The White House recently announced a plan that has sparked excitement in the crypto world and skepticism elsewhere: the creation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. This initiative involves consolidating bitcoin seized through criminal and civil cases and storing it as a reserve asset—similar to how the U.S. stockpiles gold and petroleum.Why Is This Happening?Supporters believe …
For years, the phrase “You run like a girl” has been used as an insult, but a new TikTok trend is reclaiming it in a powerful way.The trend features iconic scenes from movies and TV of female characters running, set to Paris Paloma’s song Labour. This song, which has previously fueled feminist and socially-driven TikTok …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a new 10% tariff on goods imported from China. This means that businesses bringing products from China into the U.S. will have to pay extra taxes. These tariffs are in addition to the 10% tax that was already placed on Chinese imports earlier this month.China …
Visitors to Yosemite National Park on February 22 witnessed more than the famous “Firefall” – a breathtaking natural phenomenon that makes Horsetail Fall on El Capitan glow like molten lava. This year, an upside-down American flag was also seen hanging from the granite cliffs, drawing attention to recent staffing cuts affecting national parks.The flag, traditionally …
Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a rare spectacle this week as seven planets, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn, will all be briefly visible in the evening sky. This phenomenon, known as a ‘planetary parade,’ is a spectacular event that won't be seen again in such a convenient alignment until 2040.The …
California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially requested $40 billion in federal disaster relief to assist communities devastated by the January wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The fires, which began on January 7, scorched over 37,000 acres, claimed at least 26 lives, and displaced approximately 150,000 residents.Newsom emphasized the urgent need for funding to aid …
Germany is in the midst of a pivotal national election that is expected to usher in a new chancellor and a potentially historic governing coalition. The election, triggered by a vote of no confidence against Chancellor Olaf Scholz, has become one of the most eventful political contests in recent German history. With critical issues such …
In a game that was about more than just hockey, Team Canada claimed a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the United States in the 4 Nations Face Off final in Boston. The matchup, which saw some of the best hockey players from both countries take the ice, was already a highly anticipated event for fans. …
The U.S. government has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 500,000 Haitians living in the country will end on August 3, 2025. This decision, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday, means that affected individuals will lose their work permits and could face deportation.The termination of TPS comes despite ongoing …
