The Heisman Trophy race is likely down to four entering the final week of the regular season. The winner will be announced and awarded the trophy during a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14 in New York. Voting opens Dec. 2 and ends on Dec. 9. With quarterbacks leading throughout the early weeks, there’s been a shift recently with Boise State ...
The opening of a Starbucks near South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) highlights the intersection of global commerce and geopolitics, showcasing the brand’s ability to establish itself even in politically sensitive locations. Positioned in an observatory in Gimpo, just 1.4 km from North Korea, the café provides patrons with a rare view of the reclusive state while enjoying the familiarity of ...
Ether outperformed this week as Bitcoin’s ascent paused around US$98,000. Meanwhile, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) became the latest of the Big Tech firms to come under scrutiny by the US Federal Trade Commission, and the Biden administration finalized its milestone deal with Intel (NASDAQ:INTC). 1. Bitcoin pulls back as Ether outperforms Bitcoin pulled back at the start of the week following a ...
GameFi, a combination of gaming and technology is exposing both investors and gamers to new and exciting opportunities. Players are rewarded real value as they enjoy their favorite games, thanks to GameFi that integrates cryptocurrencies into immersive gaming experiences. According to CoinmarketCap, projections suggest that the crypto gaming market may hit $614.91 billion by 2030, making gaming tokens such as ...
Next week, Catherine, Princess of Wales is set to make her biggest return to royal duties since revealing that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment earlier this year. Kate, 42, will join her husband and heir to the throne, Prince William, in welcoming the Emir of Qatar to the United Kingdom on Tuesday – the first day of the emir’s ...
– President-elect Donald Trump announced Karoline Leavitt will return to the White House next year as his press secretary, making the 27-year-old the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history and notching another massive career benchmark. Leavitt has been a fierce defender of Trump throughout his hard-fought campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris, which included Democrats and the Harris ...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters Wednesday. A source confirmed the investigation to NBC News. The investigation was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her likely departure in January. The election of Donald Trump ...
Mary McGee, the pioneering motorsports champion who was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary ‘Motorcycle Mary,’ has died at the age of 87. Her family confirmed her death Wednesday in Gardnersville, Nevada, in a Facebook post. No cause of death was revealed. “Mary embodied resilience, grace and optimism,” the post said. “She was a historic athlete and a motorsports pioneer ...
The ongoing disputes between the Malian government and international mining companies continue to intensify as Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD,TSX:ABX) recently confirmed four Malian employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had been arrested. Barrick reported on November 26 that the employees had again been detained and charged pending trial. The company stated it refutes the charges, and said it remains committed to ...
XRP Price has experienced a significant uptick following a bullish trend in the overall cryptocurrency market, showcasing a strong rally. Over the past month, its value has soared, capitalizing on widespread gains across the digital currency landscape. Market experts predict further increases, driven by growing investor interest and positive sentiment. This impressive streak highlights XRP as a prominent player in ...
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during an upcoming trip to the Pacific, prompting condemnations from China, which could respond by staging a fresh round of military drills near the island democracy. While on US soil, Lai is expected to “meet with old friends” and participate in closed-door discussions with think tanks, according ...
– President-elect Trump turned to podcasts during the 2024 election cycle, rallying support particularly among young men who have trended to the right in recent years and helped deliver Trump’s massive victory. ‘I want to thank some people real quick,’ UFC CEO Dana White declared from the election night podium following Trump’s win, thanking a list of podcasters who spoke ...