Last updated: April 18, 2024 16:38 EDT | 2 min read Analyst Plan B’s Bitcoin price prediction sparks discussions about the future of the cryptocurrency and its potential for growth. In a recent prediction revealed on April 17, crypto analyst “Plan B” forecasted that the Bitcoin price would surpass $300,000 by 2025, with expectations of reaching $100,000 by December 2024.Bitcoin Moonshot Prediction is Fueled by the Upcoming Bitcoin HalvingPlan B shared their forecast on X, emphasizing the positive influence of Halvings on BTC’s price. They believe the upcoming Halving will be no different. IMO this bitcoin halving will NOT be…

Starbucks has unveiled a new line of “more sustainable” cold beverage cups that are made with up to 20 percent less plastic than their predecessors.  The coffee giant on Thursday announced that the cups — which are part of the company’s “commitment to cut its carbon, water and waste footprints in half by 2030” — will debut in stores across the U.S. and Canada this month.  “Based on analysis of life cycle assessments, producing the new cups is projected to save, annually, emissions equivalent to taking about 5,200 cars off the road, and conserve about 2,800 Olympic-sized swimming pools of…

New York    A federal agency accused a popular gas station chain of discriminating against Black, Native American and multiracial applicants in its hiring practices. The Sheetz criminal screening process disproportionately screened out applicants from those legally protected groups, the lawsuit announced by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Thursday alleged. The gas station chain screens and rejects applicants who have criminal records, the EEOC said. Those employment practices violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in the workplace, the suit said. Criminal records have been a barrier for certain workers to find jobs. More…

Last updated: April 18, 2024 17:25 EDT | 2 min read Amidst Bitcoin’s recent dip, a surge in BTC accumulation addresses signals investor confidence and a potential re-accumulation phase post-halving. Amidst Bitcoin’s recent dip below $63,000, an April 18 report by technical analyst Ali Martinez revealed a surge in BTC accumulation, signifying resilience among Bitcoin holders.Bitcoin braces for its Upcoming Halving Event; Volatility Continues to Mark its TrajectoryAli Martinez highlighted this trend on X, showcasing a chart depicting the movement of over 27,700 BTC (approximately $1.72 billion) into accumulation addresses.This influx amidst Bitcoin’s price dip represents a new all-time high,…

Shania Twain, Taylor Swift Christopher Pike/Getty Images;Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Shania Twain is full of praise when it comes to Taylor Swift. “She is living an exhausting existence, but she’s dedicated and committed to herself, to her art, and her work,” Twain, 58, said about Swift, 34, in a Haute Living cover story, published Wednesday, April 17. “It isn’t even about ambition, though I’m sure that most people would call her ambitious.” Twain is considered the Queen of Country Pop, and she has been one of Swift’s greatest inspirations. The Canadian singer says she admires Swift’s devotion…

A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group, the latest case of a U.S. public utility becoming a target of foreign cyberattacks.The attack was one of three on small towns in the rural Texas Panhandle. Local officials said the public was not put in any danger and the attempts were reported to federal authorities.TEXAS FARMING CRISIS LOOMS AS US, MEXICO SPAR OVER LONG-STANDING WATER TREATY”There were 37,000 attempts in four days to log into our firewall,” said Mike Cypert, city manager of Hale Center, which…

Perhaps these solar eclipse spectators had a little bit too much fun preparing for the event — two black vultures found “drunk” inside a dumpster in Watertown, Connecticut.The vultures were rescued by Watertown Animal Control the day before the eclipse on April 7, and transported to A Place Called Hope, a wildlife rehabilitation center just under an hour away in Killingworth.”The most peculiar symptoms had to do with the fact that they were in and out of consciousness,” A Place Called Hope Director Christine Cummings shared in an interview with Fox News Digital.VIOLA THE CIRCUS ELEPHANT WITH HISTORY OF ESCAPES…

A recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bulletin highlighting the cybersecurity risks faced by 911 emergency services underscores the urgency in bringing many of them into the 21st century.  The federal assessment, first reported by ABC News, argues that ransomware attacks against the Emergency Service Sector (ESS) disrupt law enforcement services and expose victims’ personal information. Once stolen, the information can then be used to “facilitate additional crimes – including extortion, identity theft, and swatting,” the April 10 bulletin said.   The problem is most acute in areas of the country with outdated infrastructure and technology, areas that often lack funding…

LOS ANGELES () — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the USC campus on Thursday amid a controversy over the cancellation of a speech by the school’s valedictorian.Many students and faculty members are accusing the university of censorship for the decision to not allow Asna Tabassum to speak at commencement.Tabassum has expressed pro-Palestinian views, including some that have led to accusations of antisemitism. The university cited safety concerns for an event that draws thousands to campus.That doesn’t sit well with many students, who note the university has handled high-profile speakers before who presented security challenges.”Given the lack of transparency, clarity the…

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is revealing some of the magic behind one of its most thrilling stage sequences, and how they translated one of the most iconic scenes from the original movie to to the stage. Check out the video! The ‘anatomy of a scene’ video features interviews with John Rando (director), Chris Fisher (illusions designer), Tim Hatley (set designer), Hugh Vanstone (co-lighting designer), Gareth Owen (sound designer) and Nick Finlow (music supervisor) where they discuss the “Clock Tower Sequence” featuring Doc Brown (Tony winner Roger Bart), Marty McFly (Casey Likes) and a DeLorean.Designer Tim Hatley stated, “The magic for…

BEIRUT — Iran-backed Hezbollah is determined not to ramp up its monthslong firefight over Lebanon’s southern border, but will respond in kind to any Israeli escalation, the political party and militia’s second-in-command told NBC News in a rare and exclusive interview.Naim Qassem faulted Israel and the United States for perpetuating tit-for-tat attacks that have killed hundreds in southern Lebanon and displaced tens of thousands of civilians on both sides of the Israeli-Lebanese border. The conflict started with Hamas’ terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7, which killed more than 1,200 people and sparked Israel’s bloody incursion into the Gaza Strip…

Last updated: April 18, 2024 18:52 EDT | 1 min read Canada crypto industry faces new tax reporting rules under CARF framework, effective 2026. Canada is set to become one of the first nations to adopt the International Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) for taxation by 2026, as outlined in a supplement to the country’s 2024 annual budget, reported by the National Post on April 16.Crypto Tax Reporting In CanadaThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) agreed to the framework in August 2022 and is scheduled to be implemented in 47 countries by 2027, as pledged in November 2023. #Canada…

Is a five-year age gap in a relationship a little untoward? What about a three-year gap?On social media, Gen Zers ― at least those who are chronically online ― are constantly debating the ethics of age gaps. Even if some relationships are perfectly legal, that doesn’t necessarily make them ethical, many say.It’s little wonder then that age-disparate relationships are cause for so much conversation: Having grown up alongside the #MeToo movement, Generation Z is well versed in unbalanced power dynamics and the language of consent. And lately, there’s been plenty of celebrity pairings to interrogate.There’s the obviously icky examples, like…

A couple of years ago, in the purgatory between Covid-19 lockdowns and dating app hell, I met Joe.Solidly in my fun auntie (funtie?) era, I had all but given up on love. After another relationship came to an end, my mum surprised me with a reassuring squeeze. “You’ve got a great life,” she said. A 74-year-old Tamil grandmother, she’s been married and caring for other people for more than 50 years at that point. I felt her pride in my freedom spreading over my heart and chest, thick as strawberry jam. It was true: I could do whatever I want,…

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