Trump Media has signed a non-binding agreement with Crypto.com to launch a series of exchange-traded funds in the US. Trump Technology Group Corp (TMTG) — the operator of the social media platform Truth Social and fintech brand Truth.Fi — is also part of the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval, according to a March…
In the most sweeping move of its kind, West Virginia has banned foods containing most artificial food dyes and two preservatives, citing their potential health risks. The legislation, signed into law Monday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, will go into effect in 2028. At least 20 states are considering similar restrictions on food chemicals, but West…
Mar 23, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Jayson Tatum and the surging Boston Celtics will continue their Western Conference swing when they visit the Sacramento Kings…
In her first briefing as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt said she was “committed to telling the truth from this podium every single day.” Moments later she announced that the new administration had blocked a $50 million contract for condoms in Gaza. “That is a preposterous waste of taxpayer money,” she said. It was…
The Donald Trump-backed crypto venture World Liberty Financial launched a US dollar-pegged stablecoin with a total supply of more than $3.5 million. According to data from Etherscan and BscScan, the project launched the World Liberty Financial USD (USD1) token in early March. Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao noted the project’s smart contract was deployed…
President Trump has selected Susan Monarez, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to lead the agency permanently. The president withdrew his first nominee, Dr. Dave Weldon, just hours before his confirmation hearing. If confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Monarez, an infectious-disease researcher, will be the first nonphysician to lead the…
Mar 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The domestic season opener is in serious doubt for Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, who has lost nearly 20 pounds since the onset…
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is considering a major capital raise ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) early next year, Bloomberg reported on March 24. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg said Kraken is exploring a debt package worth anywhere between $200 million and $1 billion. The exchange is reportedly in preliminary talks with Goldman Sachs and…
Hudson’s Bay Company began liquidation sales on Monday, while temporarily excluding six stores from the initial process. Hudson’s Bay receives court approval for revised liquidation plan, excludes 6 locations. – Hudson’s Bay The Canadian retailer received court approval on Friday to move forward with a revised liquidation plan as part of its ongoing Companies’ Creditors…
When the biotech company Humacyte designed a study to see if its lab-grown blood vessel worked, it decided to measure whether blood was flowing freely through the high-tech tube 30 days after it was implanted in a person. As those days passed, some of the 54 patients in the study ran into trouble. Doctors lost…