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Former President Donald Trump wants you to know that he now loves Bitcoin.Speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on Saturday, President Trump called cryptocurrency the “steel industry of 100 years ago.””I think we’re just getting started,” Trump said at a meeting of cryptocurrency industry leaders. “I think we’re just getting started. In just 15 years, bitcoin has grown from just an idea posted anonymously on an internet message board to the ninth most valuable asset in the world.”Trump said he would develop a plan to “ensure that the United States becomes the cryptocurrency capital of the planet and…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Donald Trump has said he would create a Bitcoin Federal Reserve if re-elected. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Donald Trump has said he wants to make the United States the global capital of cryptocurrency.President Trump made the promise at the annual cryptocurrency conference, Bitcoin 2024.President Trump also said he would fire SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler and roll back federal cryptocurrency regulations. Former President Donald Trump wants you to know that he now loves Bitcoin.Speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on Saturday, President Trump called cryptocurrency the “steel industry of…
At California’s first sports bar catering to women’s sports, lines stretched around the block and patrons waited hours to get a table. Located in the 6500 block of Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, Watch Me! Sports Bar is a place that celebrates female athletes and their accomplishments. “We saw the crowds and realized there was a need here,” said Watch Me co-owner Mean Eddy. “This has been a labor of love. We’ve been pouring our hearts into it for months.” Eddie and her partner Jax Diener founded the sports bar because they saw a need for a place that…
Three members of the family gospel group The Nelons were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming on Friday afternoon, which also killed four others, including the pilot.Geyser Management Group said in a statement Saturday that Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler were on the Geyser Homecoming Cruise to Alaska when the accident occurred.The National Transportation Safety Board said the accident happened near the town of Recluse in northeastern Wyoming.Kelly and Jason’s other daughter, Autumn Nelon Streetman, who was also in the group and was not on the flight, released a short statement…
Alarm bells began ringing in U.S. swimming a year ago after Australia won 13 gold medals and the U.S. seven at the 2023 world championships: Was this a sign of a glorious decline, a sign of international excitement or a passing phenomenon that could be corrected?Probably all of it. For the first time since 1945, U.S. swimmers will not set any world records, long or short, in 2023. But they will break 17 world records, a sign that the world as a whole is speeding up.But if you’re trying to guess which team will come out on top in both…
With Spotify once again hinting at the possibility of a long-awaited hi-fi tier, the streaming music wars have flared up again in our house. I’m ready to ditch Spotify for better sound quality, but my family is ready to stick with lo-fi. My wife, 13-year-old daughter, and I have been part of the Spotify family for years. But while we all agree that the Swedish streaming service’s UI, music discovery, and wealth of extra features are far superior to its competitors, I’ve grown accustomed to the soothing sounds of lossless and hi-res audio, and have had to watch, gritting my…
A supporter holds up a poster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during his final campaign rally in Caracas, Venezuela. (Photo: Associated Press)Venezuela held elections on Sunday with President Nicolas Maduro seeking a third term, but the opposition remains nervous, fearing fraud.Venezuela is holding what are considered its freest elections in decades, but the opposition continues to suppress campaigning. For example, María Corina Machado, a key opposition leader, is not running. The Maduro government declared the primary that selected her illegal, and she has since become a kingmaker by backing Maduro’s main challenger, Edmundo González, who is backed by the opposition…
It was a big week for the Georgia Tech football team. The Yellow Jackets were in Charlotte for ACC Media Days. On Wednesday, Georgia Tech kicked off fall camp with just four weeks until their season opener against Florida State. Not only did Georgia Tech start practice this week, they also got some big recruiting news. Five-star offensive tackle Josh Petty was reportedly coming in for a look and the Yellow Jackets might be gaining momentum in his recruitment. Florida State was expected to go there and was considered the favorite to win, but the Yellow Jackets might be the…
Jimin Kim/SOPA Images/Sipa USA/AP A billboard for the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” went up in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City on July 25th. new york CNN — “Deadpool & Wolverine,” one of the most anticipated films of the year, is living up to expectations so far with $96 million in domestic opening day grosses, according to ComScore data. Industry analysts say the summer blockbuster is on track to gross more than $200 million at the domestic box office over the weekend, which would be a record-breaking feat for the franchise. “An R-rated film opening with $200 million at…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The FDA has issued a warning about off-brand injectable semaglutide products. Peter Hansen/Getty Images The FDA said people may be overdosing on the counterfeit semaglutide weight loss drug.Consumers are self-administering the wrong dose.Some people reportedly received five to 20 times more semaglutide than intended. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says people have been hospitalized with symptoms linked to overdosing on injectable weight-loss drugs.The agency warned health care workers and patients on Friday after receiving reports of some people needing medical attention or hospitalization after taking the wrong dose…