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Bitcoin's Price: Will the U. S. Election Make or Break It?

November 4, 2024

Bitcoin is flirting with a new record high, but the U. S. election might put a temporary hold on that. In October, Bitcoin closed above $70, 000 for the first time since March, but it's been struggling to stay there. The focus now is on the U. S. presidential election. Investors are worried that the

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The Unfolding Drama: A Decade-Long Quest for Justice in Cliff Lambert’s Murder

November 3, 2024

Cliff Lambert, a retired art dealer from Palm Springs, California, met a tragic end in 2008. His murder was part of an elaborate plot orchestrated by two con artists, Kaushal Niroula and Daniel Garcia. The case has been bogged down in legal battles, overturned convictions, and delays for over a deca

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Who's Ahead in the Swing States?

November 3, 2024

In the final days before the election, a poll by Siena College and The New York Times has shown some interesting shifts in the swing states. Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Georgia. But Trump is ahead in Arizona. The poll, released on Sunday, surveyed

entertainment

Rapper Young Thug's Surprising Plea Deal

November 2, 2024

Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, has been released from custody after pleading guilty to gang, drug, and gun charges. The rapper from Atlanta has been embroiled in a high-profile trial that's been going on for over two years. Here's what you need to know about his case. Young

business

New Business Class Boost: Cathay’s Latest 777 Update

November 1, 2024

Imagine sinking into a cozy, private suite on your next flight. That's just what Cathay Pacific is offering with their revamped Boeing 777 business class, known as Aria Suites. After six years of work, including a pandemic pause, these suites are finally taking flight. By the end of 2027, all 30 pla

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UK Adds Steep ‘Business Class Tax’ for Long-Haul Flights

November 1, 2024

Travelers from Australia to the UK will soon face a higher ‘flight tax’ when leaving, especially if they're in business or first class. The UK's Air Passenger Duty (APD), a tax that started small in 1994, has been going up. The latest boost, announced by the new Labour government, hits premium seats

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Angela Alsobrooks: Aiming High in Maryland's Senate Race

November 1, 2024

In Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks is making waves in the U. S. Senate race. With a solid background in public service, she's breaking barriers as a Black woman running for this important seat. A recent poll shows she's leading her Republican opponent, former Governor Larry Hogan, by a significant margi

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Lisa Blunt Rochester: Delaware's Potential First Black Woman Senator

November 1, 2024

Lisa Blunt Rochester, who made history in 2016 as the first Black person and first woman from Delaware elected to Congress, is now aiming to make another mark on history. She's running for the Senate, hoping to become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in that chamber. Polls show her with a

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Democrats and Kids: A Storm Over Science

November 1, 2024

Imagine this: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender. ...

business

AI Stocks Take a Hit: Microsoft and Meta's AI Spending Shocks the Market

November 1, 2024

Thursday was a rough day for tech investors as stocks related to AI took a nosedive. The culprits? Microsoft and Meta, two giants in the tech world, both signaled that they'll need to spend big on AI in the future. This news didn't sit well with investors, who had been hoping for more growth. Micro