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Apr 12 2026CRYPTO

Spot ETF for Hyperliquid gets closer with new ticker and fee

A company called Bitwise just took another step toward launching a new kind of exchange-traded fund. This fund would let people invest in Hyperliquid, a blockchain that handles crypto futures trading. Bitwise updated its plan with the U. S. government to show the fund will use the ticker symbol $BHY

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Apr 12 2026CRIME

San Francisco’s crime drop shows what smart law enforcement can do

A year ago, San Francisco wasn’t exactly known for safety. Today, the city reports the lowest crime in twenty years. The biggest drop? Car thefts fell forty-four percent. Robberies and burglaries each dropped a third. Even murder fell fifteen percent. Numbers like these usually come from big budget

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

High-Risk Peace Talks Happen in Unexpected Place

A fancy hotel in Islamabad is hosting tense meetings between U. S. and Iranian officials this week. Normally, this five-star spot welcomes tourists and business travelers, but now it’s locked down tighter than a fortress. The Serena Hotel isn’t the first choice you’d expect for such serious discussi

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Two IT Workers Paid by Dallas and Austin at the Same Time

Dallas officials say a whistle‑blower reported that two tech staff were working full‑time for both the City of Dallas and the City of Austin. The claim came through Dallas’s confidential hotline in November, prompting the Office of Inspector General to start a probe. The two employees earned more th

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

A Congressman Praises Melania Trump’s Epstein Comments, But What’s Really Going On?

A Republican lawmaker from Indiana recently shared his thoughts on First Lady Melania Trump’s remarks about Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. He called her words “so appropriate” and argued that her position gives her statements extra weight in today’s divided political climate. He believes her message sta

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Behind the Numbers: What Two Big Firms Really Think About RoboSense’s Future

Two large investment houses have just kept their thumbs up for RoboSense, a company building sensors used in self-driving cars. Guosheng and DBS both say “Buy, ” though they don’t quite agree on the price you should pay. Guosheng’s target is HK$53; DBS sticks at HK$50. The spread shows experts still

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Middle East nations exploring Ukraine's drone defense strategies

Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

What's pulling tech stocks in opposite directions?

In recent weeks, stock market trends haven’t just reflected economic shifts—they’ve spotlighted a growing gap between technology sectors. While fancy hardware and AI-related companies have surged ahead, traditional software firms have stumbled. Even after a temporary pause in the Iran conflict, this

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Rising Security Costs Show the Changing Face of Political Campaigns

Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Big Money Steps Up for Nonprofits When Others Pull Back

In a year when many big companies cut back on charity work, one major insurance firm is making a bold move. Liberty Mutual Insurance, known mostly for cars and property policies, just created a $600 million fund meant to keep giving money to nonprofits year after year. This endowment isn’t a reactio

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