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President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, with the goal of retaining approximately 200,000 bitcoins already seized in criminal and civil proceedings. The U.S. will not sell these bitcoins, instead holding them as a store of value. The plan, led by “crypto czar” David Sacks, aims to provide a … Read more
Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time regular season NHL goal record. Ovechkin has 885 goals in 46 games this season, despite missing time with a broken leg. The Washington Capitals’ star forward has been in top form, logging his best goals per game ratio in years. Ovechkin is one of … Read more
US stock futures are trading higher this morning as investors look to these top-performing companies: Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN) is expected to report quarterly earnings of 8 cents per share on revenue of $607 million, with shares gaining 1.3% to $4.85 in after-hours trading. Genesco Inc. (GCO) is anticipated to post quarterly earnings … Read more
Apple has unveiled the M3 Ultra chip, a significant upgrade that promises unparalleled performance and efficiency in its Mac lineup. The new chip delivers up to 2.6 times the performance of the previous M1 Ultra model, while maintaining industry-leading power efficiency. M3 Ultra features a 32-core CPU with 24 performance cores and eight efficiency cores, … Read more
Macaulay Culkin revealed that he cried during the Oscars broadcast when his brother Kieran won the Best Supporting Actor award. The only part of the show they watched was this category, as they tuned out the rest. Kieran’s win came after a sweep of awards season accolades, making him the frontrunner in the category. Kieran … Read more
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is taking a major risk with its new pricing strategy for its most advanced AI agents. The company plans to charge up to $20,000 per month for these high-end agents, targeting enterprise clients willing to pay a premium for automation at scale. A lower-tier version priced at $2,000 per month will … Read more
Kazakh artists are combining traditional nomadic sounds with modern styles, creating a unique fusion of old and new. In Amsterdam, German artist Anselm Kiefer is showcasing his tribute to Vincent van Gogh in the exhibition “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” at the Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museums. Kiefer’s fascination with Van Gogh spans his … Read more
Poland is set to build a 500,000-strong army as it seeks to counter Russia’s growing threat. Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that all men will undergo military training in an effort to strengthen the country’s defenses. The move comes amid concerns across Europe that the US is shifting its allegiance away from traditional Western … Read more
Israel is facing criticism over the missed warning signs before the October 7 attack, which killed four Israelis and wounded seven others. The government has finally taken action against one of its top officials, IDF chief Yaakov Halevi, who resigned after being implicated in the incident. The decision comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces … Read more