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WorldPingABC News
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray
Canadian military spending is surging, with companies expanding into defense contracting…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
Fortune
The Apollo missions brought us rechargeable hearing-aid batteries and quakeproof buildings. The European defense industry is now looking for its own ‘NASA moment’
WorldPingDefense spending is resurrecting an engineering and manufacturing base many believed had gone forever, with the U.K., France and Germany home to world-leading defense companies.
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Despite having a net worth of $400 million, Kevin O’Leary still shops at Walmart for $29 jeans: ‘I’m always looking for a great deal’
A bargain is a bargain for millionaire Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary—he still shops at Walmart for essentials like jeans, paper towels, and butter.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fortune
WorldPingArs Technica
Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago
"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
WorldPingBitcoin.com
Solana Proposals Could Cut Staking Yield to 2.25%, Emissions by $1.5B
Two Solana proposals could sharply reduce token issuance while increasing burns, potentially cutting staking yields roughly in half within two years. The trade-off is lower income for stakers in exchange for a tighter long-term supply profile for SOL.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Bitcoin.com
WorldPingFrance 24
Italy to fine careless pedestrians crossing road while looking at phones
In Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens while crossing the road.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
CNBC World
The toy industry's latest craze is cheap, colorful and very squishy
Squishy toys are booming, with social media and low prices helping fuel the craze.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World