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Oct 20 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Lost Tokens: A Hidden Factor in Price Increases

You might have heard about bitcoin's price going up because of things like trade deficits and the dollar losing value. But there's another reason that not many people talk about: lost bitcoins. When people die or forget how to access their bitcoin wallets, those tokens are gone for good. This is lik

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Oct 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

First Peek at Gladiator II: A Battle Worth Watching

Gladiator II had its first screening recently, and the reactions are already making waves on social media. The sequel to the 2000 blockbuster, directed by Ridley Scott, follows a grown-up Lucius Verus II, nephew to emperor Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix in the original. Lucius, now portrayed by

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Oct 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Gladiator 2: A New Epic Unfolds

The much-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 classic, Gladiator, has finally hit the screens. The premiere event, held in Los Angeles, was introduced by its leading star, Paul Mescal. In this follow-up, Mescal plays Lucius, the son of Lucilla, who is portrayed by Connie Nielsen. The story picks up

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Wins Temporary Stay: Android App Store Rules Unchanged

Google has received a small but crucial win in its ongoing legal battle with Epic. A judge has temporarily halted an order that would have forced Google to open its Android app store to competitors. This means Google might avoid making any changes to the Play Store for years, possibly indefinitely,

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Shakes Up Top Leadership in Face of Challenges

CVS Health has made a change at the top, with David Joyner taking over as CEO from Karen Lynch. This move comes as the company grapples with waning profits and a sliding stock price, which has dropped by nearly 20% this year alone. Shares fell by another 13% on the day of the announcement. Higher me

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

China's Economy Shows Resilience with 4. 6% Third-Quarter Growth

China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Color Kindle: A Game Changer or Just Another Tablet?

This week, Amazon introduced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a color screen. But in a world filled with cheap tablets, where does this device fit in? Devindra and Cherlynn chatted about it on the Engadget Podcast, along with the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe.

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

The Hair Care Brand Fighting Breast Cancer

Breast cancer can strike anyone, but it's especially tough for women who struggle with health disparities. That's why the hair care brand Thank God It's Natural, or tgin, is doing something about it. The brand was founded by Chris-Tia Donaldson, who battled breast cancer for six years before passing

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Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Grandma's Thanksgiving Friend Reveals Cancer Fight

You might remember Wanda Dench, the grandma who sent a Thanksgiving invite to the wrong number back in 2016. She made a surprising announcement this year. Turns out, she's been battling breast cancer. Wanda accidentally sent that text to Jamal Hinton many years ago. Despite the mix-up, they've beco

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

ZDNET's Microsoft 365 Deal: What You Need to Know

Ever thought about buying Microsoft 365? Imagine having a team of experts helping you make the right choice. That's what ZDNET does. They don't just give recommendations; they test, research, and talk to vendors, retailers, and real users. They're like your shopping buddies, but smarter and more inf

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