Bitcoin at $100,000? Insiders say the cryptocurrency could test new highs this year
Economy

Bitcoin at $100,000? Insiders say the cryptocurrency could test new highs this year

Bitcoin has rallied nearly 70% so far this year — and industry insiders who spoke to CNBC remain bullish, with one saying the world’s biggest cryptocurrency could reach new heights.Bitcoin previously hit its all-time high of $68,990.90 in November 2021. Since then it has fallen about 60%.related investing newsMarshall Beard, chief strategy officer at U.S.-headquartered… […]

‘I try not to waste my time’: McCarthy’s GOP wrangles agenda tests
Politics

‘I try not to waste my time’: McCarthy’s GOP wrangles agenda tests

Senior Republicans say they ultimately have the votes to pass both the energy and education bills on the floor. But that’s only after an aggressive whip operation by McCarthy’s leadership team, including Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), to assuage concerns about the flood of amendments. That kind of last-minute scrambling to lock down votes is… […]

Gun rights hearing turns chaotic amid arrest of Parkland parent
Politics

Gun rights hearing turns chaotic amid arrest of Parkland parent

“You’re removed. You’re breaching protocol and disorder in the committee room,” Fallon told Patricia Oliver, as she continued to speak about her son, who was killed in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. After Joaquin Oliver’s death, his parents co-founded a gun reform group and have previously staged civil disobedience actions. After… […]

Running Long Distances Might Not Hurt Your Joints After All
Health

Running Long Distances Might Not Hurt Your Joints After All

March 22, 2023 — Long-distance runners are often warned that they are wearing out their joints. But running distance, frequency, and speed are not associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis, new research says.Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage in joints, and it is the most common type of arthritis. Over 32.5 million… […]

Republicans’ best hope for Wisconsin Senate is a Trump critic
Politics

Republicans’ best hope for Wisconsin Senate is a Trump critic

The 39-year-old former Marine is widely viewed as a rising star in the GOP thanks to his vocal stance on China policy and prolific fundraising. Beyond that, key Republicans say his criticism of Trump might just bolster his credibility with the very voters they’ve lost in recent cycles. His nomination would be a strong indication… […]

Teens Heal Differently Than Adults After Concussion
Health

Teens Heal Differently Than Adults After Concussion

March 22, 2023 — Layla Blitzer, a 17-year-old high school junior in New York City, was playing field hockey for her school last October and was hit hard by the ball, right above her eye.She sustained a serious concussion. She’s also had neck issues and headaches for the last 4 months. “They’re so severe I… […]

Learning to Live With AMD: A Caregiver’s Story
Health

Learning to Live With AMD: A Caregiver’s Story

By Jennifer Kathleen Gibbons, as told to Kara Mayer RobinsonMy father, Richard, had wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As his caregiver, I saw him struggle with vision loss more and more over time.It was incredibly hard for him, especially since he loved to read. While it might have been nice if he just woke up… […]

AMD and Vision Loss: One Woman’s Story of Acceptance
Health

AMD and Vision Loss: One Woman’s Story of Acceptance

By Jill Adelman, RN, as told to Kara Mayer RobinsonI was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in November 2014, when I was 57. I’m now 66 years old.When I found out I had AMD, my initial reaction was complete devastation. I was in a state of shock, not knowing what the future was going to… […]

Monte dei Paschi battle rumbles on after fraud verdicts quashed
Business

Monte dei Paschi battle rumbles on after fraud verdicts quashed

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