Viral Somali woman Nasra Ahmed taken into custody for reportedly being involved in the Minneapolis riot.
A Somali-American woman who gained attention for her unique description of her identity as “bananas and rice” has been arrested in Minneapolis, along with 15 others, amid a federal crackdown on violent protests. Nasra Ahmed, 23, became well-known after she shared her thoughts during a news conference on January 21, where she likened being Somali-American […]
Riot Platforms Redefines Bitcoin Mining Narrative with AMD AI Data Center Agreement
Riot Platforms (NasdaqCM:RIOT) has entered into a 10-year lease agreement with AMD for a data center aimed at high-performance computing and AI tasks. Additionally, the company has acquired 200 acres at its Rockdale site to facilitate a significant expansion of its data center operations. This indicates a shift in focus from solely Bitcoin mining to […]
‘Bananas and rice’ activist among those detained during Minneapolis riot crackdown
Minneapolis Arrests Amid Protests A Somali-American woman who gained attention for characterizing her identity as “bananas and rice” was among 16 people detained in Minneapolis. This comes as federal authorities increased their efforts following clashes with protesters. Nasra Ahmed, 23, from Minnesota, became well-known after a news conference on January 21, where she used the […]
Judge Declines to Approve Complaint Against Don Lemon Over Church Riot
Federal Judge Declines to Sign Complaint Against Don Lemon A federal magistrate judge in Minnesota has opted not to approve a criminal complaint against activist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon concerning recent protests at a church. Sources indicated that the attorney general expressed frustration over this decision. They noted that while this step is […]
Why Riot Platforms’ Stock Is Rising Today
Riot Platforms Moves to Expand in Data Center Market Riot Platforms is planning to acquire the 200 acres of land where it operates. The company intends to lease this land to Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to enhance its data center capacity. It’s becoming quite common for Bitcoin miners to shift their data center operations toward […]
Authorities take suspect into custody for courthouse riot and vandalism in Minneapolis.
Arrest Made Following Courthouse Protest in Minneapolis On Wednesday, federal authorities apprehended a man believed to have damaged a window at a federal courthouse in Minneapolis. The suspect has been identified as Giorgio James Jones, who allegedly attempted to break into the courthouse during protests on January 7. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest, […]
Host Allows Biden Official to Call Anti-ICE Riot ‘Peaceful’ While Displaying Riot Footage
Minneapolis Riots and Media Reactions On Wednesday night, Abby Phillip, host of “CNN Newsnight,” noted that former officials from the Biden administration claimed the Minneapolis riots were “peaceful protests.” In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security shared on X that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a Venezuelan immigrant during […]
Protesters confront police in riot gear close to ICE facility in Portland
Protests Erupt in Portland Following Police Shooting Protests in Portland, Oregon, turned confrontational late Thursday, close to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, just hours after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed two individuals. Tensions flared as demonstrators gathered, leading to clashes with law enforcement. Footage captured the chaos, showing police in […]
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Sold Almost $200 Million in BTC
Riot Platforms’ Bitcoin Sales and Strategic Shift According to a report from December, Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining company, sold 2,201 BTC during November and December, earning close to $200 million in profit. This Colorado-based firm, known for managing Bitcoin vaults, wrapped up the year with a total of 18,005 BTC, valued around $1.65 billion […]
Website launched criticizing Mike Pence, calling J6 protesters ‘patriots’ on the five-year mark of the Capitol riot
White House Commemorates January 6 Insurrection Anniversary In recognition of the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 events, the White House has introduced a new website condemning former Vice President Mike Pence while honoring those who protested and breached the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to halt the certification of the 2020 election. On […]