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Ultimate Resource On Bakkt
Bitcoin (BTC) surged $500 in just five minutes today after experiencing a sharp drop on Oct. 23, from $7,950 to $7,450 and sitting at the position for two consecutive days. Ultimate Resource On Bakkt According to the data from Coin360, BTC gained $536 in minutes, skyrocketing from $7,855 to $8,391.…
Donald Trump Boards Air Force One With Toilet Paper On Shoe
“Excuse me, Mr. President, I believe you have some toilet paper stuck to your shoe” — said no one. Donald Trump Boards Air Force One With Toilet Paper On Shoe Alas, President Trump made an embarrassing climb into Air Force One on Thursday with what appeared to be some sort…
The Phone Call Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving
Here’s a crazy idea: What if people started using their smartphones to actually speak to each other again? The Phone Call Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving When researchers at Yahoo Labs wanted to learn more about how young people use video chat, they asked 16 teenagers in the greater San Francisco…
‘It’s Been A Rout’: Apple’s iPhones Fall Flat In World’s Largest Untapped Market (#GotBitcoin?)
With global smartphone sales flattening, Apple has looked to India for new growth, with little success so far. ‘It’s Been A Rout’: Apple’s iPhones Fall Flat In World’s Largest Untapped Market (#GotBitcoin?) [caption id="attachment_8128" align="aligncenter" width="600"] When Apple Ceo Steve Jobs Demonstrated The First Iphone At The Macworld Expo In…
Trump Outstripping Obama On Pace of Executive Orders
“Art-of-The-Deal” FAIL.Trump Outstripping Obama On Pace of Executive Orders It wasn’t too long ago that Donald Trump derided presidential executive orders as “power grabs” and a “basic disaster.” He’s switched sides in a big way: In each year of his presidency, he has issued more executive orders than did former…
America ‘Is Under Attack From The President,’ Ex-Special Ops Commander Says
Retired Adm. William McRaven says Trump doesn’t believe in the ideals that made America great. America ‘Is Under Attack From The President,’ Ex-Special Ops Commander Says The U.S. commander who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden says the U.S. is under attack again — “but from within,” and…
Trump’s Treasury Pick (Steven Mnuchin) Failed To Disclose $100 Million In Assets — Until The Last Minute (#GotBitcoin?)
Treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin failed to disclose about $100 million in assets and a number of business directorships to the Senate until the night before his confirmation hearing. Trump's Treasury Pick (Steven Mnuchin) Failed To Disclose $100 Million In Assets — Until The Last Minute (#GotBitcoin?) Democrats on the…
White House Condemns Anti-Media Video Shown At Pro-Trump Conference
Video shows fake version of President Trump shooting characters meant to represent media organizations. White House Condemns Anti-Media Video Shown At Pro-Trump Conference [embed]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU1KxUVqGmaMifEjanTgdfFzTkM16S4ix[/embed] The White House said Monday that President Trump strongly condemns a graphic video that shows a fake version of the president shooting and attacking members of…
Should Consumers Be Able To Sell Their Own Personal Data?
Two advocates square off over whether consumers will be helped or hurt by being able to own and sell their own data. Should Consumers Be Able To Sell Their Own Personal Data? People around the world are confused and concerned about what companies do with the data they collect from…
California Passes Rent-Control Law Amid Homelessness Crisis
Critics say state needs more-aggressive action to ease high housing prices. California Passes Rent-Control Law Amid Homelessness Crisis California will cap rent increases under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would sign Tuesday, the most significant piece of housing-related legislation in a year that also saw the shelving…
Global Investment In Wind And Solar Energy Is Outshining Fossil Fuels
In 2016, about $297 billion was spent on renewables—compared with $143 billion on new nuclear, coal, gas and fuel-oil power plants. Global Investment In Wind And Solar Energy Is Outshining Fossil Fuels Global spending on renewable energy is outpacing investment in electricity from coal, natural gas and nuclear power plants,…
Trump Taxes: President Ordered To Turn Over Returns To Manhattan D.A.
A judge rejected the president’s argument that he was immune from criminal investigations. Trump Taxes: President Ordered To Turn Over Returns To Manhattan D.A. A federal judge on Monday rejected a bold argument from President Trump that sitting presidents are immune from criminal investigations, a ruling that allowed the…