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Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

The news article discusses seven wild moments in the history of Bitcoin, from its mysterious creation by Satoshi Nakamoto to its current status as a $2 trillion cryptocurrency industry. The first recorded transaction using Bitcoin was the purchase of pizza, and...

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

US Secret Service has been spotted using a robotic dog named Spot made by Boston Dynamics to patrol Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The robotic dogs do not have weapons and can be controlled remotely or automatically as long as...

X users jump to Bluesky – but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky, a social media platform described as “social media as it should be,” is gaining popularity with around one million new sign-ups per day. It has 16.7m users and was created by Jack Dorsey to be a decentralized version of Twitter....

Trump names ‘big tech’ critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

US President-elect Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a critic of big tech, as head of the US communications regulator. This appointment requires Senate approval and is part of Trump's team preparations for inauguration on January 20, 2025. Key Points The appointment requires approval...

Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked

The US House Ethics Committee investigated allegations against Matt Gaetz, including claims that he paid for sex with multiple women, including a minor. The committee deadlocked on releasing its findings, leading to Matt Gaetz withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. Separation of...

Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV’s Dr Oz for top roles

Donald Trump has selected Linda McMahon, former CEO of WWE, and Dr. Mehmet Oz for top roles in his administration. Both selections follow a pattern of Trump nominating loyal supporters to key positions. Donald Trump's Top Role Picks: Linda McMahon and Dr....

How big is Donald Trump’s mandate?

Donald Trump's win in the 2024 presidential election is significant, but the size of his mandate is a matter of debate. He received more votes than any other candidate, but did not receive an outright majority of the popular vote. The...

Trump selects new attorney general following Gaetz withdrawal

Pam Bondi, a longtime ally and former lawyer for President Trump, has been selected as the new nominee for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew amid a federal sex trafficking investigation. If confirmed, Bondi would lead the Justice Department and oversee...

Canada town council deadlock over monarch oath

Canada town council deadlock over monarch oath: The newly elected council in a Canadian town is facing a deadline to take the oath of allegiance to the monarch. However, they have refused to do so in solidarity with an indigenous councillor...

Trump appoints Bessent as new head of US Treasury amidst series of high-profile nominations

US President Donald Trump has appointed Scott Bessent as the new head of the US Treasury Department. This move comes amidst a series of high-profile nominations by Trump. If confirmed, Bessent would prioritize extending tax cuts from Trump's first term, which...

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