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William to visit New York to address Earthshot Prize innovation summit

The 2022 Earthshot Prize awards will be held in Boston in the US in December.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Anatomy of a deal: how a Scottish tech firm found its TV partner

Insider explores how one of this year's biggest deals was done by speaking to the chief executives at the heart of it

Insider UK · Aug 19, 2022

US Court Orders Rushdie Stabber Remain Held

A court in New York ordered that the man accused in the stabbing attack on novelist Salman Rushdie remain held. Hadi Matar was arraigned at the Chautauqua County Courthouse on an indictment returned earlier by a grand jury that charged him with one count of second-degree attempted murder, which carries…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 19, 2022

If Crypto Is 'Too Big To Fail,' Secure Infrastructure Is Needed, Prime Trust Exec Says

Benzinga, a media and data provider bridging the gap between retail and institutional investors, is bringing back its annual Global Fintech Awards event to New York City on Dec. 8, 2022.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2022

New York Prepares For Legal Cannabis, Approves Emergency Lab Testing & First Processor Licenses

New York continues making progress in cannabis legalization. By green-lighting emergency lab testing regulations and opening the application process for testing facilities, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently moved closer to launching recreational sales and opening adult-use stores in the state.

Benzinga · Aug 18, 2022

‘I thought drink and drugs enabled my creativity’: Julia Cameron on the drama behind The Artist’s Way

When even Hunter S Thompson tells you to take it easy, you must be overdoing it. The bestselling author talks about marrying Martin Scorsese, sobering up, and writing a bestseller

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022

Salman Rushdie attack suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault

The man accused of stabbing novelist Salman Rushdie last week in western New York pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges on Thursday and was held without bail.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

R Kelly: Timeline of R&B singer’s downfall as second federal sex abuse trial unfolds in Chicago

R Kelly’s musical accomplishments have been accompanied by a long history of allegations that he sexually abused women and children

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Literary institution where Salman Rushdie was attacked ramps up security

Chautauqua Institution, the bucolic New York retreat where Salman Rushdie was attacked last week, has added new security measures, including requiring photo identification and passing through metal detectors prior to entering its venues.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Teenage Boy Soon To Become The Youngest Person To Fly Around The World Solo

The teen is set to return to his starting point in Bulgaria - and complete his mission - on Wednesday, August 24.

Zenger · Aug 18, 2022