CITY

Mar 17 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Shines as a Global Safe Haven in Uncertain Times

Bitcoin has begun to prove itself as an asset that can move freely across borders, especially when global tensions rise. A recent discussion on a popular podcast highlighted how Bitcoin and oil are both showing strength, but for different reasons. While the oil market is buoyed by supply disruptions

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Mar 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia Talk Sparks Surge in AI‑Linked Coins

After Nvidia’s chief, Jensen Huang, spoke at the GTC conference, several crypto tokens that tie into artificial intelligence jumped sharply. The most noticeable gain came from NEAR, which climbed over ten percent in a day to its highest level since January. The token of the Artificial Superint

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Mar 17 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Tools Fade as Rules Shift and Growth Slows

The boss of a leading DAO‑tool maker said the Biden years helped crypto, but now his company will close to show how much the rules have changed. DAO governance lets people who own tokens decide on everything from fees to software upgrades, but only a few active voters often steer the biggest proj

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Mar 17 2026CRYPTO

BlockFills Declares Bankruptcy as Crypto Market Sinks

BlockFills, a Chicago‑based crypto trading house, announced it is filing for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware after months of financial strain. The firm had stopped letting customers withdraw funds on February 6, citing a lack of liquidity that could not be fixed by new investors or buyers. The

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Police Officer Gets Over Five Years in Prison for Crypto Scams

A former deputy from Los Angeles County’s sheriff’s office was sentenced to more than five years in prison. The officer, who also flew helicopters for the department, worked with a cryptocurrency businessman to trick rivals and falsely arrest them. The judge said the officer abused his power.

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Family Tie Gets Mired in a Rap Feud

The drama began when a rapper’s sister was caught up in a heated clash between two well‑known hip‑hop artists. The conflict originally stemmed from a social media exchange, and it quickly spiraled into a public showdown. The sister’s appearance on the scene was unexpected, but it didn’t dampen he

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Mar 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Oscars Silence Sparks Debate Over Political Voice

The ceremony that usually feels like a glittering showcase of film talent took an unexpected turn when the audience and many winners stayed quiet about pressing global issues. In a night dominated by awards, only a handful of speakers touched on matters like the U. S. war overseas or the situation i

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Mar 17 2026SCIENCE

Why Bamboo Sheaths Change Color: A Simple Look at the Science

"Bamboo is famous for tasty shoots, but what makes their outer sheaths look so different? Scientists studied five types of a popular bamboo called Chimonobambusa utilis. Each type was named C1 through C5, and researchers measured how bright or dull each sheath looked. One variety, C1, had a very lig

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Mar 17 2026OPINION

Celebrity Rallies and Political Punchlines

Bill Maher hosted a podcast episode that focused on the political activities of actors and other well‑known figures. The discussion turned to actor Jerry O’Connell, who had recently shared that he attended a rally for Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. O’Connell also mentioned that he and

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Families pay their last respects as Iran buries victims of recent bombings

The spring rain fell gently on Behesht-e Zahra cemetery as family after family gathered around freshly dug graves. Each plot now marked a life cut short by the sudden violence that began with airstrikes three weeks ago. Among them was Arfan Shamei, just 23, whose mother Marzia Razaei clutched his po

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