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Bitcoin leaves no room for neutrality—you either possess it or you don't. It either dominates or collapses. Timing is everything—you are either ahead or behind. One cannot rewrite the past, alter Bitcoin’s structure, or undo its momentum.
Either seize the opportunity now to acquire it through traditional currency, or later, exchange valuable resources for it. Should Bitcoin reach the envisioned heights, lacking ownership may prove to be the most regrettable choice ever.
Bitcoin does remain decentralized and free from state control, but neutrality today doesn't immunize it from market dynamics and growing institutional interest. The dynamics are more nuanced than simple government control or lack thereof
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Liberal activists had pointed out that the current spending fight was the last big chance for Democrats to extract concessions from Republicans until this fall, when the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process begins.
“Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave,” far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fretted Wednesday on X. “TODAY is the showdown.”
Before the Senate convened for Wednesday business, Democrats huddled during a cacus lunch to plot the next steps forward.
“At least for now, I don’t see the votes, based on my reading of the end of the meeting,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) told reporters afterwards. “I don’t see the votes there right now for passing their House Republican CR.”
Mahmoud Khalil to Remain in Louisiana ICE Facility
Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist arrested over the weekend in New York, will remain in a Louisiana detention facility under Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Khalil was apprehended on Saturday at his New York residence and moved to a detention center in New Jersey before ultimately being transported to an ICE facility in Jena, Louisiana. Khali has been accused of participating in the violent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last spring and distributing terrorist propaganda.
The Trump administration revoked Khalil's green card. Yet on Monday, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman temporarily blocked efforts to deport Khalil until both his defense team and the federal government appear in court.
Ramzi Kasem, an attorney for Khalil, spoke outside a Manhattan courthouse on Wednesday over the treatment of his client.
Khalil's wife, who has remained anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said in a statement that the past week has been a "nightmare," adding her family has been the target of "an intense and targeted doxxing campaign" focused on "spreading false claims about my husband that were simply not based in reality."
Khalil's arrest is seen as a statement by the Trump administration that the U.S. will no longer tolerate public support of a terrorist organization.
"This is the first arrest of many to come. We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity, and the Trump Administration will not tolerate it. Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
"Interesting to compare this to their arguments on transitioning teenagers," Spectator contributing editor Stephen L. Miller wrote on X.
"This is monumentally insulting to the millions of Americans that voted for a change last November," Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., said on X.
Slotkin, who was elected to the Senate as a Democrat in a state Trump won by 1.4 percentage points, delivered the party's rebuttal to the president's joint address to Congress last week.
In a Sunday interview with "Meet the Press," Slotkin said that the Democrats' loss of confidence following Trump's November victory isn't "something hidden."
"Recent MPI work shows that immigrants and their U.S.-born children are projected to account for all future U.S. labor force growth over the coming decades, which is a finding that should be of interest to policymakers, employers, educators, and others," said Jeanne Batalova, an MPI senior policy analyst and demographer.
The Census Bureau has tracked immigration trends since 1850, recording fluctuations from the early 1900s boom to the mid-century decline and the steady increase from the 1970s onward.
The latest findings highlight the significant role immigration plays amid a nationwide decline in birth rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), birth rates among women aged 20-24 reached a record low in 2023, with an overall decline for women between 20 and 39.
THORChain is not a mixer
THORChain is a decentralized swap protocol, so some say it’s unfair to call it a laundering machine, as the output is traceable. It’s not like a mixer, whose purpose is to conceal cryptocurrency fund trails — though the reasons for using mixers vary between users, with some simply wanting to preserve their privacy and others using them for illicit purposes.
Federico Paesano, investigations lead at Crystal Intelligence, argued in a LinkedIn post that it is misleading to state that the North Korean hackers “laundered” the Bybit hack proceeds.
These demographic changes are shaping the U.S. workforce.
A study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) found that in 2023, more immigrants were entering the workforce than American-born individuals, driven by an aging population and decreasing birth rates. Immigrants made up approximately 18% of the total workforce that year.
A separate study by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) estimates that as of January 2025, the immigrant population has risen further to 15.8% of the total U.S. population.
Mexicans remain the largest immigrant group, comprising 23% of the total foreign-born population, followed by Indians at 6% and Chinese at 5%. The fastest-growing immigrant groups come from Central and South America, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.
The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulator, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Bowman, who has been a member of the Fed's governing board for six years, would replace Michael Barr, who stepped down last month.
Barr, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, came under attack from big U.S. banks after proposing that they hold more capital in reserve in a 2023 regulatory reform proposal. Bowman's appointment was reported earlier Wednesday by Bloomberg News.
Border Czar Homan Threatens to 'Double the Man-Force' in N.Y.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may deluge the state of New York if Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration doesn't cooperate with immigration officials, border czar Tom Homan, said during an appearance in Albany, New York, alongside Republican state legislators on Wednesday.
"New York State, you gotta change the sanctuary status," Homan said, according to Politico. "If you don't, get out of the way. Because we're going to do our job."
He added, "Sanctuary cities are going to get exactly what they don't want: more ICE agents in your community. We'll double the man-force if we have to. Rather than one officer arresting a bad guy, now I have to send a whole team."
Following the 2024 election, Rahm Emanuel is making moves usually associated with someone who wants to run for president, Politico reported.
Emanuel, who recently served as ambassador to Japan and previously served as mayor of Chicago, a three-term congressman, and chief of staff to then-President Barack Obama, has been blanketing the airwaves and op-ed pages since returning from Tokyo.
"I'm not done with public service and I'm hoping public service is not done with me," Emanuel told Politico.
In speeches, Emanuel has begun road testing a possible presidential campaign speech, unafraid to criticize the Democrat Party, Politico said.
Here is the latest information on missing Pitt student, Sudiksha Konanki:
University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki was on spring break in Punta Cana prior to her disappearance.
Konanki, from Virginia, and her pals went onto the beach from a disco at the Riu Republica Hotel early in the morning following a power outage.
She was last seen with Joshua Steven Riibe from Iowa, who was named “a person of interest.”
Sheriff Mike Chapman of Konanki’s hometown in Loudoun County, Virginia, has previously said it is too early to determine if she had drowned.
The FBI, along with local and other US agencies, are searching for Konanki.
Even if Emanuel loses in a Democrat primary, a presidential run could catapult him to a high-profile cabinet position.
