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Olympic show jumper faked brain cancer to avoid lawsuit, court finds

Eric Lamaze’s forged documents exposed by private detective Eric Lamaze, a Canadian Olympic gold medalist in show jumping, has been accused of faking brain cancer to dodge a lawsuit over the sale of three horses. Lamaze, 55, was facing multiple legal actions when he first announced in 2019 that he had glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of brain tumor. He claimed that his cancer had spread to his throat…

EU banks meet global capital rules ahead of 2028 deadline, watchdog says

The European Banking Authority (EBA) said on Tuesday that banks in the European Union (EU) have largely complied with the stricter global capital requirements that aim to prevent another financial crisis. The watchdog reported that the total shortfall of core capital for EU banks was only 600 million euros ($635.8 million) as of the end of 2022, and would be reduced further by the proposed phase-ins and waivers by EU…

Grab to exit retail wealth management business in Singapore

Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery giant, has announced that it will discontinue its retail investment products and services in Singapore, citing a lack of commercial viability. The move comes as a surprise, as Grab had previously touted its ambition to become a “super app” that offers a range of financial services to its users. GrabInvest to wind down by October 13 Grab’s retail wealth management arm, GrabInvest,…

How Siteimprove Can Boost Your Digital Presence in 2023

The digital landscape is becoming more competitive and complex every day. Businesses need to stand out from the crowd and deliver engaging and accessible experiences to their online audiences. Siteimprove, a leading digital optimization platform, can help you achieve this goal and win the 2023 digital battle. What is Siteimprove? Siteimprove is a cloud-based platform that helps you optimize your website and digital marketing campaigns. Siteimprove provides you with tools…

UW-Eau Claire Runner Carolyn Shult Wins Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week Award

Carolyn Shult, a senior runner from UW-Eau Claire, has been named the WIAC Kwik Trip Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance at the St. Olaf Invitational last week. Shult placed first overall, leading the women’s cross country team to a second place finish out of nine teams. Shult’s Impressive Victory Shult ran the 6,000-meter course in 22:22, beating the second-place finisher by 12 seconds. She…

US government shutdown threatens credit rating and economic recovery

The US government is facing the risk of a shutdown by the end of this week, as Congress fails to agree on a spending bill to fund federal agencies and programs. The shutdown would have negative consequences for the country’s credit rating, economic growth and financial stability, according to Moody’s, a credit rating agency. Moody’s warns of credit negative impact Moody’s, which is the only one of the Big Three…

UTS develops brain-computer interface to control machines by thought

What is a brain-computer interface? A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a device that allows a direct communication between the brain and an external system, such as a computer, a robot, or a virtual reality environment. A BCI can measure the brain activity of the user and translate it into commands or feedback for the system, or vice versa. A BCI can be used for various purposes, such as enhancing cognitive…

incMTY: A Platform for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Latin America

The incMTY platform, a project of Tecnológico de Monterrey, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of events and initiatives that aim to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America. The platform, which started as a festival in 2013, has evolved into a year-round ecosystem that connects startups, investors, corporations, academia, and government. Future Now: The Theme of incMTY 2023 The main event of the incMTY platform is the…

Banks to draft lending recovery plan amid COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses in the recovery plans of many banks in Europe, as they struggle to cope with the financial impact of the lockdowns and the economic slowdown. The European Central Bank (ECB) has urged banks to improve their recovery plans and make them more operational, as they face the risk of losing their liquidity and capital buffers. What are recovery plans and why are they…

How pandemic generosity boosted Canada’s food banks

Food banks received unprecedented donations and grants during COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges and hardships to many Canadians, especially those who struggle to afford food. But it has also sparked a wave of generosity and compassion from individuals, businesses and governments who want to help those in need. As a result, some of Canada’s largest food banks have received record-breaking donations and grants that have boosted their…