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Dec 05 2024EDUCATION

NYC High School Application Deadline Extended After Online Glitch

Families in New York City applying for public high schools have a little more time to make their choices. The original deadline of Wednesday has been pushed back to Monday due to a technical issue with the online application system. A small group of students, affected by problems with the MySchools

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Surge: How Jerome Powell's Take on Crypto Matters

You might not expect the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, to influence bitcoin's value. But during a recent talk with CNBC, Powell’s comments gave bitcoin a boost. He revealed he doesn't own any crypto and noted that the Fed can't control it. But when he compared bitcoin to gold, people took no

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

The Bitcoin Boom: Trump’s Crypto Connection

Bitcoin hit a monumental $100, 000 mark on Wednesday, and it seems President-elect Donald Trump wants in on the celebration. “CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS! ! ! $100, 000! ! ! YOU’RE WELCOME! ! ! ” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, taking some credit for the milestone. This comes after naming

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

The New Sheriffs of Crypto and Tech: Meet Paul Atkins and Gail Slater

President-elect Donald Trump has made two significant nominations that are stirring up both the crypto and tech worlds: Paul Atkins for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gail Slater for the Justice Department's antitrust division. Let's break down what this means. Paul Atkins, who ha

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Dec 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

No Gravity Games' Free Switch Game Bonanza!

Hey, gamers! No Gravity Games is back with a fantastic deal for Switch owners in North America. From December 9 to 19, 2024, they're giving away 11 games – completely free! The catch? You need to own at least one game from their previous list to start the chain. Miss a day? No worries, you can buy t

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Dec 04 2024SPORTS

Cricket Showdown: South Africa vs Sri Lanka at St George's Park

Get ready for an exciting clash between South Africa and Sri Lanka in the second Test match at St George’s Park, Gqeberha! The Proteas, led by skipper Temba Bavuma, are on a roll after their fantastic victory in the first Test. They'll be aiming to seal the series with another win. On the other side

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Dec 03 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Moment: $100K in Sight as ETFs Boom

Bitcoin is getting closer to hitting $100, 000, with its price reaching $99, 645 on November 22. However, it hasn't been able to push past this milestone yet. Recently, Bitcoin had a brief dip to around $92, 500 but has since bounced back to around $96, 000. This recent rise is thanks to increased i

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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin vs. Litecoin: Are They the Crypto Gold and Silver?

Ever heard how gold is stored while silver is used for daily spending? Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin have their own ways of handling value and exchange, too. Charlie Lee, the brains behind Litecoin, makes a strong point: Bitcoin is your digital gold, and Litecoin is digital silver. To p

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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

The Mystery of Predicting Crypto Prices

Ever thought about how experts try to foresee the future prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum? They use various methods to make these predictions, focusing on how these digital currencies behave compared to traditional money. Scientists and analysts look at past data, such as opening

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Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's New Fans Face Unique Challenges

Imagine this—Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US now hold over a million tokens, roughly 5% of the total supply. That's almost the same amount the mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, owns! But here's a twist: a Senate ally of former President Trump wants to sell some Federal Reserve gol

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