"If you run for any other office, you win or lose," David Axelrod, who worked with Emanuel in the Obama White House said. "But if you run a smart, spirited race for president you can elevate yourself. So why not jump in the pool?"
Emanuel has also earned praise from Republicans.
"Rahm Emanuel is the best all-around player for the Democratic Party,'" said Rep. Tom Cole, D-Okla., who served with Emanuel in the House. "Who else has been as successful as a political operative, a party leader, an elected official, a high-level staffer and a diplomat?"
ICE Officials: 1,555 Suspected Gang Members Arrested
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say they have arrested 1,555 suspected gang members since President Donald Trump took office in January.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say they have arrested 1,555 suspected gang members since President Donald Trump took office in January.
Federal authorities told CBS News that 44 of the arrests involved foreign fugitives, while 39 involved known or suspected terrorists.
According to ICE officials, the agency made 32,809 total arrests during the first 50 days of Trump's second term, including 14,111 migrants with criminal convictions and 9,980 migrants with pending criminal charges. The overall figure also includes 8,718 migrants with no criminal record.
"The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream," Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem said in a statement. "If they don't, we will find them, we will deport them, and they will never return."
CBP Home replaces the Biden-era app known as CBP One which allowed migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border to schedule an appointment to request entry into the United States at a legal port of entry.
The app from the Biden administration was heavily criticized by Republicans, who said it paved the way for huge numbers of migrants to enter the U.S. without being properly vetted.
Trump shut down the CBP One app hours after being sworn in on Jan. 20.
JPMorgan, where Staley was previously head of the private bank and had Epstein as a client, was sued by the US Virgin Islands for allegedly ignoring Epstein’s sex trafficking, with the bank in turn suing Staley before the case was settled.
In the US litigation, Staley was asked about having “had sexual intercourse with a woman … at Mr Epstein’s brother’s apartment” in New York, the FCA’s lawyer Leigh-Ann Mulcahy said.
Staley said he was introduced to the woman by Jeffrey Epstein, the encounter was consensual and that “she was a part of his staff as I recall.”
Trump Vows to Reclaim 'Stolen Wealth' With Steel Tariffs
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.
The Republican president's use of tariffs to extract concessions from other nations points toward a possibly destructive trade war and a stark change in America’s approach to global leadership. It also has destabilized the stock market and stoked anxiety about an economic downturn.
“The United States of America is going to take back a lot of what was stolen from it by other countries and, frankly, by incompetent U.S. leadership,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “We’re going to take back our wealth, and we’re going to take back a lot of the companies that left.”
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer responded by saying that the EU was punishing America instead of fixing what he viewed as excess capacity in steel and aluminum production.
“The EU’s punitive action completely disregards the national security imperatives of the United States – and indeed international security – and is yet another indicator that the EU’s trade and economic policies are out of step with reality,” he said in a statement.
Meeting on Wednesday with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump said “of course” he wants to respond to EU's retaliations and “of course” Ireland is taking advantage of the United States.
“The EU was set up in order to take advantage of the United States,” Trump said.
The FCA also referred to the fact Epstein had asked Staley to be trustee of his estate as evidence of their close relationship. Staley said: “I turned him down.”
Staley’s appeal centers on a 2019 letter sent by Barclays Chair Nigel Higgins to the FCA, which approached the British bank shortly after Epstein’s arrest brought scrutiny on the financier’s other high-profile associates.
Canada sees itself as locked in a trade war under the pretext that its center for fentanyl smuggling and that its natural resources and factories subtract from the U.S. economy instead of supporting it.
“This is going to be a day to day fight. This is now the second round of unjustified tariffs leveled against Canada,” said Mélanie Joly, Canada's foreign affairs minister. “The latest excuse is national security despite the fact that Canada’s steel and aluminum adds to America’s security. All the while there is a threat of further and broader tariffs on April 2 still looming. The excuse for those tariffs shifts every day.”
Canada is the largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States and plans to impose retaliatory tariffs of Canadian $29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) starting Thursday in response to the U.S. taxes on the metals.
Canada's new tariffs would be on steel and aluminum products, as well as U.S. goods including computers, sports equipment and water heaters worth $14.2 billion Canadian ($9.9 billion). That's in addition to the 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian (US$20.8 billion) of imports from the U.S. that were put in place on March 4 in response to other Trump import taxes that he’s partially delayed by a month.
Trump told CEOs in the Business Roundtable a day earlier that the tariffs were causing companies to invest in U.S. factories. The 8% drop in the S&P 500 stock index over the past month on fears of deteriorating growth appears unlikely to dissuade him, as Trump argued that higher tariff rates would be more effective at bringing back factories.
“The higher it goes, the more likely it is they’re going to build,” Trump told the group. “The biggest win is if they move into our country and produce jobs. That’s a bigger win than the tariffs themselves, but the tariffs are going to be throwing off a lot of money to this country.”
Trump on Tuesday had threatened to put tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum from Canada, but he chose to stay with the 25% rate after the province of Ontario suspended plans to put a surcharge on electricity sold to Michigan, Minnesota and New York.
Democratic lawmakers dismissed Trump's claims that his tariffs are about national security and drug smuggling, saying they're actually about generating revenues to help cover the cost of his planned income tax cuts for the wealthy.
“Donald Trump knows his policies could wreck the economy, but he’s doing it anyway,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York. “Why are they doing all these crazy things that Americans don’t like? One reason, and one reason alone: tax breaks for billionaires, the north star of the Republican party’s goals.
n many ways, the president is addressing what he perceives as unfinished business from his first term. Trump meaningfully increased tariffs, but the revenues collected by the federal government were too small to significantly increase overall inflationary pressures.
The FCA says the letter contained two misleading statements: that Staley “did not have a close relationship” with Epstein and their last contact was “well before he joined Barclays in 2015.” Staley says both statements were accurate.
The FCA has cited a cache of over 1,000 emails between Staley and Epstein, in which Staley described their friendship as “profound” and referred to Epstein as “family.”
In one previously-reported email chain from 2010, Staley told Epstein: “That was fun. Say hi to Snow White.”
When Epstein asked “what character would you like next,” Staley replied: “Beauty and the Beast.”
Moreover, economists have found, the gains to the steel and aluminum industries were more than offset by the cost they imposed on “downstream’’ manufacturers that use their products.
