The White House has picked Mike Selig to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Selig is no stranger to the world of crypto. He's been a key player in the Securities and Exchange Commission's crypto task force. Before that, he was a big shot at a major law firm. This isn't the first
Cryptocurrency is known for its ups and downs. It's a world where things can go from bad to worse, but also from worse to better. Some projects have faced huge setbacks but managed to bounce back stronger. Let's look at a few of these remarkable turnarounds. XRP, once a regulatory outcast, made a s
Katie Porter, a candidate for California's governor, is facing a tough road ahead. Her campaign is taking a hit due to some not-so-great behavior. People are talking about how she treats her team and how she handles interviews. First, there are videos of her losing her cool. In one, she shouts at a
A recent study shows that many Americans, especially Black and Latino people, do not have a good view of President Donald Trump. Only a small number of Black Americans, about 16%, and 30% of Latinos think highly of him. This is despite Trump making some progress with minority voters in the 2024 elec
The weather in the Washington, D. C. area is taking a turn for the cooler side this final weekend of October. Temperatures are expected to dip below what's usual for this time of year. The good news is that winds will stay calm, so there's no need to worry about feeling extra chilly in the mornings.
The Midlands is in for a change in weather as the new week begins. Expect a mix of clouds and rain, with temperatures taking a dip. The weekend is ending on a calm note. Tonight, the sky will be partly cloudy, and it will get chilly, with temperatures dropping to the mid-40s by morning. Sunday won
Portland is in for a wild ride this weekend. A big weather event called an "atmospheric river" is bringing lots of wind and rain. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until late Saturday night. Expect strong south winds blowing 15 to 25 mph, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. This
New Jersey is in for a mix of weather this coming week. First, there's a chill in the air for the weekend. It's going to be cool, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. No rain is expected, so it's a good time to enjoy the outdoors. But things might change quickly. Next week, a coastal storm could b
In today's world, students in college need to develop strong computational thinking (CT) skills to succeed in a future dominated by technology. While there's been a lot of research on teaching CT to younger students, colleges have been left behind. This is a problem because teachers in higher educat
The AI craze has taken Wall Street by storm, with investors scrambling to find the next big thing. Some see parallels to the Dotcom Boom, while others argue that the current AI surge is backed by solid profits from tech giants. The AI gold rush has boosted the fortunes of both established and new co
