Japan is offloading billions of dollars in US Treasuries as it fights to prop up its currency. New numbers from the US Treasury Department show Japan sold $22 billion in Treasury securities in May, reducing its holdings to $1.1283 trillion. The move marks the second month in a row that...

Japan Dumps $22,000,000,000 in US Treasuries in One Month As Government Mounts Billion-Dollar Battle To Prop Up Currency

Is Saylor responsible for significant Bitcoin price spike?. Popular cryptocurrency influencer Whale Panda recently speculated that MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor was responsible for the swift market recovery. On Thursday, the Bitcoin price came close to reclaiming the $63,000 level despite plunging below the $50,000 level. The massive price jump has...

Did Saylor Single-Handedly Push Bitcoin Higher? Adam Back Weighs In

Global markets are starting the week deep in the red amid a large sell-off partially triggered by the Bank of Japan’s decision to raise rates. Following the bank’s decision to raise rates to 0.25%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index had its worst day since March 2020, dropping 5.9%.

Financial Panic Triggers $1,220,000,000 in Crypto Liquidations As Robinhood, Japan, Korea and Turkey Markets Halt Trading

Demand for XRP is bouncing back on digital asset exchanges, according to crypto analytics firm Kaiko. After a long, drawn-out lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that ultimately ended in the ruling that XRP sold on exchanges does not constitute a security, Kaiko says demand for XRP is back.

Demand for XRP on Crypto Exchanges Rebounds to Pre-Lawsuit Levels: Kaiko Analytics

Pennsylvania State

The U.S. Federal Reserve targeted Customers Bank with an enforcement action saying it wasn't properly handling the risks from its crypto customers. The Pennsylvania lender agreed to fix the compliance shortcomings flagged by Fed examiners. Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has...

Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients

XRP experienced a commendable resurgence over the weekend, following a tumultuous period for major crypto assets. As of Sunday evening, XRP was trading at $0.592, reflecting a 2.155% increase over the past 24 hours and a 24% surge over the past week. This resurgence has captivated investors, with many speculating that XRP might be preparing for a massive bullish run.

Ripple Lawsuit: Pundit Predicts Historic 60,000% Surge For XRP Price as Settlement Looms

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum hiked by over 3% in the last trading session. Compared to ETH, BTC seemed overvalued at press time. Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been two of the market’s biggest cryptos. However, tribalism within the community has often placed them at opposite ends of any spectrum, which is why comparisons are common.

Bitcoin vs Ethereum – Every $1 invested in either of these cryptos will…

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

New York-based financial giant BlackRock has warned about cryptocurrency scams. Financial behemoth BlackRock has issued a warning about cryptocurrency-related scams on its social media account. "We urge caution in dealing with individuals, websites or social media platforms using our brand and offering training or investments," BlackRock said. BlackRock has stressed...

BlackRock Issues Major Crypto Warning

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Seattle, WA

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An extra active solar cycle this year and heightened sunspot activity this week means Seattle-area aurora seekers should be on alert for upcoming shows, one expert recommends. Why it matters: One of the strongest solar flares in decades produced jaw-dropping views throughout the continental U.S. in May. Driving the news:...

Super active sunspots could bring auroras to Seattle

Cutting-edge medical devices will be eligible for Medicare coverage while manufacturers continue to gather data on how they perform under a new plan finalized by the Biden administration Wednesday. Why it matters: The long-awaited plan offers America's seniors access to new technologies that have been cleared by the Food and...

Cutting-edge medical devices will soon be covered by Medicare

Here's how many Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens Binance currently holds. Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, recently released its proof of reserves. Notably, meme cryptocurrency Shiba Inu remains among its largest holdings. However, there has been a notable drop in the exchange's SHIB holdings during this summer. At...

Binance's Shiba Inu (SHIB) Balances Continue to Drop

New Jersey State

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A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Richmond, VA

Central and eastern Virginia now have a slight risk of tornadoes starting Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The big picture: The potential impact of Tropical Storm Debby is becoming clearer as it moves closer, but the exact track remains uncertain. For anyone planning a Virginia Beach weekend...

What to expect as Tropical Storm Debby passes through Virginia

New Orleans, LA

A boil water advisory that's been in place for most of New Orleans since Tuesday night was lifted for Algiers Point but remains for the East Bank as testing continues, the Sewerage and Water Board said Thursday afternoon. Why it matters: Two of the 90 water samples SWBNO tested in...

New Orleans' boil water advisory lifts for Algiers but continues for East Bank

The price of XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, has recently seen a surge of over 20% to surpass the $0.6 level amid a wider cryptocurrency market recovery, with akey candlestick formation appearing ahead of that surge. According to popular cryptocurrency analyst Dark Defender, who shared an XRP...

Déjà vu? XRP Price Chart Forms Candlestick Pattern Last Seen Ahead of 110,000% Rally

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Sanctions have slowed Tornado Cash, but usage is rising

The results of the Tornado Cash sanctions, two years out, are mixed. Why it matters: The strongest argument for blockchain technology has always been truly neutral...

Sanctions have slowed Tornado Cash, but usage is rising

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