Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas By Reuters – Investing.com
Investing.com — Gold prices edged up in Asian markets on Wednesday after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell increased speculation about when the central bank might start cutting interest rates. Among industrial metals, copper prices fell, losing much of their recent recovery following mixed inflation signals from China, the largest copper importer. Gold has […]
Las Vegas casino The Mirage must give away $1.6 million before closing
The Las Vegas casino plans to hand out $1.6 million in winnings over the seven days before closing permanently, as required by Nevada state law. The Mirage will close on July 17 after more than 30 years on the Las Vegas Strip. ABC7 reported. Tuesday. However, before the casino closes, it must distribute any large […]
Trump challenges Biden to golf match, says he’ll give $1 million to charity if he loses
After a heated debate between the two presidential candidates over golf handicaps, former President Donald Trump now wants to take action. The 45th president even challenged Biden to a golfing challenge at a rally at the Doral Course in South Florida, offering to donate $1 million to a charity of Biden’s choice if he lost. […]
Fifth Third Bank to pay $5 million to settle auto insurance allegations – The Washington Post
Fifth Third Bank has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle allegations that it forced auto loans. The scheme led to customers taking out duplicate auto insurance policies, resulting in higher monthly payments and, in some cases, resulting in the seizure of vehicles from customers who could not pay. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]
Biden White House Staff Is Largest Since Nixon, Costs Taxpayers $225 Million
President Joe Biden has spent $225 million paying hundreds of White House staffers since the 2021 fiscal year, federal records show. The president’s spending on staffers totaled $60.8 million for the 2024 fiscal year, marking the highest level adjusted for inflation recorded over the past two presidential administrations, according to an analysis conducted by Open […]
Bitcoin Continues Rebound as Spot ETFs See $295 Million in Deposits – Decrypt
Amid a mix of bullish and bearish factors in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has once again surpassed $57,000. The price marks a significant recovery from last week’s lows, when Bitcoin dropped to $54,092.80, according to data from Coingecko. One of the most notable recent developments has been the robust inflows into Bitcoin ETFs despite market […]
Tropical Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl brought fierce winds and torrential rain to southeast Texas on Monday, killing at least three people, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights and leaving more than 2.7 million homes and businesses without power. Beryl, the season’s earliest Category 5 hurricane, battered the Texas coastal town of Matagorda with […]
1.5 Million Homes Lose Power as Cat 1 Hurricane Beryl Makes Texas Landfall
More than 1.5 million homes in Texas were without power Monday morning as Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the central Texas coast. The eye of Hurricane Beryl crossed the Texas coastline near Matagorda early Monday morning. Power Out Reports More than 1.5 million Texas customers are without power, primarily due to the effects of Hurricane […]
Silent $8 Million Bitcoin Whale Awakens and Does This By U.Today – Investing.com
U.Today – According to blockchain tracking site Whale Alert, an address holding 140 BTC, now worth over $8 million, has resurfaced after a decade of inactivity. The address, dubbed “1BLoHu,” first received 140 BTC in 2013, when it was valued at around $107,000. As mentioned earlier, the transaction from 11 years ago came from a […]
Kings land DeMar DeRozan in 3-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal
DeMar DeRozan’s time with the Chicago Bulls is over. The Kings are acquiring the 34-year-old free agent guard in a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal. According to a report from ESPN: Saturday. Sacramento is trading forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs and sending guard Chris Duarte, two […]