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Bitcoin Reaches Record High as Election Betting Markets Favor Trump—Race Remains Neck and Neck

5th November, 2024 Bitcoin reached an all-time high on election night, spiking to nearly $74,000 as election results surfaced, as betting markets and other indicators suggest Donald Trump has an edge on Kamala Harris—though the race is still too close to call.   Key Facts Bitcoin jumped more than 8% Tuesday to $74,659 around 10:08 […]

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Balancing Coexistence: Mitigating Natural Disasters in the 21st Century

4th November, 2024 Throughout history, humanity has endeavored to understand and harness the forces of nature, seeking to predict and mitigate its more volatile aspects. Despite advancements in technology and infrastructure, natural disasters continue to claim numerous lives annually. According to Our World in Data, disasters such as earthquakes, storms, floods, and droughts result in

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The Year That Redefined the Middle East

Oct 3rd 2024 Since the shocking attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, violence in the Middle East has surged, pushing the region perilously close to a full-scale war between Israel and Iran. Israel’s strategic elimination of Hizbullah’s leadership, backed by Iran, led to a fierce response from Iran, escalating tensions further. Iran launched a

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The UK Marks 142 Years with Its First Coal-Free Power Generation

Oct 1, 2024 3:52 PM On Monday, the last coal power plant in the UK, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, ceased operations. Since its inception in 1968, this plant, with a generation capacity of 2,000 megawatts, marked the end of an era for the UK’s energy sector, which began with the opening of its first coal-fired station in 1882.

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UAE Advances in Global Efforts to Combat Financial Crime

Sun 29 Sep 2024 The UAE is ramping up its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing by aligning its counter-financial crime strategies with global best practices.  The country has implemented a series of legal reforms and regulations to strengthen its infrastructure, creating a robust system dedicated to eradicating illegal financial activities. This proactive system

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Who Is Set to Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?

Sep 25th 2024 In a year marked by unpredictable election results and dynamic political campaigns globally, the race for the leadership of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) might have flown under the radar. Yet, the outcome of this internal party vote on September 27th holds significant implications, as it will determine Japan’s next Prime Minister.

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Harris Vows to Target Companies for ‘Price Gouging’ in Her First Interview as Democratic Nominee

Sep 25, 2024,08:27pm EDT Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee, has taken a strong stance against corporate practices that exploit consumers by price gouging, especially in times of crisis. In her first major solo interview, which aired Wednesday on MSNBC with Stephanie Ruhle, Harris reiterated her commitment to tackling this issue head-on.  

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Indictment Following Federal Corruption Investigation

September 26, 2024 at 1:12 AM GMT New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption investigation, marking a significant twist in the career of the city’s second Black mayor. Adams, who ascended to the mayoralty in 2021 on a platform of law enforcement enhancement and government efficacy, is now under

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OpenAI Considers Awarding Altman 7% Stake Amid Shift to For-Profit Model

September 25, 2024 at 7:44 PM GMT OpenAI is considering a significant transition to become a for-profit entity, with discussions around awarding Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman a 7% equity stake. This move, signaling a major shift, would mark Altman’s first ownership in the artificial intelligence powerhouse. The discussions suggest restructuring OpenAI into a public

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New ‘Mini-Moon’ Set to Orbit Earth Next Week: Key Details to Know

Sep 19, 2024,12:56pm EDT                         Earth to Gain a Temporary Mini-Moon Next Week as Tiny Asteroid Enters Orbit Introduction: Next week, Earth will witness the temporary addition of a second moon when a small asteroid, designated as 2024 PT5, begins a brief two-month orbit around

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