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Crypto Craze: Pension Funds Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

January 22, 2025

Bitcoin's skyrocketing value has caught the attention of pension funds, traditionally cautious investors. Even conservative trustees are curious, thanks to bitcoin's dramatic rise last year. Some pension funds in the US and abroad have started dabbling in crypto, hoping to score big returns. Experts

finance

Should You Hold or Sell Your Winning Investments? Experts Weigh In

January 22, 2025

Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,

entertainment

Billy Ray Cyrus' Guitar Glitch Becomes a Crowd-Winner

January 22, 2025

Imagine being a famous singer like Billy Ray Cyrus, performing at an important event. Suddenly, your guitar decides to take a break in the middle of the show. Most singers would panic, but not Cyrus. He's been on stage enough to know things can go wrong. Instead of freaking out, he turned the situat

business

Orsted's Offshore Wind Woes: A Costly Challenge

January 22, 2025

Orsted, a major player in the offshore wind industry, just took a big financial hit. The Danish company reported a $1. 7 billion impairment, thanks to rising costs of building wind farms in the US. This news comes at a time when President Trump is putting a stop to new offshore wind projects, making

crime

Tragedy Strikes: Border Agent Shot in Vermont Near Canadian Border

January 22, 2025

A sad day for law enforcement and the community: U. S. Border Patrol agent David Maland lost his life during a traffic stop in Vermont, close to the Canadian border. This incident, which also claimed the life of a German national and injured another suspect, took place on a busy highway in Coventry.

crypto

Trump's Crypto Moves: A New Era or Chaos?

January 22, 2025

Lately, there's been a lot of buzz about the former US President's sudden dive into the crypto world. It all started when he launched the $TRUMP meme coin last Friday. Then, just days later, a company linked to Trump joined the Ethereum staking process. This rapid series of events has caught the mar

science

The Magic of Oxygen Affinity in Catalysts: A New Way to Upgrade Biomass

January 22, 2025

Have you ever thought about how to turn plant waste into something useful? It's a tricky business because these plants, or biomass, contain many different compounds that can be transformed in various ways. This makes it hard to control the final product. Scientists have a smart trick up their sleeve

crime

Tragedy Strikes: Border Agent Dies in Vermont Shooting

January 21, 2025

Monday afternoon brought shocking news to Vermont. A U. S. Border Patrol agent lost their life in an unexpected shooting incident on Interstate 91 near the Canadian border. The event, which occurred around 3:15 p. m. , resulted in the deaths of both the agent and another individual. A second person

health

Volunteers' Diverse Backgrounds: Managing Them Better with Online Profiles

January 21, 2025

Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping

health

The Distance Dilemma: How Far You Live Affects Emergency Surgery

January 21, 2025

Did you know that the distance between your home and the nearest hospital can greatly impact your health in case of a sudden surgical emergency? It's true! When every minute counts, like in the case of a burst appendix, the time it takes to reach medical care can make a difference. Scientists are d