The scene on Friday showed that the world of Bitcoin is becoming more professional. A new type of contract linked to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, called IBIT, is trading almost as much on Nasdaq as the older, offshore market on Deribit. In just two years, IBIT options have caught up to a platform that
Republicans are reshaping their midterm game plan. They want to use President Trump’s name as a rallying point, yet avoid turning every race into a vote for him. The idea is to lean on his ability to bring voters out while keeping campaigns centered on everyday concerns like taxes and inflation.
In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa
The spring season in Vermont high schools has started, and the first Saturday’s games delivered plenty of excitement. In boys’ lacrosse, BFA‑Fairfax edged Green Mountain Valley with a 10–7 win. The game featured solid pitching from Tristan Mitrak and Jacob Gray, who each secured three saves for Fair
The University of Arkansas has let go of its men’s and women’s tennis teams after 76 years. It wasn’t because the players were losing matches; it was a budget decision. The university’s athletic director said they can’t give the programs enough money to compete in their conference and national
It starts cool and clear, with temperatures around 50 degrees. The wind comes from the northeast at about eight to twelve miles per hour, keeping things calm. By afternoon, the heat rises into the upper 70s and the wind shifts to the southeast at a similar speed. Clouds begin to creep in, softening
The forecast for Boston this weekend shows a dip in temperatures, but no rain to wash it away. The city will stay dry while the air feels a bit chilly, thanks to onshore breezes that keep things cool. Today is set to be the coldest of the two days, and tomorrow should feel a little warmer. A weathe
The case that uncovered a $1 billion theft from Moldovan banks over ten years ago is still alive, even after a top businessman was found guilty. The court gave Vladimir Plahotniuc, one of the richest men in Moldova, 19 years behind bars. He was accused of moving money abroad through shady loans and
The city’s health office warns that a new, very strong synthetic opioid has appeared in counterfeit pills. The drug, called cychlorphine, is thought to be stronger than fentanyl and caused a fatal overdose earlier this month. Police said it first showed up in 2024 in Florida, then traveled to San Fr
Japan has sent a large force of 1, 400 firefighters and 100 Self‑Defense Force members to fight blazes that have been raging for five days on the northern coast. The flames now cover 1, 373 hectares and are spreading because of dry conditions and strong winds. The fire threatens the town of Otsuchi