At these downstream companies, production fell by nearly $3.5 billion because of the tariffs in 2021, a loss that exceeded the $2.3 billion uptick in production that year by aluminum producers and steelmakers, the U.S. International Trade Commission found in 2023.
Trump sees the tariffs as leading to more domestic factories, and the White House has noted that Volvo, Volkswagen and Honda are all exploring an increase to their U.S. footprint. But the prospect of higher prices, fewer sales and lower profits might cause some companies to refrain from investing in new facilities.
Here's where rents are rising the fastest in the New York area
And it's not New York City or Hoboken, according to Zumper.
New Yorkers may feel like the rent hikes never end, but it turns out that Newark, New Jersey residents are at the biggest disadvantage.
Just a quick train ride from Lower Manhattan, Newark had the fastest-growing rent in the New York Metropolitan area in February, according to a recent New York Metro Area Report by the online rental marketplace Zumper. Median rents for one-bedrooms in the New Jersey transportation hub grew 16.7% year-over-year.
“If you’re an executive in the boardroom, are you really going to tell your board it’s the time to expand that assembly line?” said John Murphy, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The top steel exporters to the U.S. are Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea and Japan, with exports from Taiwan and Vietnam growing at a fast pace, according to the International Trade Administration. Imports from China, the world's largest steel producer, account for only a small fraction of what the U.S. buys.
The lion's share of U.S. aluminum imports comes from Canada.
Monmouth University to Shut Down Polling Institute
Monmouth University will shut down its polling institute in July, the university's president, Patrick F. Leahy, said Wednesday.
"At its height, the Institute played a prominent role in helping to elevate the University's image and to amplify its reputation to households across the country," Leahy said in a statement to the Hill.
"However, the changing political and media landscapes have made it both more difficult and more expensive for polling organizations to operate. In addition, our efforts over the years to integrate the work of the Polling Institute with both the student experience and the broader academic enterprise at Monmouth University have been met with mixed results," he added.
The polling institute was established in 2005 with the help of Patrick Murray. Leahy lauded Murray's "skilled analysis and media aplomb," which "established the Monmouth University Poll as one of the top polls in the country for both accuracy and transparency."
Science confirms it: Some cannabis terpenes could provide powerful pain relief
A new study suggests that certain aromatic compounds in cannabis may help manage chronic pain, including fibromyalgia and post-surgical discomfort.
A sk any stoner, and they’ll go on and on about the wonders of marijuana.
From stress relief to an enhanced appreciation for pizza, cannabis enthusiasts have long sung its praises.
Looks like your stoner friend was onto something after all, some of the compounds responsible for weed’s signature scent might actually offer some serious pain relief.
According to new research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, certain terpenes found in Cannabis sativa could be effective for treating chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and post-surgical discomfort— without the high.
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Regan was previously a television host on Bloomberg Television from 2012 to 2015, and a host at CNBC from 2007 to 2012. She was also a host on Fox Business and a contributor on Fox News until March 2020.
House Funding Bill Includes Billions for Border Efforts
The Republican-controlled Senate has until 11:59 p.m. Friday to pass the measure to avoid a partial government shutdown.
The stopgap funding bill passed by the House on Tuesday contains billions of dollars to assist in President Donald Trump’s mission to secure the U.S. border.
The House passed the measure that will fund the federal government through the end of the 2025 fiscal year, which is Sept. 30, by a 217-213 vote — with only one Republican, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, opposed and one Democrat, Jared Golden of Maine, in support. The Republican-controlled Senate has until 11:59 p.m. Friday to pass the measure to avoid a partial government shutdown.
"[This] provides ICE with close to a $10 billion blank check to continue its ongoing efforts to increase detention beds with no oversight guardrails or assurances that other critical homeland security operations and investigations, such as countering fentanyl and illicit narcotics, combating human trafficking, and other transnational criminal activities are prioritized," the fact sheet stated.
Republicans took heat from members of their base because the funding bill did nothing to reduce overall spending. In fact, Massie said in a video posted on X that bill was "not Trump's agenda" but Biden’s.
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, told Newsmax on Tuesday that immigration enforcement and border security were among the reasons why it was important to pass the measure and avoid a government shutdown.
Cannabis terpenes: Potential replacement for post-surgery meds
Post-surgical pain can lead to long-term complications due to inflammation and heightened pain sensitivity. Opioids are the go-to solution, but they come with risks like addiction and constipation, which can cause further complications.
“Opioids help with post-surgical pain, but they can cause constipation, increasing the risk of complications like adhesions,” Streicher explained. “We’re always looking for better options, and this study suggests terpenes could be one.”
The research also found that terpenes work through the adenosine A2a receptor—the same one caffeine blocks—hinting at a potential sedative effect for future studies.
Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans to introduce the world’s largest drone light show. The plan is to launch the most advanced fleet of 10,000 light-show drones, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region, blending cultural narratives with advanced drone technology to create immersive experiences.
These dynamic drone formations, powered by real-time synchronization and adaptive intelligence, will reimagine the possibilities of live entertainment, making Abu Dhabi’s skyline an evolving canvas for innovation.
Synchronized drone performances
With this multi-year agreement, Abu Dhabi will launch the pioneering initiative to integrate cutting-edge drone technology into large-scale immersive storytelling, further solidifying its position as a global hub for innovation in culture and entertainment.
The synchronized drone performances will create artistic narratives across multiple iconic locations, weaving together the emirate’s rich heritage and dynamic future.
“We are excited to be part of this partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi. With this pioneering initiative, Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of embracing innovation and will have the largest fleet of the most advanced light drones in the world for storytelling and entertainment,” said Kimbal Musk, CEO and Co-Founder of Nova Sky Stories.
“Nova empowers the world’s greatest artists and musicians to bring their art to the sky and we cannot wait to show the world what is possible with a fleet this size.”
“DeMarcus Lawrence‘s time with the Cowboys has come to an end. The four-time Pro Bowler has agreed to a deal with the Seahawks, his agency announced on Wednesday.
This will be a three-year deal, Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. The pact is worth up to $42MM and includes $18MM guaranteed. The Cowboys were interested in re-signing Lawrence, but he made it clear recently he was open to departing as a free agent.”
Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that Republicans lack the votes in the upper chamber to pass their plan to avert a looming government shutdown on Friday at midnight.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that most Democrats in the upper chamber will not support a House Republican-passed bill to fund the federal government through the end of September, all but ensuring a partial shutdown beginning at 11:59 p.m. Friday.
“Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort, but Republicans chose a partisan path, drafting their [continuing resolution] without any input — any input — from congressional Democrats,” Schumer (D-NY) said on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley admits he had sex with Jeffrey Epstein assistant
The former JPM executive gave evidence to London’s Upper Tribunal as he appeals against a proposed financial services ban.
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said in 2023 that it would ban Staley and fine him 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) for allegedly misleading the watchdog over his relationship with Epstein. He is giving evidence at London’s Upper Tribunal this week.
The 68-year-old, who said on Tuesday that he had no idea about the late financier Epstein’s “monstrous activities,” was asked by the FCA’s lawyer about evidence Staley had given in a lawsuit against him by his previous employer JPMorgan.
Following Tuesday night’s vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced the lower chamber of Congress would recess until March 24, leaving Schumer with the option of accepting the House bill and keeping the federal lights on over the objection of progressive activists, or rejecting it and putting the nation’s capital on course for the 11th partial government shutdown since 1980.
In a statement after the lower chamber passed the funding bill, Johnson said it was “decision time for Senate Democrats: cast a vote to keep the government open or be responsible for shutting it down.”
When "The View" host Joy Behar asked the Michigan Democrat if she was referring to Trump, Slotkin clarified her remarks.
"No, I'm talking about our country," Slotkin replied. "We're a pendulum swinging. I don't think there is an American that thinks this is normal."
Conservatives slammed Slotkin on social media, interpreting her comments as an insult to Trump voters.
"Ah yes, we've reached the point post-election loss where Democrats just revert to calling Americans stupid for voting against them," Abigail Jackson, communications director for Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., posted on social platform X. "Not a single ounce of self-awareness to be found."
Rahm Emanuel Stokes Speculation of Presidential Run
Following the 2024 election, Rahm Emanuel is making moves usually associated with someone who wants to run for president.
Missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki seen staggering while arm-in-arm with 'person of interest'
The footage shows the pair staggering while taking selfies in an early hours walk with pals at the same Domincan resort.
Chilling new surveillance footage shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki staggering while walking arm-in-arm with an Iowa man identified as a “person of interest” in her disappearance — as the search for the co-ed enters a sixth day.
For the first time in U.S. history, immigration was the sole factor behind the country's population growth in a single year, according to a study released Wednesday by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI).
Based on U.S. Census Bureau data from 2022-2023, the MPI report attributes this shift to declining birth rates among American-born residents.
The U.S. population grew solely due to immigration between 2022 and 2023, marking a historic first, according to the MPI's analysis of census data. The study found that the U.S. immigrant population increased by 1.6 million, reaching a record 47.8 million people, or 14.3% of the total population.
THORChain at crossroads: Decentralization clashes with illicit activity
THORChain faces opposition as massive money laundering allegations involving North Korean hackers ignite governance breakdowns and heightened regulatory risks.
Its supporters have fended off the criticism by championing decentralization, while its critics point to recent activities that showed some of the protocol’s centralized tendencies.
After exploiting Bybit for $1.4 billion, the North Korean state-backed hackers behind the attack, known as the Lazarus Group, flocked to THORChain, making it their top choice to convert stolen funds from Ether (ETH) to Bitcoin (BTC). Lazarus finished converting its Ether within just 10 days of the hack.
The controversy has triggered internal conflict, governance cracks and developer resignations, exposing a deeper issue and question: Can DeFi remain neutral when criminals exploit it at scale?
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The ideas have merit but also bring challenges. Adjusting retirement ages and capping contributions might boost sustainability, yet we must consider the impact on younger workers and long-term equity.
”As expected, C.J. Mosley‘s time with the Jets has come to an end. The Pro Bowl linebacker has been released, per a team announcement.ESPN’s Rich Cimini notes this move comes with a post-June 1 designation.
As a result, the cap hit which remained for 2025 (the final year of Mosley’s deal) will be spread out across two years. The Jets will see $4MM in cap savings this year while incurring a dead money charge of $8.78MM.”
”One of the top remaining centers on the market has found a new home. Josh Myers has a deal in place with the Jets, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.This will be a one-year contract, he adds.
Myers will collect $3.5MM after serving as Green Bay’s center starter over the course of his rookie contract. This marks New York’s second offensive line addition of the day, with tackle Chukwuma Okorafor also being added.”
”Kenneth Murray‘s Tennessee stay looks set to end after one season. The Titans and Cowboys have a deal in place that would send the former first-round linebacker to Dallas.
The teams closed out a negotiation that appears to be a pick swap, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reporting the clubs are expected to exchange late-round choices. The Cowboys will be taking on Murray’s two-year, $15.5MM deal.
Murray is due a $5.99MM base salary — well north of his 2024 paragraph 5 number — next season. A classic pick-swap structure wrapped this deal, with Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz addingthe Titans will receive a sixth-rounder in exchange for Murray and a seventh.”
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But it's a plant, and mi froggie is carnivore. Which implies I may eat man before (that) plant. LOL
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This made me comment the most number of comments on Twitter/X since the year started. Good start! #twitter #x #socialmedia #crypto
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Cowboys did good here.
”Source: Free-agent linebacker Jack Sanborn plans to sign with the Cowboys on a one-year deal.
Reunited with Matt Eberflus and Dave Borgonzi, who coached him for three years in Chicago on his way to 164 tackles, 14 for loss.” - Jeremy Fowler/ESPN
#nfl
Bazılarının BTC'si, bazılarının ETH'si, Trump da lanet olsun.
Bu düzen her şeyi yitirtti.
Ömür boyu bu sistemde harcanan zaman boşa gitti... Ne yazık ki, emeğin karşılığı borca kalmış.
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This is for when you can't afford a car with parking sensors. It does the trick. Trust me you'll hear the ducks when you're getting too close 🤣 #funny
You parked your car to wait for your wife to get ready for the party. A freaking tree grew and she's not done 🤣 #funny
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How do you deal with nostalgia?
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Would you transform nostalgia into gratitude and evolution?
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Let's travel through the nooks and crannies of nostalgia
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When you hate the broccoli but the broccoli hates you too 🤣 #funny
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Or didnt shoot up the steroids.
Took the words right out of my brain!
