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Why weekend crypto trading is quietly shaping Monday’s market mood

April 12, 2026

Weekends used to be quiet in finance. Now, something unusual is happening while big exchanges sleep. Crypto platforms have started hosting futures tied to gold, oil, and other traditional assets that never close. These markets now swing billions every weekend even when Wall Street is dark. Research

crypto

Spot ETF for Hyperliquid gets closer with new ticker and fee

April 12, 2026

A company called Bitwise just took another step toward launching a new kind of exchange-traded fund. This fund would let people invest in Hyperliquid, a blockchain that handles crypto futures trading. Bitwise updated its plan with the U. S. government to show the fund will use the ticker symbol $BHY

crime

Why NYPD overtime cuts could be making New York less safe

April 12, 2026

The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a

politics

Is Maine’s new budget plan really a smart move?

April 12, 2026

Maine is facing real struggles right now. High living costs—especially for housing and energy—are squeezing families and businesses alike. Many people have left for other states with lower taxes and better opportunities. Small businesses, which keep local economies alive, are feeling the pinch too.

technology

AI’s quiet takeover of India’s movie world

April 12, 2026

India’s film studios are quietly racing ahead in AI filmmaking—not because it’s cool, but because the math adds up. By cutting budgets by up to four-fifths and finishing movies four times faster, producers are adapting to a harsh reality: fewer people are buying tickets. After ticket sales sank from

politics

Hungary’s big vote: what’s at stake for Europe and beyond

April 12, 2026

Hungary’s Sunday vote isn’t just about who runs the country—it’s a test for Europe’s direction. For 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has shaped Hungary as a place where democracy feels different: less free press, fewer checks on power, and closer ties to Moscow than most EU neighbors. But after

politics

Czech Leader Stands by Hungary’s Orbán Ahead of Key Vote

April 12, 2026

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš threw his support behind Hungary’s Viktor Orbán just before Sunday’s election, calling him the right leader to handle Hungary’s challenges. Polls suggest Orbán, a long-time nationalist who often clashes with the EU and keeps close ties with Russia, might lose power

politics

Why Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Keep Rising

April 12, 2026

Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne

entertainment

BTS Fans Catch the Concert on Big Screens

April 11, 2026

Fans who missed BTS’s live show in South Korea turned to a movie‑theater experience instead. In Los Angeles, a group of friends gathered at an AMC theater to watch the “ARIRANG” tour on a giant screen. They could not travel to Goyang, so they chose this alternative way to feel the energy of the perf

business

Third Point Pulls Out of CoStar Proxy Battle

April 11, 2026

Third Point, a hedge fund run by billionaire Daniel Loeb, decided to abandon its plan to launch a proxy fight against CoStar Group. The firm sold all of its shares in the real‑estate data company, which also owns Apartments. com and Homes. com. In a letter to investors, Loeb explained that the compa