In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
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In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.13 hours ago - Crypto -
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Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting
Case of Anthony Thomas ‘TJ’ Hoover II is under investigation by state and federal government officials. A man who had gone into cardiac arrest and been declared brain dead woke up as surgeons in ...3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Florida vs. Kentucky odds, spread, line: 2024 college football Week 8 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators on Saturday3 days ago - College Football -
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Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.3 days ago - Crypto -
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Mountain West commissioner says she's heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez says she is heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball this season3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
FBI arrests Alabama man for SEC X hack that spiked price of bitcoin
Eric Council Jr. is accused of conspiracy in the hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission X account that tweeted a false claim about bitcoin.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Arrest made in SEC hack resulting in bitcoin price spike
The FBI arrested an Alabama man Thursday in connection with the January hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on social platform X that briefly caused the price of bitcoin ...4 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison
In the House of Mirrors, political captives were pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Some are telling their stories now that the woman who put them there, Sheikh Hasina, is gone.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobility4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...4 days ago -
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Female Mountain Bikers at Rampage Backflip Into Equality
Traditionally, only men were invited to the scariest and most lucrative event in mountain biking. This year, women shared equally in the adrenaline and the prizes.5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston prediction, odds, spread: 2024 college football Week 8 Wednesday model picks
SportsLine's model simulated Wednesday's Sam Houston Bearkats vs. WKU Hilltoppers matchup 10,000 times5 days ago - College Football -
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'Sorry I have a German passport' - Tuchel hopes he can win over critics
Newly appointed England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to make the nation's "dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup.5 days ago - Germany -
Business - Financial Times
GM raises investment in lithium mine to nearly $1bn
US carmaker seeks to secure supply of metal expected to suffer shortfalls because of rising demand in switch to EVs5 days ago -
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Tuchel 'excited to make our dream come true'
New England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he wants to "make our dream come true" at the 2026 World Cup following his appointment.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Applicant Tracking Systems Are Crushing Workers’ Dreams of Getting Hired
AI automated candidate screening is turning job searches into dead ends.5 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
How the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla has turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine
The artificial intelligence boom is providing an unusual windfall for Anguilla, a tiny island in the Caribbean5 days ago -
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Florida residents face mountains of debris and mud, footage shows
Some Florida residents began to see the scope of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton that swept across the state last week. Some areas opened with caution to the public and businesses on ...6 days ago - Florida -
Sports - CBS Sports
Hawaii pushes Mountain West over minimum threshold for FBS conference status as school becomes full member
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference since 20126 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hawaii to become a full-time Mountain West member in 2026
Hawaii has been a football-only member of the conference while other sports played in the Big West.6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year
Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...6 days ago -
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This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas
Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Kentucky woman indicted in murder of mom, who was dismembered and put in a pot
A Kentucky woman who was arrested after police found her mother’s dismembered body in her yard was indicted on a murder charge Monday.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
SEC predicted order of finish 2024-25: Texas, Arkansas overrated; Kentucky underrated in preseason poll
A detailed look at the SEC's most overrated and underrated teams and players heading into the seasonOctober 14 -
World - The Guardian
Nations League: Leweling enjoys dream debut as Germany beat Netherlands
Germany victory puts them on course to top group Di Lorenzo scores twice in Italy win against Israel Stuttgart’s Jamie Leweling enjoyed a dream Germany debut, scoring the winner in their 1-0 ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Guardiola the dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley for England job
FA reached out to Manchester City manager in summer Tuchel believed to have reservations about the role The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not ...October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
After Trump vs. Harris election, these bitcoin traders expect rally to $100,000
Bitcoin options traders expect limited volatility around the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, but anticipate a year-end rally that could carry the crypto as high as $100,000.October 14 - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
Just Over the Border from Israel, a Hezbollah Cache of Explosives and Mines
Israel’s military showed journalists parts of what it said was Hezbollah’s deeply entrenched military infrastructure across the border in southern Lebanon.October 13 - Israel