In a second day on the stand of a landmark antitrust trial, Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, said he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because it was hard to build new apps and evaded questions about whether he was trying to snuff out competitive threats to his company. “Building a new app is hard,”…
May 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young (2) walks to the dugout following a walk-off RBI-fielders choice against the Minnesota Twins during the eleventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Cole Young certainly won’t forget his major league debut. Young drove in the winning run in the…
Sui-based decentralized exchange Cetus may be one step closer to recovering funds lost in a recent exploit, pending the outcome of a community governance vote scheduled to end June 3. Cetus was exploited for over $220 million worth of digital assets on May 22. Shortly after the incident, Cetus managed to freeze $162 million of…
For years, I’ve had no trouble finding distinctive, expressive wines that cost under $20 a bottle. (I share these selections in a seasonal 20 Under $20 article.) But this sweet spot is disappearing. Though President Trump announced a 90-day pause in enforcing retaliatory tariffs of 20 percent on all imports from the European Union along…
Key takeaways In 2024 and 2025, fake airdrop scams targeting Hamster Kombat, Wall Street Pepe and others led to millions in user losses, contributing to over $9.9 billion in global crypto scam damages. Fake airdrops impersonate legitimate projects, tricking users into revealing private keys, signing malicious contracts or paying upfront fees that lead to irreversible…
Key takeaways Bitcoin candlesticks are a popular tool among Bitcoin traders because they’re simple to use and offer an intuitive way to understand market sentiment and trends. Bitcoin candlesticks are a rather old tool. Rice trader Honma Munehisa invented them in Japan as far back as the 18th century. They were introduced to Western financial…
May 13, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Rory McIlroy on five green during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images CHARLOTTE — There have been so many memorable moments for Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy at Quail Hollow that some of those might be overshadowed by…
Apr 16, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn (32) reacts while hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Baltimore Orioles will carry some rare momentum into their next series, a three-game set against the…
Key points: Bitcoin refuses to budge from a narrow range as traders consider the likely breakout direction. Price discovery is keenly awaited, but downside predictions include levels further toward $90,000. BTC/USD has delivered highly patterned moves since its rebound began in April. Bitcoin (BTC) kept traders guessing at the May 16 Wall Street open as…
The mayor of Miami-Dade County on Friday said she vetoed legislation that would remove fluoride from the drinking water in Florida’s most populous county, pushing back on a growing campaign against the mineral used to prevent cavities. The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, comes at a moment when critics of adding fluoride…
