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Crypto
Crypto PACs pour $3M into Maryland races as California voters head to polls
An affiliate of a political action committee backed by crypto companies ramped up spending on ads in California ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, but still has millions of dollars at stake in Maryland later this month.
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Markets
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
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World
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
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Markets
King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
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Markets
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
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