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A Poem, a Lawyer, and Turkey's Social Media Storm

October 7, 2024

Imagine sharing something online that sparks a big controversy. That's what happened to a Turkish lawyer named Feyza Altun when she posted a Persian poem on social media. Some people thought the poem was attacking Sharia, which is a set of laws based on Islamic teachings. When Feyza replied with "Sh

business

Target's CEO on Combating Retail Crime: Progress and Plans

October 7, 2024

Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swip

celebrities

Jussie Smollett: Reflecting on His Scandal

October 7, 2024

Actor Jussie Smollett recently opened up about the infamous hate crime hoax scandal that surrounded him, ahead of his new film's premiere. In an interview with PEOPLE over Zoom, he shared his thoughts about the day authorities arrested him for disorderly conduct and falsifying a police report. He de

crypto

Crypto Prices Dip as Ether ETFs Start and Mt. Gox Moves Bitcoin Funds

October 7, 2024

Ether and bitcoin prices dropped on Tuesday, the first day that ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) started trading. Bitcoin fell by 3%, settling at around $65,891.50, while ether dropped more than 1%, reaching about $3,445.10. Analysts believe these dips were due to investors taking profits after si

politics

Bitcoin Conference Welcomes Trump's New Crypto Stance

October 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This event, starting tomorrow, is the world's largest annual celebration of Bitcoin. Trump, now a crypto enthusiast, will take the stage at 2 p.m. CT on July 27. This marks the first time a presidential

finance

Crypto Prices Bounce Back on Friday

October 7, 2024

After two days of decline, cryptocurrency prices made a comeback on Friday, with Bitcoin and Ether both up by 4%. This rally followed a tough week for risk assets, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 suffering significant losses. However, these stock indices managed to rebound on Friday. In the cr

politics

Trump's Crypto Shift: Five Promises at Bitcoin Conference

October 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump recently took center stage at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, surprising attendees with a new pro-crypto stance. Unlike his previous skepticism, Trump now sees cryptocurrencies as a tool to fight inflation and ensure American leadership. He pledged to en

politics

Don't Ignore the Truth: Trump's Record Matters

October 7, 2024

We're living in strange times. In just over a month, Americans will vote for the president, and one of the candidates is none other than former President Donald Trump, who's been convicted of 34 felonies. While many think he's on track to win, it seems like nobody's calling him what he really is: a

politics

Dallas Voters: Time to Decide on Charter Changes

October 7, 2024

This week, the spotlight is on Dallas as voters prepare to weigh in on several charter amendments. The editorial board has been busy, offering their take on these proposed changes. Meanwhile, local cartoonists have been having a field day, with plenty of opinion pieces to inspire their work. The bi

politics

Florida's Swing: How Trump's Fight for the Sunshine State Might Affect Other Battlegrounds

October 7, 2024

Back in July, things got tougher for Donald Trump when Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic nominee for 2024. A poll from the University of North Florida showed Trump ahead, but only by a slim margin. Fast forward to September, a new poll revealed Trump's lead was even thinner—just one point o