Thunes Study: Payment Friction Costs Gig Workers Jobs and Income
A survey of more than 6,700 people across ten major markets has quantified the economic damage inflicted by fragmented cross-border payment infrastructure, with one in three remittance recipients reporting they have struggled to pay for food, rent or utilities because funds were trapped in disconnected systems. The research, published jointly by Singapore-headquartered payments network Thunes […]
Inside Trump’s Call With FIFA and How The New York Times Reported the Story
A White House correspondent and a sports reporter confirmed that President Trump had called Gianni Infantino of FIFA to review the suspension of a top U.S. goal scorer.Read More
Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.Read More
In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner
“This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN.Read More
Hanwha Ocean shares sink 23% as it loses bid to build Canada’s next fleet of submarines
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems would be the preferred supplier for delivering the submarines.
Trump heads to Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience
Trump frequently vented about NATO members’ refusal to heed U.S. calls for help clearing the Strait of Hormuz during its campaign against Iran.
China boosts oil purchases from Middle East as Saudi slashes prices on exports to Asia
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Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.
There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.Read More