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Workers Stash Savings in 'Burnout Funds' to Quit Jobs

Mary Kane saved half her paycheck for years to quit a job that burned her out. More workers are ring-fencing cash for career breaks, a trend that could reshape how households allocate discretionary spending.

Stocks23d ago

India's SHIELD Bill Would Ban Under-13 Social Media Accounts

A proposed Indian law would require parental consent for under-13s on social media and gaming, with fines up to ₹10 crore for platforms that violate the rules.

Crypto23d ago

BitMEX to Close September 23 as Sale Talks Collapse

BitMEX will shut down Sep 23 after a failed $1B sale attempt. Exodus walked away over founder control and market share loss. Customers must withdraw by deadline.

Stocks23d ago

Student Debt Payment Surge Risks $500 Monthly Hit for 40 Million Voters

Democrats' affordability messaging ignores that 40 million student debtors face average $500 monthly payment increases under Trump's plan, risking electoral backlash and consumer spending.

Earnings23d ago

Kao Lifts Full-Year Forecast on Record First-Half Operating Income

Kao raised its full-year operating income forecast by ¥8 billion to ¥190 billion after a record first half, with gross margin above pre-pandemic levels.

Crypto23d ago

US Sanctions Shelbit, Aban Tether Over Iran Ties

OFAC sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether for alleged Iran-linked crypto flows. The Treasury also targeted a network of companies and betting sites, expanding pressure on intermediaries.

Stocks23d ago

India questions Meta's 'what to show' systems, paid content

India's government questions whether Meta's algorithms and paid content push it beyond intermediary status under IT Act, sources say. Loss of safe harbour would open legal exposure.

Stocks23d ago

Siddharth Mallya marks 8 years sober, says OCD drove the change

Siddharth Mallya, 39, said OCD triggered severe anxiety after drinking, not addiction. He marked eight years sober with a video urging others to make the change.

Crypto23d ago

Kraken Adds Live Call Verification to Fight Support Scams

Kraken's new in-app verification banner and one-time code let users confirm a support callback is legitimate before moving funds, countering a surge in impersonation scams.

Stocks23d ago

India, African Union Work on New Dates for Summit, MEA Says

India and the African Union are working to find new dates for the India-Africa Summit after a postponement due to Ebola, the MEA said. Jaishankar attended Africa Day celebrations.

Stocks23d ago

Sweepstakes Scam Leader Pleads Guilty in $9M Elderly Fraud

A decade-long international sweepstakes scam drained $9 million from over 200 elderly Americans. Jordan Trought pleaded guilty and faces up to 30 years.

Stocks23d ago

The Modern Mind's Fatal Flaw: Broken Cultural Evolution

A new essay argues that modern civilization's cultural evolution has stalled, risking long-term decay. The thesis: global monoculture breaks the competition that kept societies adaptive. Three hard fixes proposed.