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Trump launches surprise meme coin just before inauguration and price soars
President-elect Donald Trump launched his own meme coin early Saturday morning, creating excitement in the cryptocurrency world as the price and market capitalization of the coin immediately soared.MarketWatch - 5h -
SpaceX Starship Rocket Is Lost During 7th Test Launch, Causing Debris to Fall
While Elon Musk’s spaceflight company repeated a spectacular catch of its powerful booster stage, the upper stage experienced a catastrophic malfunction.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump launches first official cryptocurrency
President-elect Trump launched his first official cryptocurrency, which shot up in value quickly to kick off his inauguration weekend. “My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate ...The Hill - 5h -
L.A. museums launch $12-million emergency fund for artists hit by the fires
The Getty, LACMA, MOCA and Hammer museums have partnered with George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's foundations and other groups to create the L.A. Arts Fire Relief Fund.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy is getting in the way.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Ether ETF holders could see this popular trading strategy open up if Trump’s return goes the way they want
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
FCA Issues Warning on Unauthorized Meme Coin Project as Illegal Ads Persist
Yahoo News - Jan. 1
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Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S.
Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok parent ByteDance, proposing that Perplexity merge with TikTok U.S., CNBC has learned.CNBC - 2h -
Vanguard to pay more than $100 million to SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
The payment stems from a 2020 change by Vanguard that led to redemptions in one class of target date funds.CNBC - 1d -
GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference
This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.CNBC - 10h -
Trump inauguration to be moved indoors due to extreme cold
Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second White House term in the Capitol Rotunda due to expected frigid weather in Washington, D.C.CNBC - 1d -
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
Trump's second inaugural committee has reportedly raked in $170 million and is on track to end up with around $200 million.CNBC - 1d
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‘I am afraid to push the system for an answer’: I’m a firefighter, 57, from Oklahoma. If I die, will my husband be denied my pension?
“As you can probably guess, firefighters in same-sex relationships are not that common in Oklahoma.”MarketWatch - 21m -
‘He’s twice mentioned divorce’: My new husband told me he’ll have $500,000 for retirement, but he’s $80,000 in debt. How do I protect myself?
“Six months after we married, we had planned to get pre-qualified for a mortgage with the intention of selling both our homes.”MarketWatch - 24m -
Trump says he will ‘most likely’ give TikTok extension to avoid ban
Chinese-owned video app warns it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without government interventionFinancial Times - 35m -
Trump’s border tsar vows ‘shock and awe’ deportations in first week
Tom Homan said officers will carry out ‘targeted enforcement operations’ against immigrants with criminal recordsFinancial Times - 2h -
Bank of America Awards Employees Stock After Strong 2024 Performance
Bank of America’s stock surged 30.5 percent in 2024.Inc. - 2h