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Lions this is called Cheating at exams, level: Expert mode 😅😉 #funny
The Waffle House Crypto Summit proved to be a cut above the rest.
tell Sue “Happy Birthday Sue” and tell her why she should have launched a token to tokenize her bday, it would’ve been fun, right?
Happy Birthday Sue! Tokenizing your birthday might have added a unique twist—imagine issuing exclusive tokens as digital keepsakes to capture the fun and memories Enjoy the day and here's to more creative crypto moments
Liberal activists had pointed out that the current spending fight was the last big chance for Democrats to extract concessions from Republicans until this fall, when the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process begins.
“Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave,” far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fretted Wednesday on X. “TODAY is the showdown.”
Before the Senate convened for Wednesday business, Democrats huddled during a cacus lunch to plot the next steps forward.
“At least for now, I don’t see the votes, based on my reading of the end of the meeting,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) told reporters afterwards. “I don’t see the votes there right now for passing their House Republican CR.”
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Mahmoud Khalil to Remain in Louisiana ICE Facility
Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist arrested over the weekend in New York, will remain in a Louisiana detention facility under Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Khalil was apprehended on Saturday at his New York residence and moved to a detention center in New Jersey before ultimately being transported to an ICE facility in Jena, Louisiana. Khali has been accused of participating in the violent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University last spring and distributing terrorist propaganda.
The Trump administration revoked Khalil's green card. Yet on Monday, U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman temporarily blocked efforts to deport Khalil until both his defense team and the federal government appear in court.
Ramzi Kasem, an attorney for Khalil, spoke outside a Manhattan courthouse on Wednesday over the treatment of his client.
Khalil's wife, who has remained anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said in a statement that the past week has been a "nightmare," adding her family has been the target of "an intense and targeted doxxing campaign" focused on "spreading false claims about my husband that were simply not based in reality."
Khalil's arrest is seen as a statement by the Trump administration that the U.S. will no longer tolerate public support of a terrorist organization.
"This is the first arrest of many to come. We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity, and the Trump Administration will not tolerate it. Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
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"Interesting to compare this to their arguments on transitioning teenagers," Spectator contributing editor Stephen L. Miller wrote on X.
"This is monumentally insulting to the millions of Americans that voted for a change last November," Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., said on X.
Slotkin, who was elected to the Senate as a Democrat in a state Trump won by 1.4 percentage points, delivered the party's rebuttal to the president's joint address to Congress last week.
In a Sunday interview with "Meet the Press," Slotkin said that the Democrats' loss of confidence following Trump's November victory isn't "something hidden."
"Recent MPI work shows that immigrants and their U.S.-born children are projected to account for all future U.S. labor force growth over the coming decades, which is a finding that should be of interest to policymakers, employers, educators, and others," said Jeanne Batalova, an MPI senior policy analyst and demographer.
The Census Bureau has tracked immigration trends since 1850, recording fluctuations from the early 1900s boom to the mid-century decline and the steady increase from the 1970s onward.
The latest findings highlight the significant role immigration plays amid a nationwide decline in birth rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), birth rates among women aged 20-24 reached a record low in 2023, with an overall decline for women between 20 and 39.
THORChain is not a mixer
THORChain is a decentralized swap protocol, so some say it’s unfair to call it a laundering machine, as the output is traceable. It’s not like a mixer, whose purpose is to conceal cryptocurrency fund trails — though the reasons for using mixers vary between users, with some simply wanting to preserve their privacy and others using them for illicit purposes.
Federico Paesano, investigations lead at Crystal Intelligence, argued in a LinkedIn post that it is misleading to state that the North Korean hackers “laundered” the Bybit hack proceeds.
These demographic changes are shaping the U.S. workforce.
A study by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) found that in 2023, more immigrants were entering the workforce than American-born individuals, driven by an aging population and decreasing birth rates. Immigrants made up approximately 18% of the total workforce that year.
A separate study by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) estimates that as of January 2025, the immigrant population has risen further to 15.8% of the total U.S. population.
Mexicans remain the largest immigrant group, comprising 23% of the total foreign-born population, followed by Indians at 6% and Chinese at 5%. The fastest-growing immigrant groups come from Central and South America, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Afghanistan.
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Trump to Nominate Bowman as Fed's Top Bank Cop
The Trump administration is expected to choose Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top financial regulator, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Bowman, who has been a member of the Fed's governing board for six years, would replace Michael Barr, who stepped down last month.
Barr, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, came under attack from big U.S. banks after proposing that they hold more capital in reserve in a 2023 regulatory reform proposal. Bowman's appointment was reported earlier Wednesday by Bloomberg News.
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Border Czar Homan Threatens to 'Double the Man-Force' in N.Y.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may deluge the state of New York if Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration doesn't cooperate with immigration officials, border czar Tom Homan, said during an appearance in Albany, New York, alongside Republican state legislators on Wednesday.
"New York State, you gotta change the sanctuary status," Homan said, according to Politico. "If you don't, get out of the way. Because we're going to do our job."
He added, "Sanctuary cities are going to get exactly what they don't want: more ICE agents in your community. We'll double the man-force if we have to. Rather than one officer arresting a bad guy, now I have to send a whole team."
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Following the 2024 election, Rahm Emanuel is making moves usually associated with someone who wants to run for president, Politico reported.
Emanuel, who recently served as ambassador to Japan and previously served as mayor of Chicago, a three-term congressman, and chief of staff to then-President Barack Obama, has been blanketing the airwaves and op-ed pages since returning from Tokyo.
"I'm not done with public service and I'm hoping public service is not done with me," Emanuel told Politico.
In speeches, Emanuel has begun road testing a possible presidential campaign speech, unafraid to criticize the Democrat Party, Politico said.
Here is the latest information on missing Pitt student, Sudiksha Konanki:
University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki was on spring break in Punta Cana prior to her disappearance.
Konanki, from Virginia, and her pals went onto the beach from a disco at the Riu Republica Hotel early in the morning following a power outage.
She was last seen with Joshua Steven Riibe from Iowa, who was named “a person of interest.”
Sheriff Mike Chapman of Konanki’s hometown in Loudoun County, Virginia, has previously said it is too early to determine if she had drowned.
The FBI, along with local and other US agencies, are searching for Konanki.
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Even if Emanuel loses in a Democrat primary, a presidential run could catapult him to a high-profile cabinet position.
