Mar 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) (center) celebrates with teammates following his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Washington Wizards have endured a long season but are fresh off one of their most enjoyable moments. The…
Brazilian fintech firm Meliuz has floated a plan to expand its Bitcoin holdings and make the cryptocurrency a strategic asset on the company’s books. Meliuz, which provides cashback and financial technology services, is taking the plan to make Bitcoin (BTC) the primary strategic asset in the firm’s treasury to shareholders in a meeting slated for…
Key takeaways: Heavy liquidations played a role in Bitcoin’s return to $95,000. Bitcoin’s weakening correlation with stocks highlights its growing independence as an asset. Bullish institutional investor positioning contrasts with retail traders’ caution, supporting a rally above $100,000. Bitcoin (BTC) gained 11% between April 20 and April 26, demonstrating resilience by holding near its two-month…
The Trump administration has canceled funding for dozens of studies seeking new vaccines and treatments for Covid-19 and other pathogens that may cause future pandemics. The government’s rationale is that the Covid pandemic has ended, which “provides cause to terminate Covid-related grant funds,” according to an internal N.I.H. document viewed by The New York Times….
Apr 8, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler hit on no. 7 during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images While life around Scottie Scheffler has changed since he sank the final putt to win last year’s Masters, he’ll keep the same approach and be…
Feb 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars assistant coach Quannas White reacts during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Well-respected Houston associate head coach Quannas White was named head coach at Louisiana on Monday. White, 44, has been preparing to be a head man for…
This month marks five years since “cancel everything” became an American rallying cry. We retreated into our homes for a period of solitude brought on by a global pandemic that many of us thought would last a few weeks but instead redefined how and where we live our lives. Look around your home, and it’s…
Mar 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Life on the road has been a mixed bag for the Milwaukee Bucks, who are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 13…
UK consumers prefer to shop in-store (45%) rather than online (30%) when buying fashion and beauty. That’s according to research commissioned by London mega-mall Battersea Power Station (BPS). It said the research shows “a significant shift back to the high street” with the love of physical retail “driven by the joy of trying different styles…
The February hack against Bybit sent ripples through the industry after $1.4 billion in Ether-related tokens was stolen from the centralized exchange, reportedly by the North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group, in what was the most costly crypto theft ever. The fallout from the hack has left many people wondering what went wrong, whether their…