The story begins in a quiet corner of South Carolina, where an upcoming crime novel is being set. The writer has chosen Lower Fourth Street as the backdrop for a tense thriller that will pull readers into the city’s hidden alleys and bustling cafés. The plot centers on a series of puzzling crimes th
In early April, a 20‑year‑old woman named Jakaila Rancifer received an 18‑month supervision sentence for a battery case that would take effect in 2025. The judge who handed down the punishment was Will County Judge Amy Christiansen. A few weeks later, she was taken into custody again by Joliet polic
Myriad has chosen Chainlink as its main data source for new prediction markets. The move focuses first on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin and Solana, with real‑world asset markets to come later. Chainlink delivers fast data streams that let users receive payouts almost instantly. The partnership us
Analysts are sounding the alarm on two tech names, giving them a fresh push in the market. LIFX, the company that holds shares of Life360 through a special depository structure, has seen its value climb to about $14. 27 after last Wednesday’s close. A Canaccord Genuity analyst has kept a “Buy” s
Brokerage giant Charles Schwab now lets regular investors trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly. The service started small, rolling out to a limited group first. Before this, Schwab clients could only get indirect exposure through ETFs or futures. Now, they can buy the actual coins through a separate
Ahead of a major Senate meeting this week, most big cryptocurrencies took a hit. Bitcoin slid hard to start the day, dropping below $79, 000 before bouncing back a little by nighttime. Ethereum did the same thing, falling to $2, 233 at one point. Only Dogecoin acted stubborn and climbed nearly 3%. T
Prediction markets have grown fast—from sports to politics to crypto. Most sites just show odds without explaining why one choice might be better. That’s where Poly Truth ($PTRUE) comes in. Instead of pushing users to bet blindly, it acts like a data detective. It checks news, odds, social media, an
Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men
Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t
Every year, the Cannes Film Festival turns into a high-stakes runway where stars clash with organizers over what’s allowed on the red carpet. This time, new guidelines tried to tone things down—long trains that block walkways were out, and nudity wasn’t welcome. But creativity, as usual, found a way