"If you run for any other office, you win or lose," David Axelrod, who worked with Emanuel in the Obama White House said. "But if you run a smart, spirited race for president you can elevate yourself. So why not jump in the pool?"
Emanuel has also earned praise from Republicans.
"Rahm Emanuel is the best all-around player for the Democratic Party,'" said Rep. Tom Cole, D-Okla., who served with Emanuel in the House. "Who else has been as successful as a political operative, a party leader, an elected official, a high-level staffer and a diplomat?"
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ICE Officials: 1,555 Suspected Gang Members Arrested
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say they have arrested 1,555 suspected gang members since President Donald Trump took office in January.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials say they have arrested 1,555 suspected gang members since President Donald Trump took office in January.
Federal authorities told CBS News that 44 of the arrests involved foreign fugitives, while 39 involved known or suspected terrorists.
According to ICE officials, the agency made 32,809 total arrests during the first 50 days of Trump's second term, including 14,111 migrants with criminal convictions and 9,980 migrants with pending criminal charges. The overall figure also includes 8,718 migrants with no criminal record.
"The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream," Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem said in a statement. "If they don't, we will find them, we will deport them, and they will never return."
CBP Home replaces the Biden-era app known as CBP One which allowed migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border to schedule an appointment to request entry into the United States at a legal port of entry.
The app from the Biden administration was heavily criticized by Republicans, who said it paved the way for huge numbers of migrants to enter the U.S. without being properly vetted.
Trump shut down the CBP One app hours after being sworn in on Jan. 20.
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JPMorgan, where Staley was previously head of the private bank and had Epstein as a client, was sued by the US Virgin Islands for allegedly ignoring Epstein’s sex trafficking, with the bank in turn suing Staley before the case was settled.
In the US litigation, Staley was asked about having “had sexual intercourse with a woman … at Mr Epstein’s brother’s apartment” in New York, the FCA’s lawyer Leigh-Ann Mulcahy said.
Staley said he was introduced to the woman by Jeffrey Epstein, the encounter was consensual and that “she was a part of his staff as I recall.”
Trump Vows to Reclaim 'Stolen Wealth' With Steel Tariffs
President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.
The Republican president's use of tariffs to extract concessions from other nations points toward a possibly destructive trade war and a stark change in America’s approach to global leadership. It also has destabilized the stock market and stoked anxiety about an economic downturn.
“The United States of America is going to take back a lot of what was stolen from it by other countries and, frankly, by incompetent U.S. leadership,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “We’re going to take back our wealth, and we’re going to take back a lot of the companies that left.”
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer responded by saying that the EU was punishing America instead of fixing what he viewed as excess capacity in steel and aluminum production.
“The EU’s punitive action completely disregards the national security imperatives of the United States – and indeed international security – and is yet another indicator that the EU’s trade and economic policies are out of step with reality,” he said in a statement.
Meeting on Wednesday with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump said “of course” he wants to respond to EU's retaliations and “of course” Ireland is taking advantage of the United States.
“The EU was set up in order to take advantage of the United States,” Trump said.
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The FCA also referred to the fact Epstein had asked Staley to be trustee of his estate as evidence of their close relationship. Staley said: “I turned him down.”
Staley’s appeal centers on a 2019 letter sent by Barclays Chair Nigel Higgins to the FCA, which approached the British bank shortly after Epstein’s arrest brought scrutiny on the financier’s other high-profile associates.
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Canada sees itself as locked in a trade war under the pretext that its center for fentanyl smuggling and that its natural resources and factories subtract from the U.S. economy instead of supporting it.
“This is going to be a day to day fight. This is now the second round of unjustified tariffs leveled against Canada,” said Mélanie Joly, Canada's foreign affairs minister. “The latest excuse is national security despite the fact that Canada’s steel and aluminum adds to America’s security. All the while there is a threat of further and broader tariffs on April 2 still looming. The excuse for those tariffs shifts every day.”
Canada is the largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States and plans to impose retaliatory tariffs of Canadian $29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) starting Thursday in response to the U.S. taxes on the metals.
Canada's new tariffs would be on steel and aluminum products, as well as U.S. goods including computers, sports equipment and water heaters worth $14.2 billion Canadian ($9.9 billion). That's in addition to the 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian (US$20.8 billion) of imports from the U.S. that were put in place on March 4 in response to other Trump import taxes that he’s partially delayed by a month.
Trump told CEOs in the Business Roundtable a day earlier that the tariffs were causing companies to invest in U.S. factories. The 8% drop in the S&P 500 stock index over the past month on fears of deteriorating growth appears unlikely to dissuade him, as Trump argued that higher tariff rates would be more effective at bringing back factories.
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“The higher it goes, the more likely it is they’re going to build,” Trump told the group. “The biggest win is if they move into our country and produce jobs. That’s a bigger win than the tariffs themselves, but the tariffs are going to be throwing off a lot of money to this country.”
Trump on Tuesday had threatened to put tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum from Canada, but he chose to stay with the 25% rate after the province of Ontario suspended plans to put a surcharge on electricity sold to Michigan, Minnesota and New York.
Democratic lawmakers dismissed Trump's claims that his tariffs are about national security and drug smuggling, saying they're actually about generating revenues to help cover the cost of his planned income tax cuts for the wealthy.
“Donald Trump knows his policies could wreck the economy, but he’s doing it anyway,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York. “Why are they doing all these crazy things that Americans don’t like? One reason, and one reason alone: tax breaks for billionaires, the north star of the Republican party’s goals.
n many ways, the president is addressing what he perceives as unfinished business from his first term. Trump meaningfully increased tariffs, but the revenues collected by the federal government were too small to significantly increase overall inflationary pressures.
The FCA says the letter contained two misleading statements: that Staley “did not have a close relationship” with Epstein and their last contact was “well before he joined Barclays in 2015.” Staley says both statements were accurate.
The FCA has cited a cache of over 1,000 emails between Staley and Epstein, in which Staley described their friendship as “profound” and referred to Epstein as “family.”
In one previously-reported email chain from 2010, Staley told Epstein: “That was fun. Say hi to Snow White.”
When Epstein asked “what character would you like next,” Staley replied: “Beauty and the Beast.”
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Moreover, economists have found, the gains to the steel and aluminum industries were more than offset by the cost they imposed on “downstream’’ manufacturers that use their products.
