Bitcoin is almost hitting the $70, 000 level even though oil prices are climbing because of U. S. airstrikes on Iran. Short‑term holders, who usually sell quickly when prices fall, are holding steady. After a sharp drop on Feb. 5–6, many people who bought near $89, 000 sold to exchanges at a loss
Bitcoin’s image as a nonstop barometer for global risk has been shaken. When the U. S. announced airstrikes on Iran, the price plunged sharply, only to wobble wildly before climbing again. By Monday it was trading above the pre‑attack level, leaving no clear sign of lasting panic or a mass sel
The South Korean National Tax Service announced it had seized more than $5 million in cryptocurrency from a group of wealthy tax evaders. In an attempt to make the story eye‑catching, officials posted pictures that included a handwritten recovery phrase next to a Ledger cold wallet. The phrase is
The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that the danger level is higher now, especially as military actions against Iran continue. The notice tells local police that attackers who act alone and online hackers could try to target American systems. DHS officials say it is unl
The Kutztown Police Department is throwing a free, family‑friendly gathering on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the town’s train station, whether it rains or shines. The event, called Cops and Cabooses, is the second year of a program that lets residents meet officers in a relaxed sett
The Environmental Protection Agency recently removed key rules that had protected air quality for almost twenty years. One rule, the 2009 endangerment finding, had helped set limits on greenhouse gases from cars and engines. The new decision also rolls back standards that limit pollution from coal‑p
The state’s upcoming gubernatorial contest is crowded with candidates who have little public support. Four dozen hopefuls are vying for the top job, but many of them trail behind in polls and fundraising. Critics argue that a smaller slate would let voters focus on the most viable options. Those wh
ProPublica has filed a federal lawsuit in New York, claiming that the U. S. Department of Education is keeping important records hidden from the public. The complaint says the department has ignored four Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that asked for details about civil rights investigati
In late summer, a group of young people gathered outside the parliament building in Kathmandu. They shouted for an end to corruption and jobs that had vanished. One student, Rashik Khatiwada, raised a banner that read “FUCK THE SYSTEM! ” Less than two hours later, he was shot and killed. He was only
