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Jun 17 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs Take a Backseat as Smaller Crypto Funds Grow

Monday turned out to be a mixed bag for crypto exchange-traded funds. While most altcoin funds saw fresh money coming in, Bitcoin ETFs faced a net loss of $64 million. Ether funds led the gains with $22. 5 million, followed by Hyperliquid at $17. 2 million. XRP and Solana funds each added about $2.

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

Steady Gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum Despite Market Jitters

Bitcoin prices recently pushed past $66, 000, while Ethereum and XRP held on to recent gains. Some investors grew nervous after about $3 billion flowed out of Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, making people wonder if digital money was losing its appeal. Experts say this pullback looks more like a norm

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

Why is this little-known stock suddenly getting so much attention?

A small company called Hyperliquid Strategies isn't a household name, but its stock is making big moves. This firm doesn't sell products or services—it owns a lot of a digital token called HYPE. Think of it like a bank that only deals in crypto, but instead of cash, it stacks virtual coins. The toke

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Jun 17 2026FINANCE

Trading just got cheaper: PrimeXBT cuts costs on major markets

Many traders worry about invisible costs that quietly drain profits. PrimeXBT just made those costs smaller by slashing spreads across widely watched markets. The broker now offers zero pip spreads on the Euro-Dollar pair, numbers that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Gold traders pay just sev

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Jun 17 2026CRIME

How a simple car fire led to a bigger plot against a UK leader

A young Ukrainian man recently found himself in a UK courtroom facing serious charges—not for something he did alone, but for what he was paid to do. Roman Lavrynovych, just 22, was convicted for setting fire to three properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. His targets? Starmer’s ol

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Brendan Sorsby's Future: From College QB to NFL Draft After Gambling Controversy

Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback with a complicated past, won't play for Texas Tech this season. Instead, he's focusing on the NFL supplemental draft after a lengthy legal battle over his college eligibility. Four years ago, while playing for Indiana, Sorsby admitted to betting on college and pro sport

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Sports fans don't need tests to earn their stripes

Sports fandom isn't a competition to see who can suffer the longest. Yet some fans act like you need a PhD in baseball statistics just to wear your team's colors. The idea that only fans who can rattle off obscure stats deserve to celebrate is weirdly common. Take the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Serie

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

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Jun 17 2026SPORTS

NFL teams think twice about troubled players

The Cleveland Browns seem ready to skip drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming NFL supplemental draft. The main reason isn’t his throwing arm—it’s his history with sports betting. Earlier this year, Sorsby checked into a treatment program after admitting he gambled on college

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Jun 17 2026BUSINESS

World Cup in Boston: More Than Just Soccer for Local Businesses

The World Cup isn’t just about goals and wins. For Massachusetts, it’s a golden ticket to connect with global leaders and boost the state’s economy. When big names like Scottish First Minister John Swinney swap their suits for soccer jerseys, they’re not just cheering for their team—they’re also sco

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