Duolingo’s mascot, Duo the owl, is dead. Okay, Duo isn’t really dead (we think), but the language learning app committed so hard to this bit that its CEO, Luis von Ahn, read a eulogy for this beloved green bird on TikTok. As any fiction author could probably tell you, killing everyone’s favorite character is not
Israeli VC firm closes $400m third fund, AUM hits $1b
The Greenfield Partners’ new fund will focus on early-stage growth companies, especially in the technology sector…
Packers need to address potential loss of Jaire Alexander in 2025 NFL Draft
It would seem as if the marriage between the Green Bay Packers and star cornerback Jaire Alexander has hit rocky waters. Things have been feeling strange for some time now between the two parties, but a recent report from Rob Demovsky of ESPN suggests that this thing is heading for a breakup. “There are strong
KAFD Earns 3 LEED Platinum Certifications, Boosting Sustainability Leadership
The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has been awarded three new LEED Platinum certifications by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), further cementing its status as the world’s largest LEED Platinum-certified business and lifestyle destination. During an official visit to KAFD, USGBC President and CEO Peter Templeton presented the certifications
Alleged killer deemed unfit to plead
Forty-one-year-old Jason Green, who is charged with the murder of his sister, has been ruled to be unfit to plead and should be kept at the court’s pleasure. The matter was being tried in the St Catherine Circuit Court before Justice Bertram Morrison. Green is charged with the death of 56-year-old Nicola Ogilvie of White
Wheat Extending Gains at Midday
The wheat complex is continuing to climb higher on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are up 3 to 5 cents at midday KC HRW futures are extending the gains with 5 to 6 cent gains on the session. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 6 to 8 cents in the green on the day. USDA’s weekly Export
Majority of Brits Support Green Taxes for Carbon Reduction
City A.M CityAM.com is the online presence of City A.M., London’s first free daily business newspaper. Both platforms cover financial and business news as well as sport and… More Info Premium Content By City A.M – Feb 18, 2025, 2:00 PM CST A survey shows that just over half of Brits favor taxes to encourage a
Murphy starts work on £2.5bn Eastern Green Link 1
The joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission will see the installation of a 196km, high voltage, subsea electricity cable between Torness in East Lothian, Scotland, and Hawthorn Pit in County Durham. Murphy is one of the main works contractors alongside Metlen, GE Vernova and Prysmian. Murphy’s contract is to: Design
These are the options for US H-1B visa holders who want to move to Canada
Holders of H-1B visas pursuing U.S. green cards may find it quicker and easier to obtain Canadian permanent residency instead. Canada’s Express Entry system is pool-based, allowing the highest ranking candidates to move to the front of the line for permanent residency. Many H-1B workers can be competitive candidates in the Express Entry system, which
WATCH | UFC lightweight King Green confronts TJ Dillashaw over Anthony Smith comments
UFC lightweight King Green is going to bat for Anthony Smith following some harsh criticism from former bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw. During a 2024 appearance on the JAXXON podcast, Dillashaw questioned “Lionheart” Smith’s heart, claiming he “gives up” in his fights. 💪 King Green defends Anthony Smith and explains TJ Dillashaw that someone with 50+