At these downstream companies, production fell by nearly $3.5 billion because of the tariffs in 2021, a loss that exceeded the $2.3 billion uptick in production that year by aluminum producers and steelmakers, the U.S. International Trade Commission found in 2023.
Trump sees the tariffs as leading to more domestic factories, and the White House has noted that Volvo, Volkswagen and Honda are all exploring an increase to their U.S. footprint. But the prospect of higher prices, fewer sales and lower profits might cause some companies to refrain from investing in new facilities.
Here's where rents are rising the fastest in the New York area
And it's not New York City or Hoboken, according to Zumper.
New Yorkers may feel like the rent hikes never end, but it turns out that Newark, New Jersey residents are at the biggest disadvantage.
Just a quick train ride from Lower Manhattan, Newark had the fastest-growing rent in the New York Metropolitan area in February, according to a recent New York Metro Area Report by the online rental marketplace Zumper. Median rents for one-bedrooms in the New Jersey transportation hub grew 16.7% year-over-year.
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“If you’re an executive in the boardroom, are you really going to tell your board it’s the time to expand that assembly line?” said John Murphy, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The top steel exporters to the U.S. are Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea and Japan, with exports from Taiwan and Vietnam growing at a fast pace, according to the International Trade Administration. Imports from China, the world's largest steel producer, account for only a small fraction of what the U.S. buys.
The lion's share of U.S. aluminum imports comes from Canada.
Monmouth University to Shut Down Polling Institute
Monmouth University will shut down its polling institute in July, the university's president, Patrick F. Leahy, said Wednesday.
"At its height, the Institute played a prominent role in helping to elevate the University's image and to amplify its reputation to households across the country," Leahy said in a statement to the Hill.
"However, the changing political and media landscapes have made it both more difficult and more expensive for polling organizations to operate. In addition, our efforts over the years to integrate the work of the Polling Institute with both the student experience and the broader academic enterprise at Monmouth University have been met with mixed results," he added.
The polling institute was established in 2005 with the help of Patrick Murray. Leahy lauded Murray's "skilled analysis and media aplomb," which "established the Monmouth University Poll as one of the top polls in the country for both accuracy and transparency."
Science confirms it: Some cannabis terpenes could provide powerful pain relief
A new study suggests that certain aromatic compounds in cannabis may help manage chronic pain, including fibromyalgia and post-surgical discomfort.
A sk any stoner, and they’ll go on and on about the wonders of marijuana.
From stress relief to an enhanced appreciation for pizza, cannabis enthusiasts have long sung its praises.
Looks like your stoner friend was onto something after all, some of the compounds responsible for weed’s signature scent might actually offer some serious pain relief.
According to new research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, certain terpenes found in Cannabis sativa could be effective for treating chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and post-surgical discomfort— without the high.
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Patricia Ann "Trish" Regan (born December 13, 1972) is a conservative American Podcaster, author, and former television talk-show host. She hosted Trish Regan Primetime on the Fox Business Network from 2015 to 2020.
Regan was previously a television host on Bloomberg Television from 2012 to 2015, and a host at CNBC from 2007 to 2012. She was also a host on Fox Business and a contributor on Fox News until March 2020.
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House Funding Bill Includes Billions for Border Efforts
The Republican-controlled Senate has until 11:59 p.m. Friday to pass the measure to avoid a partial government shutdown.
The stopgap funding bill passed by the House on Tuesday contains billions of dollars to assist in President Donald Trump’s mission to secure the U.S. border.
The House passed the measure that will fund the federal government through the end of the 2025 fiscal year, which is Sept. 30, by a 217-213 vote — with only one Republican, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, opposed and one Democrat, Jared Golden of Maine, in support. The Republican-controlled Senate has until 11:59 p.m. Friday to pass the measure to avoid a partial government shutdown.
"[This] provides ICE with close to a $10 billion blank check to continue its ongoing efforts to increase detention beds with no oversight guardrails or assurances that other critical homeland security operations and investigations, such as countering fentanyl and illicit narcotics, combating human trafficking, and other transnational criminal activities are prioritized," the fact sheet stated.
Republicans took heat from members of their base because the funding bill did nothing to reduce overall spending. In fact, Massie said in a video posted on X that bill was "not Trump's agenda" but Biden’s.
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, told Newsmax on Tuesday that immigration enforcement and border security were among the reasons why it was important to pass the measure and avoid a government shutdown.
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Cannabis terpenes: Potential replacement for post-surgery meds
Post-surgical pain can lead to long-term complications due to inflammation and heightened pain sensitivity. Opioids are the go-to solution, but they come with risks like addiction and constipation, which can cause further complications.
“Opioids help with post-surgical pain, but they can cause constipation, increasing the risk of complications like adhesions,” Streicher explained. “We’re always looking for better options, and this study suggests terpenes could be one.”
The research also found that terpenes work through the adenosine A2a receptor—the same one caffeine blocks—hinting at a potential sedative effect for future studies.
Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans to introduce the world’s largest drone light show. The plan is to launch the most advanced fleet of 10,000 light-show drones, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region, blending cultural narratives with advanced drone technology to create immersive experiences.
These dynamic drone formations, powered by real-time synchronization and adaptive intelligence, will reimagine the possibilities of live entertainment, making Abu Dhabi’s skyline an evolving canvas for innovation.
Synchronized drone performances
With this multi-year agreement, Abu Dhabi will launch the pioneering initiative to integrate cutting-edge drone technology into large-scale immersive storytelling, further solidifying its position as a global hub for innovation in culture and entertainment.
The synchronized drone performances will create artistic narratives across multiple iconic locations, weaving together the emirate’s rich heritage and dynamic future.
“We are excited to be part of this partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi. With this pioneering initiative, Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of embracing innovation and will have the largest fleet of the most advanced light drones in the world for storytelling and entertainment,” said Kimbal Musk, CEO and Co-Founder of Nova Sky Stories.
“Nova empowers the world’s greatest artists and musicians to bring their art to the sky and we cannot wait to show the world what is possible with a fleet this size.”
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I'm getting closer to first 10 HBD on Hive and I'm a lion who wants his roar to be heard louder. We all know what that means right 🤣👀💪 #funny
Dogs pee to mark their territory but this dog is ambitious as hell 🤣 #funny
Time to feed the leoai with some #foxnews
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Another kick to the gut.
“DeMarcus Lawrence‘s time with the Cowboys has come to an end. The four-time Pro Bowler has agreed to a deal with the Seahawks, his agency announced on Wednesday.
