Recently, the SEC decided to pursue Ripple (XRP) for $2B as its legal battle heats up. Meanwhile, Tether (USDT) has increased its investment in CityPay, a payment service. Amidst these developments, all eyes are on Rollblock (RBLK) – a Stage 1 presale star. Analysts claim that this altcoin could surge 1200% in 2024. Let’s see why.The SEC Demands Ripple (XRP) To Pay $2BThe SEC is continuing its legal battle against Ripple (XRP). In a recent filing, the SEC demanded that Ripple pay $2B, which is a way larger amount than what Ripple offered. In April 2024, Ripple offered to pay…

 BlastUP, the premier launchpad on Blast, has raised over $6 million during its presale with two weeks to go, reflecting robust demand amid the market recovery.Blast, the sole Layer 2 blockchain offering high native yield on ETH and stablecoin staking, is witnessing a surge of interest in its ecosystem’s launchpad platform, BlastUP ($BLP).With just over two weeks until the presale concludes, BlastUP has already attracted over $6 million from eager investors.The presale has gained strong momentum recently, coinciding with the revival of the crypto market. Bitcoin’s recent signs of recovery have fueled investor enthusiasm.This heightened interest is evident in the…

A man was charged on Thursday in connection to the death of a Utah mother who was fatally stabbed almost 30 years ago while working as a pizza delivery driver, the Salt Lake County district attorney’s office announced.Donald Eugene Younge Jr. was with murder, aggravated kidnapping and robbery in connection to the death of Lisa Redmond, 36, who was found dead on the side of the road on Dec. 9, 1996, prosecutors said in the announcement.Redmond was still in her Pizza Hut uniform when her body was found, according to the district attorney’s office. Her co-workers told detectives from the…

David DePape, the man convicted of a brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, husband to former House Speaker and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, at the couple’s California home, received a sentence of 30 years in prison on Friday. DePape was sentenced to the maximum 30 years on one count and 20 on a second, which are to be served concurrently. DePape gave no reaction as the judge read his sentence. A victim impact statement was read in court by Christine Pelosi, the couple’s daughter. “Today’s sentence reflects David DaPape’s lack of remorse and contrition for violently assaulting Mr. Pelosi,” U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey…

New York    Emily Miller lucked out. Of the millions of fans and bots flooding Ticketmaster’s site in hopes of purchasing tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the 22-year-old managed to score $200 floor seats to see the mega pop star perform in Pittsburgh last summer. Now, Miller dreams of seeing Swift perform again when her tour returns to the US later this year. But despite entering 10 accounts to get a code that would give her the chance to buy tickets at face value through Ticketmaster’s presale, she was unsuccessful. On the resale market, nosebleed-seat tickets behind the stage…

Newly released video appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.The video was aired by CNN Friday six months after the R&B singer filed a lawsuit that set off a wave of similar cases and public allegations against one of the most influential music moguls of the past three decades.NOTE: The video in the media player is disturbing. Here’s a look at the key events that have unfolded since late last year.NOVEMBER 16, 2023Cassie says in a lawsuit that Combs subjected her to years of abuse, including…

In an interview with People Magazine, Jessica Lange has confirmed that the film adaptation of Long Day’s Journey into Night is now finished.”It’s finally finished. You’ll be able to see it in theaters,” Lange told People.Production wrapped on the film adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night in November of 2022, and financial problems have impacted its release.”It was a project that we all loved and were passionate about, but the money was never fully there so it was always scraping together a little bit here, a little bit there. And I think now, maybe,…

Los Angeles County public health officials are investigating a reported case of hepatitis A in an employee at a Whole Foods supermarket in Beverly Hills.Health officials warned that anyone who purchased products from the seafood counter at the market at 239 North Crescent Drive between April 20 and May 13 receive the hepatitis A vaccine if they are not already immune.”Receiving vaccination as soon as possible after exposure could help reduce the risk of developing hepatitis A infection,” the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said. “Residents should contact their local pharmacy or medical provider for the vaccine.” Hepatitis…

Last updated: May 18, 2024 12:00 EDT | 2 min read Out of the top 25 hedge funds in the United States, 13 have entered the market by investing in the ETFs during the first quarter.Point72, the renowned hedge fund with $34 billion in assets under management, has revealed its investment in the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC).According to a recent filing, Point72 held $77.5 million worth of FBTC at the end of the first quarter.The move follows a growing trend among various hedge funds that have disclosed their purchase of shares in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.Prominent hedge funds,…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-member War Cabinet, threatened on Saturday to resign from the government if it doesn’t adopt a new plan in three weeks’ time for the war in Gaza, a move that would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on his far-right allies.His announcement escalates a divide within Israel’s leadership more than seven months into a war in which it has yet to accomplish its stated goals of dismantling Hamas and returning scores of hostages abducted in the Oct. 7 attack.Gantz spelled out a six-point plan that includes…

Jenna Johnson got candid about missing how her skin looked during her pregnancy with son Rome. “I felt like when I was pregnant, my skin was glowing and plump and gorgeous. I feel like I didn’t get one pimple when I was pregnant,” the Dancing With the Stars pro, 30, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, May 16, while promoting her partnership with Exuviance. “As soon as I pushed out Rome in the hospital, I felt my skin just flop. It was dull. It was just sad.” Johnson, who welcomed son Rome with husband Val Chmerkovskiy in January 2023, went…

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Boeing’s shareholders voted to re-elect its outgoing CEO, contrary to the proxy adviser’s recommendation, amid an ongoing safety culture crisis.  Proxy Adviser Glass Lewis last month recommended against shareholders reelecting Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun at this week’s annual meeting, but they ignored the guidance and passed the measure, according to a preliminary tally. Lewis raised concerns over dissatisfaction with efforts to change the safety culture at the company, which has come under intense scrutiny this year after a number of high-profile incidents – including the death of a whistleblower and several high-level malfunctions and issues, Reuters reported. A door plug on…

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support.    Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide, according to a police report released on Friday, bringing to end an investigation of the shocking death of a longtime employee who raised concerns about the airplane manufacturer’s safety and production standards – and who sued the company, claiming Boeing illegally retaliated against him. Barnett, 62, was found dead in a vehicle on March 9 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Charleston, South Carolina. Officers had…

Amtrak train hits flatbed truck in Maryland Amtrak train hits flatbed truck in Maryland 00:21 Three people were killed in western New York after their vehicle was struck by a northbound Amtrak train, fire officials said on Saturday. Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it struck a vehicle obstructing the track, an Amtrak spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.”There have been no reported injuries to the 21 passengers or crew onboard. Amtrak is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident,” said the spokesperson. Firefighters arrived at the accident scene in North Tonawanda, a city in…