RemotePass, which helps companies onboard, manage, pay and retain remote workers, raises $5.5M

As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, organizations globally are adapting, especially regarding onboarding procedures for new employees and navigating cross-border payment complexities. This new age of work has led to a surge in demand for startups that provide human resources (HR), payroll and compliance tools to help businesses hire remotely. RemotePass, one such business out of … Read more

Russian plane crash: 74 dead with Ukrainian POWs onboard, officials say

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave RIGA, Latvia — A Russian military plane crashed on Wednesday in the western Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine, killing 74 people on board, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that also accused Ukraine of shooting down the aircraft. The ministry said the plane, … Read more

Trezor launches two new devices to help onboard crypto newbies

Trezor, a hardware crypto wallet company, debuted two new products this week at the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference — and we got to take a first look at them. Trezor Safe 3, a hardware crypto wallet, and Trezor Keep Metal, a “mistake-proof” backup solution for wallet passwords, launched in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary. The … Read more

King Charles feels ‘strategic need’ to get Prince Harry on-board

King Charles III is looking for a window to make amends with Prince Harry. His Majesty wants to be with his youngest son for ‘strategic reasons’ amid pressures over the monarchy. A former palace staff told The Daily Beast: “Ultimately Charles has not just a personal but also a strategic need to resolve the issue. … Read more

Libya’s coast guard rams into a dingy with some 50 migrants. Many onboard get thrown into the sea

CAIRO — A Libyan coast guard boat rammed into a dingy carrying some 50 migrants just off Libya’s coast on Friday, partially sinking the vessel. Many of those onboard were thrown into the Mediterranean Sea and had to swim to another Libyan ship nearby for safety, a rescue group said. It appeared to be the … Read more

Philippine ferry with as much as 65 folks onboard catches hearth at sea, rescue underway

A Philippine ferry carrying as much as 65 passengers and crew members has caught hearth at sea and a coast guard vessel has been deployed to rescue these onboard and attempt to management the flames MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine ferry carrying as much as 65 passengers and crew members caught hearth at sea on … Read more