In a bizarre turn of events, a raccoon decided to throw itself a party at a Virginia liquor store. The little critter broke in, helped itself to some drinks, and then passed out in the bathroom. Staff at the Ashland ABC store found the mess on Saturday morning. They discovered smashed bottles and sp
Kraken, a major crypto exchange, just bought Backed Finance. This company makes xStocks, which turns regular stocks into digital tokens. Kraken wants to make these tokenized stocks even more popular. They plan to add xStocks to their global money app. This will make it easier for people to buy, sel
Atlanta's schools show a stark contrast. Midtown High School and Booker T. Washington High School are both in Atlanta, but they're worlds apart. Midtown has fewer students living in poverty and more advanced classes. Booker T. Washington has more students in need and fewer resources. This isn't jus
The crypto world is seeing more dramatic losses as traders take on bigger risks. In the current market cycle, the average daily losses from failed trades have shot up. Long positions are now seeing around $68 million in daily liquidations, while short positions face about $45 million. This is a big
When you play at a crypto casino, you want your winnings fast. But what makes some casinos quicker than others? It's not just about the blockchain. The casino's setup plays a big role too. First, let's talk about Bitcoin. It needs confirmations to make sure transactions are safe. Some casinos wait
Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya
Massachusetts is in for a rollercoaster of weather this week, with a mix of snow, cold, and wind on the horizon. The snow that fell on Tuesday will be gone by Wednesday morning, but that's not the end of the wintry weather. The state will see sunshine and calm winds on Wednesday, but it won't be wa
Provincetown's Crown & Anchor is changing hands, but its spirit will stay the same. The new owner, Tristan Schukraft, is taking over next month. He plans to put in over $5 million to spruce up the place. The hotel part will get a new name, but the main venue will keep its old one. The Crown & Ancho
Marvell, a big name in semiconductors, just made a bold move. They're buying Celestial AI for a whopping $3. 25 billion. That price could even go up to $5. 5 billion if Celestial hits certain sales targets. This isn't just any purchase. It's a strategic play to boost Marvell's networking business.
Big ranchers are making huge profits, but who's really footing the bill? It's not just the ranchers. The government is giving them a massive discount to graze their cattle on public lands. This discount is so big that it's like paying only 15% of what they would on private land. And guess who pays f
