Bitcoin prices have surged back toward $100,000 per bitcoin, fueled by growing establishment “panic” and a US judge ruling that Apple can no longer collect fees on purchases made outside of iOS apps. This change is expected to unleash a “flood” of bitcoin adoption. The decision comes after a long-running legal battle between Apple and … Read more
Warren Buffett downplayed the recent market volatility, saying it’s “really nothing” compared to previous downturns. The S&P 500 is down about 3% this year, a far cry from its record high in 2019. Despite this, Berkshire Hathaway’s stock has reached an all-time high and recovered all losses since Trump’s tariff announcement in April. Buffett noted … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been using his Truth Social platform to release a flurry of bizarre posts since taking office in 2021. The small user base of the platform allows him to post without much scrutiny, which he often takes advantage of. Trump’s recent posts can be broadly categorized into three types: attacking perceived … Read more
NASA has officially launched its newest space observatory, Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx), to map the universe in unprecedented detail. After a six-week calibration period, SPHEREx began its two-year mission on Monday. The space observatory is designed to create an ultra-detailed full-sky map of the universe … Read more
The field for the 2025 Kentucky Derby is taking shape, and 19 thoroughbreds are vying for a spot at Churchill Downs on May 3. The horses will be competing for points earned through prep races that began last September. Here’s a look at each of the contenders expected to run in the Run for the … Read more
Bayern Munich’s title hopes took a hit as RB Leipzig snatched a late point in a thrilling 3-3 draw against the Bundesliga leaders on Saturday. The victory, sealed by Yussuf Poulsen’s stoppage-time equalizer, delays Harry Kane’s capture of a first career trophy. The game was a rollercoaster ride, with Bayern coming from two goals down … Read more
Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway has seen its operating earnings decline 14% year-over-year, but its cash reserves have skyrocketed to a record $347.7 billion, amid uncertainty over tariffs and their impact on the company’s ability to invest. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-03/buffett-s-berkshire-boosts-cash-hoard-to-record-347-7-billion
Governor Katie Hobbs has rejected a bill (S.B. 1025) that would have allowed Arizona to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, dealing another blow to advocates seeking state-led cryptocurrency initiatives nationwide. Source: https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/arizona-governor-vetoes-first-in-nation-bitcoin-reserve-measure
Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are teaming up once again, 30 years after their iconic roles in the high-action thriller Speed and romantic drama The Lake House. The upcoming film, produced by Mark Gordon and written by Noah Oppenheim, marks the duo’s return to the big screen as a star-studded cast is attached to the … Read more
A widespread blackout across the Iberian Peninsula has raised concerns about the threat of cyberattacks on energy grids. However, initial investigations have found no evidence of a cyberattack being responsible for the power outage. Millions of people in Spain and Portugal experienced a major power outage on Monday, causing significant travel disruptions and bringing much … Read more