten me. Thank you! submitted by /u/minimumbeginningend [link] [comments]

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Hong Kong man, 54, dies after e-bike plunges from goods platform

A 54-year-old Hong Kong man died after reportedly losing control of an electric bike and falling from an unloading platform in Yuen Long early on Sunday, with the incident only discovered more than five hours later. Police received a report at 9.21am that a man was lying unconscious on Tong Yan San Tsuen Road. Officers arrived at the scene and found the man, surnamed Lam, with head and hand injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the force, Lam was riding an electric mobility

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Retirement provision: Why pension reform is so important for the coalition

A commission of experts will present its results on pension reform next week. What is known so far and why there is already a lot of criticism.

+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: Iraq's coach would like to field three goalkeepers against France

Ivorians accuse DFB team of “lack of fair play” +++ DFB team after 2-1 against Ivory Coast at the World Cup in the knockout round +++ Turkey is eliminated +++ The World Cup news blog.

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Cancer-on-a-chip pioneer Chen Weiqiang returns to China from New York University

Chen Weiqiang, formerly a tenured professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at New York University (NYU), has joined the school of biomedical engineering at Nanjing University as a distinguished professor. “Professor Chen has long been deeply engaged in top overseas universities, achieving remarkable results in cutting-edge fields such as cellular biomechanics and organ chips,” Nanjing University assistant president Jiang Tian said, while introducing him. “He chose to join Nanjing...

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This bull market isn’t going to end because of Fed rate hikes under Warsh

Warsh may hope the threat of rate hikes is enough. But stocks might gain ground if he does, and past rate-hike cycles can be a guide.

Situation at a glance: Difficult signs for meetings about the end of the Iran war

The delegations from the USA and Iran are ready for negotiations. It is important to turn the framework agreement into a real peace treaty. The path seems very long.

Parliaments: 5,300 euros: Left caps diets for its MPs

The Left believes that parliamentarians should not have more than the average income of the “working class”. Now the party is making concrete guidelines.

Reactions: Economists, business and unions criticize pension plans

Three prominent economists attest to the proposals being good approaches, but do not consider them sufficient. Meanwhile, retailers fear the end of mini-jobs.

Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week

FedEx reports earnings, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge is due out.

Defense: Where Germany and Australia want to cooperate even more closely

The rules-based order is under pressure in Europe as well as in the Indo-Pacific. Both countries are therefore massively arming themselves - and plan to work together on important projects.

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China’s Iran strategy an exercise in power without projection

The spectacle of US President Donald Trump thanking China for staying “neutral” with regard to the US-Israeli war against Iran would have been unthinkable a year ago. Yet at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, he credited Beijing – alongside Moscow – with preventing a full-blown catastrophe. His observation that China “could have sent in an oil ship with six destroyers alongside of it, on each side” but chose restraint, captured the essence of Beijing’s strategic...

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The best parents and leaders use a 3-step formula to help people handle uncertainty, says Dr. Becky Kennedy

Even if you can't control an outcome, you can still help your child or co-worker feel more at ease with uncertainty, just by how you describe a situation.

Beer market: Subsidiary of Volksbank Brawo: Wolters brewery files for bankruptcy

Continuing weak sales and increased costs are causing problems for Wolters from Braunschweig. The brewery now wants to reorient itself - just like its owner, Volksbank Brawo.

Tenth anniversary: The bitter Brexit results in six graphics

Ten years ago Great Britain voted to leave the EU. The economic damage to the country is even greater than feared at the time.

Reform of old age security: Commission proposals: retirement age should increase in the future

Retire later, pay more and have politicians in the pension fund for the first time: What the Commission is planning for employees and contributors - and why critics are sounding the alarm.

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KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland

Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has hit out at the island’s government for launching investigations into five agricultural groups over participation in a mainland forum. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) referred the five groups to the Ministry of Agriculture for investigation after they were accused of signing cooperation deals at the Straits Forum in southeastern Fujian province earlier this month. The move triggered a backlash from opposition politicians and farming groups,...

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+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: Ivorians accuse the DFB team of “lack of fair play”.

DFB team after 2-1 against Ivory Coast at the World Cup in the knockout round +++ Turkey is eliminated +++ Uli Hoeneß criticizes the World Cup tournament +++ The World Cup news blog.

The secret to wellness is simple: Eat this breakfast and work out at the right time

The key to a healthy breakfast is less about when you eat it and more about what you eat.

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Iran - Hormuz must stay shut until $12B released, Israel leaves Lebanon

The Iranians press their advantage following the US defeat and Iranian dictates in the MOU. This is only the beginning as the US defeat continues creating negative geopolitical consequences for the US, Israel and the Gulf States. submitted by /u/RBZRBZRBZRBZ [link] [comments]

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Iran war: Vance under time pressure – talks begin in Switzerland

The negotiations between the USA and Iran start under difficult circumstances. In addition to ongoing fighting in the Middle East, these are the negotiator's personal ambitions.

Private Equity: How financial investors are betting on the “global industrial renaissance”.

The private equity house Apollo wants to invest up to $100 billion in German companies over the next decade. Co-President Scott Kleinman takes stock.

Reactions: Economics Grimm and DIW boss Fratzscher criticize plans

The expert does not consider the pension commission's proposals to be sufficient. Economist Fratzscher does not expect long-term stabilization. Criticism also comes from retailers.

Party conference in Potsdam: On the way to becoming a people's party? What happens next for the left?

New top duo, old controversial issues and a lot of anger towards black and red: The left wants to move millions with protests. Can it really become a “people’s party”? Five insights from the Potsdam party conference.

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Israeli ‘smear campaign’ targets journalists, threatens safety, Al Jazeera says

Al Jazeera on Sunday rejected Israeli accusations that one of its journalists, killed in Gaza a day earlier, was a Hamas operative, as family and colleagues mourned the cameraman in the Palestinian territory. The Qatar-based network said in a statement that it “condemns the Israeli occupation army’s baseless accusations, which seek to justify its crimes against Al Jazeera journalists and cameramen in Gaza, most recently the killing of cameraman Ahmed Wishah”. The Israeli military said in a...

Beer from Braunschweig: Wolters Brewery files for bankruptcy

Wolters from Braunschweig is also suffering from ongoing weak sales and increased costs. Now the brewery wants to reorganize its business operations.

Market insight: SpaceX is planning bonds – but stocks are more interesting

After the brilliant IPO, the group now wants to borrow $20 billion on the bond market. But for bond investors, the risks are greater than the opportunities, says Andrea Cünnen.