This will be a three-year deal, Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. The pact is worth up to $42MM and includes $18MM guaranteed. The Cowboys were interested in re-signing Lawrence, but he made it clear recently he was open to departing as a free agent.”
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You're angry when you're beautiful lol
He’s on the older side but he’s only been a Cowboy so yup it sucks. Gotta clear up space to make Parsons a billionaire.
As long as you're upset I'm happy. Even if you are just a little bumbed I'm happy. You alone are my key to a happy life. Keep turning it!
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Government shutdown likely after Schumer says Senate Dems will block GOP funding bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that Republicans lack the votes in the upper chamber to pass their plan to avert a looming government shutdown on Friday at midnight.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that most Democrats in the upper chamber will not support a House Republican-passed bill to fund the federal government through the end of September, all but ensuring a partial shutdown beginning at 11:59 p.m. Friday.
“Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort, but Republicans chose a partisan path, drafting their [continuing resolution] without any input — any input — from congressional Democrats,” Schumer (D-NY) said on the Senate floor Wednesday.
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Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley admits he had sex with Jeffrey Epstein assistant
The former JPM executive gave evidence to London’s Upper Tribunal as he appeals against a proposed financial services ban.
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said in 2023 that it would ban Staley and fine him 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) for allegedly misleading the watchdog over his relationship with Epstein. He is giving evidence at London’s Upper Tribunal this week.
The 68-year-old, who said on Tuesday that he had no idea about the late financier Epstein’s “monstrous activities,” was asked by the FCA’s lawyer about evidence Staley had given in a lawsuit against him by his previous employer JPMorgan.
Following Tuesday night’s vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced the lower chamber of Congress would recess until March 24, leaving Schumer with the option of accepting the House bill and keeping the federal lights on over the objection of progressive activists, or rejecting it and putting the nation’s capital on course for the 11th partial government shutdown since 1980.
In a statement after the lower chamber passed the funding bill, Johnson said it was “decision time for Senate Democrats: cast a vote to keep the government open or be responsible for shutting it down.”
When "The View" host Joy Behar asked the Michigan Democrat if she was referring to Trump, Slotkin clarified her remarks.
"No, I'm talking about our country," Slotkin replied. "We're a pendulum swinging. I don't think there is an American that thinks this is normal."
Conservatives slammed Slotkin on social media, interpreting her comments as an insult to Trump voters.
"Ah yes, we've reached the point post-election loss where Democrats just revert to calling Americans stupid for voting against them," Abigail Jackson, communications director for Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., posted on social platform X. "Not a single ounce of self-awareness to be found."
Rahm Emanuel Stokes Speculation of Presidential Run
Following the 2024 election, Rahm Emanuel is making moves usually associated with someone who wants to run for president.
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I don't see it. By 2028 Emanuel will be either too old or too centrist/moderate for Democratic base, most likely even more radical than it is now.
He will only be 68 by the next election...that is a decade younger than Trump is now.
If he goes against Vance or someone of his generation, the age will be an issue.
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Missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki seen staggering while arm-in-arm with 'person of interest'
The footage shows the pair staggering while taking selfies in an early hours walk with pals at the same Domincan resort.
Chilling new surveillance footage shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki staggering while walking arm-in-arm with an Iowa man identified as a “person of interest” in her disappearance — as the search for the co-ed enters a sixth day.
For the first time in U.S. history, immigration was the sole factor behind the country's population growth in a single year, according to a study released Wednesday by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI).
Based on U.S. Census Bureau data from 2022-2023, the MPI report attributes this shift to declining birth rates among American-born residents.
The U.S. population grew solely due to immigration between 2022 and 2023, marking a historic first, according to the MPI's analysis of census data. The study found that the U.S. immigrant population increased by 1.6 million, reaching a record 47.8 million people, or 14.3% of the total population.
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THORChain at crossroads: Decentralization clashes with illicit activity
THORChain faces opposition as massive money laundering allegations involving North Korean hackers ignite governance breakdowns and heightened regulatory risks.
Its supporters have fended off the criticism by championing decentralization, while its critics point to recent activities that showed some of the protocol’s centralized tendencies.
After exploiting Bybit for $1.4 billion, the North Korean state-backed hackers behind the attack, known as the Lazarus Group, flocked to THORChain, making it their top choice to convert stolen funds from Ether (ETH) to Bitcoin (BTC). Lazarus finished converting its Ether within just 10 days of the hack.
The controversy has triggered internal conflict, governance cracks and developer resignations, exposing a deeper issue and question: Can DeFi remain neutral when criminals exploit it at scale?
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🚨Breaking: A senator from Florida warns that both Medicare and Social Security are on the brink of insolvency, inevitably leading to reductions.
A well-known tech entrepreneur, recognized for his crypto interests, recently dubbed Social Security as the largest Ponzi scheme ever.
Social security is an easy solution:
The ideas have merit but also bring challenges. Adjusting retirement ages and capping contributions might boost sustainability, yet we must consider the impact on younger workers and long-term equity.
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”As expected, C.J. Mosley‘s time with the Jets has come to an end. The Pro Bowl linebacker has been released, per a team announcement.ESPN’s Rich Cimini notes this move comes with a post-June 1 designation.
As a result, the cap hit which remained for 2025 (the final year of Mosley’s deal) will be spread out across two years. The Jets will see $4MM in cap savings this year while incurring a dead money charge of $8.78MM.”
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”One of the top remaining centers on the market has found a new home. Josh Myers has a deal in place with the Jets, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.This will be a one-year contract, he adds.
Myers will collect $3.5MM after serving as Green Bay’s center starter over the course of his rookie contract. This marks New York’s second offensive line addition of the day, with tackle Chukwuma Okorafor also being added.”
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”Kenneth Murray‘s Tennessee stay looks set to end after one season. The Titans and Cowboys have a deal in place that would send the former first-round linebacker to Dallas.
The teams closed out a negotiation that appears to be a pick swap, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reporting the clubs are expected to exchange late-round choices. The Cowboys will be taking on Murray’s two-year, $15.5MM deal.
Murray is due a $5.99MM base salary — well north of his 2024 paragraph 5 number — next season. A classic pick-swap structure wrapped this deal, with Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz addingthe Titans will receive a sixth-rounder in exchange for Murray and a seventh.”
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