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Sep 17 2024SPORTS

Deebo Samuel's Calf Strain: A Major Blow for the 49ers

Deebo Samuel, one of the 49ers' most promising receivers, is sidelined with a calf strain he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that Samuel will miss "a couple of weeks," dashing the hopes of 49ers fans who had been counting on him to lead the team's offense.

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Sep 16 2024SPORTS

Courtside Legends: A Tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Unbreakable Bond

The unveiling of a second statue of Kobe and Gianna Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena marks a poignant moment in the tribute to the late basketball legend and his daughter. But as we gaze upon this artistic representation of their iconic courtside moments, let's not forget to ask some tough questions.

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Grayscale: A New Frontier in Crypto Investments?

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology converge to revolutionize the way we live and work. Sounds like science fiction? Not quite. Grayscale Investments is making this vision a reality by introducing two new funds that invest in the native tokens of the Bittenso

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Sep 16 2024CRIME

A Cryptocurrency Heist: $300,000 Stolen, a Diamond Pendant Bought, and a Mercedes-Benz Driven

Let's break down what happened in this jaw-dropping case. A 61-year-old Queens auto body shop owner had his Bitcoin worth $92,000 stolen in November 2022. He had stored his digital coins in a Blockchain wallet, and the thief, Aaron Peterson Jr., used the funds to buy a diamond pendant, a Rolex, and

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

Crypto-Backed Super PACs Make a Big Splash in Politics

The world of cryptocurrency has made a significant impact on the political scene, with crypto-backed super political action committees (PACs) making their first battleground Senate endorsements in the general election. These PACs, led by Fairshake, Defend American Jobs, and Protect Progress, have ra

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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

The Crypto Election: A Million-Dollar Free-for-All

The crypto industry is on a spending spree, dumping over $119 million into the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This staggering amount is more than even giant conglomerates like Koch Industries, which contributed $28 million to its Americans for Prosperity Action PAC. But what's driving this unprece

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The Crypto Cash Conundrum: Unpacking the Influence of Cryptocurrency on 2024 Elections

The 2024 presidential elections are just around the corner, and a recent report by Public Citizen has shed light on an astonishing trend in political fundraising: nearly half of all corporate donations have come from cryptocurrency companies. A staggering $119 million, largely from Coinbase and Ripp

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

What's Next in 2024: Trump's Shifting Rhetoric and the Risks of Political Violence

In recent weeks, the world has witnessed a surge in political violence, culminating in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a golf game in Florida. In response to the incident, Trump pointed fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, claimin

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Coinbase's Crypto Connection to Kamala Harris: A Deal or a Dilemma?

The news that Coinbase's Chief Financial Officer, Alesia Haas, claims that Kamala Harris is using the company's Commerce platform to accept crypto donations has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. But is this claim accurate, and what does it mean for the future of crypto in US politics?

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Will California's Proposition 36 Unwind Progress or Take a Step Backwards?

California is on the cusp of making a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for its criminal justice system. Proposition 36 on the November ballot proposes to unwind Proposition 47, which made some drug and theft crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies ten years ago. But before making an

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