Joe Biden says he made ‘mistake’ in debate as he fights to save his candidacy

Receive the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter about money and politics in the race for the White House Joe Biden has said he made a mistake during his debate with Donald Trump, but has insisted he is continuing his re-election campaign despite mounting pressure to step aside. “I had a … Read more

Could the ‘flying piano’ help transform air freight? – BBC News

Image caption, Aerolane’s test plane, nicknamed the ‘flying piano’, surfs on air currents Article information Author, Michael Dempsey Role, Technology reporter 5 hours ago American start-up Aerolane is looking for the secret of surfing in the air. Geese already know how to do it. When you see them flying in a V-formation, they are surfing … Read more

Altcoin Season Suspended? What Bitcoin’s Latest Drop Means for Alt Prices

The prospects for an altcoin season continue to decline as TOTAL2’s market cap remains out of reach for BTC. Although some analysts see a buying opportunity, the market trend seems to indicate that this is still a long way off. For months, analysts have thought that altcoin season is near. But in that time, those … Read more

Seaside resort where ‘tourists are priced out’ while businesses ‘hold on’

Businesses in one of Cornwall’s most iconic coastal towns are reportedly in “survival mode” as a decline in tourism leaves large numbers of holiday homes empty, with the community “trying to keep its head above water” as locals struggle to find homes to rent or buy. Cornwall has long been one of the UK’s most … Read more

Bitcoin drops below $59,000: Experts warn it’s time to wait with altcoins

The drop in Bitcoin price below $59,000 has led to significant liquidations in the market, especially for altcoins. Analysts advise caution and suggest a pause in accumulating altcoins due to current market uncertainties and weak signals. In a dramatic 24-hour period, the global cryptocurrency market saw a sharp drop of 4.7%, caused by a significant … Read more

Trump’s Crypto Spin: Bitcoin as a ‘Strategic Reserve’ for the 2024 Election?

Donald Trump backs BTC as a strategic reserve asset. Trump’s pro-crypto stance has inspired a voting bloc of crypto executives and owners. In a massive turn of events, former President Donald Trump has changed his mind about cryptocurrencies he once despised. His narrative is aimed at countering and defeating current President Joe Biden by winning … Read more

The Cloud on Cloud Companies

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There’s one notable corner of the tech world that hasn’t yet been touched by the euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence in the stock market. If generative AI really does represent the next big sales opportunity for the … Read more

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets at Israel to avenge killing of its top commander

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Hezbollah said it had fired more than 200 rockets into northern Israel in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that killed one of its top commanders, as tensions between the two sides rose sharply on Thursday. The … Read more

Major car brand postpones first electric car ‘indefinitely’, months after unveiling

SIR JIM Ratcliffe’s Ineos has announced it is delaying the launch of its first ever electric vehicle – just months after it was unveiled. The Ineos Fusilier SUV was initially scheduled to go into production in 2027, with a fully electric and plug-in hybrid engine option. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of Ineos, unveiled … Read more