Researchers have found that individuals with a more positive outlook on life and high levels of “playfulness” navigated the COVID-19 pandemic better than those who were less playful. According to study leader Xiangyou “Sharon” Shen, people who exhibited playfulness excelled at creating moments of joy even in difficult circumstances. They engaged in more creative problem-solving, … Read more
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Bitcoin prices moved 1.2% higher to $97,197.0, but are expected to finish the week with a muted performance due to concerns over US trade tariffs and sticky inflation. The news that meme stock major GameStop Corp is considering investing in Bitcoin did little to boost crypto prices. GameStop’s shares rose sharply on the news, but … Read more
M23 rebels have entered the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s second-largest city Bukavu after seizing Kavumu airport, according to rebel leader Corneille Nangaa. The rebels claim they will continue their operation to “clean up” the city. Residents in a northern district reported seeing the militants on the streets without any fighting. The Congolese army confirmed … Read more
GameStop, under new CEO Ryan Cohen, may explore investing in Bitcoin as it looks to diversify its cash reserves. This comes after a recent post by Cohen, showing him standing next to Michael Saylor, the CEO of Microstrategy, which has been a major player in adopting and promoting Bitcoin. The company’s interest in cryptocurrency is … Read more
A South Wales resident has made a final proposal to the Newport City Council: he’ll buy the landfill where he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing his only copy of a private key worth around $800 million. James Howells, who’s been searching for 12 years, wants to excavate the site and use advanced technology … Read more
Talent agency executive Ariel Emanuel is calling on Justin Baldioni, the director of It Ends With Us, to let the legal process play out in his ongoing battle with Blake Lively. After being dropped as a client by WME in December, Baldioni, 41, has been accused of sexual harassment and defamation by Lively, 37. Emanuel … Read more
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon recently made headlines with a now-viral audio recording where he criticized remote work. The remarks are drawing both support and criticism from those who work from home (WFH) and others who have expressed mixed views on the topic. Billionaire Bill Ackman has publicly defended Dimon’s stance, calling it “a must listen.” … Read more
Saturday Night Live (SNL) marked its 50th year on television by hosting a star-studded concert special, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert. The event featured performances from a range of artists, including Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, and Lady Gaga. The show’s host, Jimmy Fallon, clarified during the broadcast that the three-hour program would focus on musical performances … Read more