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Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web

Mastodon launches hosting and support services to generate revenue and expand the open social web.

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Top Fortnite streamer Ninja tells BBC: Trolls mock me for being less popular

Tyler Blevins says trolls attack him every day for being less popular than he was at the height of his fame.

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China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What’s in it for them?

Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

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iPhone 17 goes on sale globally as Apple faces China rivals and AI doubts

People around the world flocked to Apple stores on Friday morning to pick up the new generation of iPhones.

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Indian fintech Jar turns profitable by enabling millions to save in gold

Jar has been profitable after tax for the past two quarters.

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Pamela Hackenburg, Pennsylvania gambling addict, sentenced for $532k local authority fraud

Pamela Hackenburg, a former secretary and treasurer for Gregg Township in Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to prison time for the embezzlement of more than $500,000 from the local authority.  The 56-year-old was the sole individual with access to the funds … Continue reading

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Arizona warns licensed operators against offering prediction markets

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has sent communications to approved sportsbooks in the state warning them that offering prediction markets outside of Arizona could put their license at risk. In the letter signed off by ADG director Jackie Johnson, … Continue reading

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BCSC alleges investment fraud to fund gambling spree

In Surrey, British Columbia, a man is alleged to have used money obtained from investors to fund a significant gambling spree. According to the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) in Canada, David Lawrence Pazurik accrued CAD 200,460 ($145,600) from 14 investors … Continue reading

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Plans for two Manhattan casinos, Avenir and Caesars Palace, rejected

The proposals for two Manhattan casinos, the Avenir and Caesars Palace, have been halted as committees have rejected the bids. It was on Wednesday when the proposals were heard by panels who both voted to reject the plans in a … Continue reading

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Minnesota woman sentenced after $2.7M embezzlement scheme to fund gambling

A 37-year-old in Minnesota has been sentenced by a US District Court to 51 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for embezzlement of more than $2.7 million from her employer. The amount embezzled was largely gambled away, … Continue reading

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