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The Wiretap: A ‘Ransomware Cartel’ Causes Chaos
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The Wiretap: A ‘Ransomware Cartel’ Causes Chaos

ByThomas Brewster,

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Over the past week, some of the U.K.’s biggest and most historic retailers have been hacked by a group known as DragonForce.

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As Trump’s Tariffs Rock The Market, Sports Team Owners Have Nothing To Fear

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Trump’s ‘America First’ Yemen Ceasefire Leaves Israel Alone Against The Houthis

"The Israelis will have to recalibrate their tactics in Yemen and possibly consider ways to deter Iran from continuing to support those attacks," says analyst Ryan Bohl.

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The : The Trump Administration Proposes Major Cuts To Science

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The Best Bubbly For A Mimosa, According To Experts

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The NSF Is Being Dismantled — With Broad Implications For The American Economy

The economic consequences of cuts to the National Science Foundation and restricting scientific inquiry on this scale could be far-reaching.

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Why Don Jr.’s New Club Will Likely Run Bigger Profits Than The Trump Hotel

The president’s oldest son has a new private club, which seems certain to make big money—and stir up controversy.

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How The Ultra-Wealthy Are Protecting Themselves Against Arson Attacks, Kidnapping And Worse

As resentment of the rich and powerful grows, the ultra wealthy are using everything from secret trackers to security squads to protect themselves and their families.

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How To Find Your Ideal Retirement Spot

Forbes editors use lots of metrics to pick the 25 top retirement places. This couple used a 64-foot-long boat and landed at one of our picks: The Villages, in Florida.

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Best Places To Retire In 2025: Greenville And Other Surprisingly Affordable Gems

The Best Places to Retire List identifies the top retirement spots in America. These destinations are based on quality of life and affordability, including housing costs and state taxes.

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Cannes Film Festival: Where To Eat, Stay And Play On The French Riviera

From Cannes to Antibes, these are the French Riviera hotspots that insiders love where you can rub shoulders with the rich and famous.

ByJim Dobson,

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Singapore Billionaire Kwek Family’s City Developments Fails To Buy Out M&C New Zealand

City Developments held almost 84% of M&C New Zealand at the close of the offer on Thursday, missing the 90% threshold it needed to delist the hotel company.

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Kenya More Than Doubled Electricity Access Over A Decade

Electricity access soared from 37% in 2013 to 79% in 2023, and Kenya is reaching toward fully renewable electricity in the next decade. But significant gaps remain.

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How And When To Start Saving For Retirement

Wondering when to start saving for retirement? Here’s what to know about timing, accounts, and how to catch up if you’re starting late.

BySteve Vernon,

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3 Tips To Stay Relevant In Your Job As AI Takes Over

More workers are teetering on obsolescence when they should be at the height of their careers. Learning how to use artificial intelligence is one solution.

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How AI Can Demolish Tech Debt

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An Expert’s Guide To A Stress-Free Mother’s Day

Experts share real ways to ease burnout and create calm this Mother’s Day—from digital detoxes to solo getaways and spa rituals at home.

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BlackRock-Backed Securitize Raises Strategic Funding From Jump Crypto

As tokenization of real-world assets explodes, two blockchain-focused companies are expanding institutional access.

ByNina Bambysheva,

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Grieving Your Mom Or Child On Mother’s Day? Here’s How To Help Cope

Mother’s Day can be a day of both joy and sorrow. Here’s how to honor loved ones, navigate grief and support others through love and remembrance.

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Though the Fed declined to change interest rates in its last meeting, interest rates have a big impact on your money.

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DeFi Pioneer’s Superstate To Bring Public Equities To Solana

Canada-listed SOL Strategies will be the first to list its shares through the new platform.

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Even As Companies Retreat From Diversity Efforts, Many Quash Anti-DEI Shareholder Resolutions

Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Coca-Cola and other big names have successfully blocked shareholder resolutions limiting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. But that doesn’t mean they are DEI champions.