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It is with great sadness that we mark the recent passing of former AIER Chairman of the Board of Trustees and longstanding Voting Member, Gregory (Gregg) M. van Kipnis on the evening of Saturday, November 8, 2025, in New York. A student of the Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises at New York University where he obtained his MBA in economics and finance, Gregg had a long and distinguished career in finance, business, and banking. Among many other positions, he served as President and CEO of Invictus Partners; Executive Vice President at Jefferies & Co.; Managing Director of NatWest Financial Products…

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in the third of the three-match ODI series. This article provides details about Sri Lanka’s Playing 11 vs Pakistan for the third match of the series. Sri Lanka Playing XI vs Pakistan- 3rd ODI, Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 Openers: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara The 1996 ODI World Cup winners, Sri Lanka, would like to showcase what they are capable of when they take the field to play the third and final ODI of the ongoing series against Pakistan. The Charith Asalamka-led side would look to put on a string performance in all…

Switzerland and Spain all but clinched their places at the 2026 World Cup, but Denmark missed the chance to do the same in Copenhagen. Switzerland are all but certain of a place at the 2026 World Cup finals after thrashing Sweden, who must now go through the play-offs following a dreadful start for new boss Graham Potter. It looked as if Potter’s arrival as coach might spark a revival from Sweden when Benjamin Nygren equalised after Breel Embolo’s opener. But Granit Xhaka’s penalty restored Switzerland’s lead, before Dan Ndoye and Johan Manzambi made the points safe. Switzerland effectively punch their…

If the St. Louis Blues are looking to make a big move, Brayden Schenn over Jordan Kyrou may make more sense B/R Open Ice: If the St. Louis Blues are looking to make a big move, moving Brayden Schenn over Jordan Kyrou could make more sense given their ages and the market for centermen. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “Please tell me, the Kyrou trade won’t look like the TJ Oshie trade from a decade ago? I’m here to tell you, I don’t think Kyrou is the first out the door. Could be wrong, but I would think that based on the…

Gideon LongBusiness reporterKseniia KalmusKseniia Kalmus started to make drones for the Ukrainian army after Russia’s invasionThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine is often described as the world’s “first drone war”. It has led to a continuing huge growth in the production of military drones, both within and outside Ukraine.Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Kseniia Kalmus was a floral artist. She co-owned a flower shop in Kyiv and travelled around Europe showcasing her floral arrangements.Now, she makes drones for use against the Russians.”It was just an obvious decision for me,” she tells the BBC from the Ukrainian capital. “I just wanted to…

Amid a wave of panic in crypto markets, rumors surfaced Friday that Strategy (MSTR) was selling its bitcoin holdings as both BTC and MSTR stock tumbled.  Executive Chairman Michael Saylor quickly dismissed the chatter, telling CNBC, “We are buying bitcoin,” and promising that the company’s next purchases will be reported Monday. He added that Strategy is “accelerating [its] purchases” and suggested investors could be “pleasantly surprised” by recent activity. The rumors stemmed from on-chain movements showing BTC leaving company-controlled wallets, coinciding with a brief drop in bitcoin below $95,000, its lowest level in roughly six months.  Saylor, however, maintained confidence,…

Film Director Spike Lee gestures as he leaves at the end of an audience of Pope Leo XIV with actors and directors from the cinema at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)Actress Greta Gerwig leaves at the end of an audience of Pope Leo XIV with actors and directors from the cinema, at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)Film Director Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee leave at the end of an audience of Pope Leo XIV with actors and directors from the cinema, at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP…

Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Alex de Minaur to reach the title clash at the ATP World Tour Finals. (AP/PTI) Jannik Sinner booked his place in the ATP Finals championship match for the third straight year, extending his flawless run in Turin with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Alex de Minaur. The semi-final had its tense moments early, but once Sinner found rhythm on serve, the contest tilted firmly in his favour. The opening set offered De Minaur brief opportunities. He saved two break points in the first game and later earned three chances on Sinner’s serve, but none were converted.…

Gen Z is cashing in on U.S. aviation careers paying $300K with no degree The US job market is grappling with a growing shortage in a crucial sector few young people know about. Aviation maintenance technicians, responsible for keeping aircraft safe and operational, are retiring at unprecedented rates. This has created opportunities for Gen Z to enter high-paying roles without a traditional college degree.Globally, an estimated 83% of aviation maintenance technicians are expected to retire or leave the profession over the next decade, according to the CAE Aviation Talent Forecast. By 2034, this translates to a demand for approximately 416,000…

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back on Friday against fresh claims that his company had reduced its bitcoin holdings. The talk began when X user Walter Bloomberg highlighted Arkham data showing what looked like a drop in Strategy’s wallets, from about 484,000 BTC to roughly 437,000 BTC.  $MSTR – ARKHAM: SAYLOR’S STRATEGY CUTS BITCOIN HOLDINGS BY 47K Arkham data shows Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) reduced its Bitcoin holdings from 484,000 to about 437,000, a drop of roughly 47,000 BTC. It’s unclear whether this came from transfers or sales. This is the first… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) November 14, 2025 Bloomberg…