Comtex News Network Daily Brief: Recent Episodes
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A daily collection of top stories from around the globe, curated from Comtex's aggregated content library. Topics include global events, Coronavirus, Cryptocurrency, public company events, market research, international news and much more.
Summary: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatens to unleash Nuclear weapons against South Korea and US; US offers Russia a “substantial proposal” in exchange for WNBA star Brittany Griner and Paul Whelan; Chinese military increasingly taking more risks that could lead to an accident in the South China Sea, according to a Pentagon official.
Summary: DoJ to investigate Donald Trump as part of its criminal probe into his attempts to overturn 2020 presidential election; a rare sign of Bipartisanship as Congress encourages Speaker Nancy Pelosi to travel to Taiwan despite Biden administration’s misgivings; EU helps to support Ukraine’s energy sector.
Summary: The largest wildfire of the season by Yosemite National Park swept through 17,000 acres; the three signs Bitcoin could be bottoming; EU cuts down on its existing gas supply as Russia further restricts gas flow.
Summary: Myanmar’s military executes four democracy activists; a dangerous heatwave breaks records in the US Northeast region; a shooting in a Los Angeles park leaves two dead and five injured.
Summary: Federal Reserve may have to slow down aggressive rate hikes; Italian prime minister Mario Draghi steps down; an unusual object found on Mars?
Summary: US and Israel sign joint pledge to deny nuclear arms to Iran; inflation continues to climb, potentially leading the federal reserve to hike rates even higher; cryptocurrency retail investors lament their losses.
Summary: President Biden seeks to expand Arab-Israeli relations in the Middle East previously established by his predecessor Trump; Sri Lankans ousted the President and PM, so what is next?; Bitcoin reaches lows following White House press secretary’s recent comments about higher-than-expected inflation.
Summary: President Biden signs gun safety legislation into law, but critics want him to be more proactive; how one of the most prominent crypto hedge funds in the world became bankrupt.
Summary: Investigative report summarizes Uber’s lobbying tactics to skirt government regulations among other things; Steve Bannon agrees to testify before the January 6 committee; what we know about the Nothing Phone 1 in anticipation of its upcoming launch.
Summary: Brittany Griner’s trial resumes in Russia; Elon Musk reportedly fathered twins with a Neurolink executive; a more contagious subvariant of Omicron is sweeping the US.
Summary: Highland Park victim’s names revealed, gunman details uncovered; UK prime minister Boris Johnson’s leadership questioned as some high-profile ministers resign in protest; the first case of Monkeypox appears in Connecticut.
Summary: A gunman opened fire at an Independence day parade in Illinois yesterday, leaving six dead and 38 injured; Cherelle Griner says she will “not be quiet anymore” as her wife, Basketball player Brittany Griner has been detained in Russia for over 140 days; NASA aims to bring back rock, soil, and atmosphere samples in the early 2030s to study, more revealed.
Summary: NYC woman fatally shot in the head while pushing stroller Wednesday night; NATO officially invites Sweden and Finland to join its alliance; Ukraine claims they have ousted Russian troops from Snake Island.
Summary: Opinion piece about Tuesday’s January 6 testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Mark Meadows; Russia continues with airstrikes as NATO strategizes in Madrid; President Biden announces increased military presence in Poland.
Summary: 46 migrants found dead in a truck in San Antonio, more details uncovered; G7 leaders pledge to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes,” while Russia continues its attacks; Is the new 2022 MacBook Pro M1’s SSD faster than the 2020 M1 version?
Summary: Mystery surrounds the deaths of 20 people at South African nightclub; Russia defaults on its foreign debt for the first time in over a century; initial gains from US stock futures last week regressed after recent data showed higher than expected rise in durable goods orders for month of May.
Summary: details about fatal shooting at a San Francisco train station that took place Wednesday morning revealed; a 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Eastern Afghanistan and the Taliban, killing more than one thousand people and injuring more; EU set to approve Ukraine’s candidacy, in a blow to Russia.
Summary: President Joe Biden proposes suspending federal gas tax as gas prices continue to soar; more information uncovered about taxi cab that crashed into a Manhattan building and injured six people in New York City on Monday; what Fed Reserve should do to beat inflation according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer.
Summary: Ukraine awaits candidate status from EU, while Russia comments on the two American veterans who disappeared in Ukraine; Texas GOP adopts resolution rejecting President Joe Biden as winner of 2020 presidential election.
Summary: US military raid captures top ISIS leader in Syria; US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says Ukraine is facing a “pivotal moment” in its war with Russia, as Ukraine struggles to maintain control of the Donbas while awaiting more heavy weaponry; stock market reacts after Fed reserve’s rate hike announcement, but some stocks to consider despite current conditions.
Summary: Stocks rise in anticipation of Fed reserve’s rate hike announcement; Ukraine resists Russia’s ultimatum to surrender Sieverodonetsk; the city of Cincinnati experiences worst power outage in 10 years due to storms on Monday night, leaving more than 165,000 people without electricity and causing grocery stores to throw out perishable foods.
Summary: US stocks plunge into bear market in reaction to Fed reserve’s rate hike announcement; Coinbase lays off about one-fifth of its workforce after dismal downturn in stocks and crypto prices; Taiwan affirms US Warships can pass through Taiwan strait, rebuffing China’s claim of having sovereign jurisdiction.
Summary: NK leader Kim Jong Un pushes for unity in the face of rising Covid infections and economic difficulties by cracking down on officials he suspects are abusing their power; investors brace for another aggressive interest rate hike by Fed reserve as inflation shows no signs of fading; Apple’s iPhone 14 rumored to get a major front-facing camera upgrade, more details revealed.
Summary: Jan. 6 committee begins national reckoning Thursday night, but will they succeed in holding Donald Trump accountable?; House of Representatives passes gun-control bill in congress following recent tragic shootings across the country; Biden administration outlines strategy for making Covid vaccines accessible to children under 5 nationwide.
Summary: Somalians suffer casualties from malnutrition as country faces its worst drought in four decades; Actor & Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey advocates for gun safety at the White House; an editorial piece by the Miami Herald tells about the recently solved cold case of the “Pillowcase rapist”
Summary: Rectal cancer study reveals promising results; Proud Boys leader is indicted for involvement in the Jan 6 riot, more details revealed; UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote, still faces fierce opposition.
Summary: UK joins US in sending weapons to assist Ukraine in war against Russia; a string of gun violence incidents in the US took place over the weekend across the country, the most notable one taking place in Philadelphia and Chattanooga; the six big announcements expected at Apple’s WWDC, starting today.
Summary: Russia accuses US of “adding fuel to the fire” after President Joe Biden’s announcement that Ukraine will receive “more advanced rocket systems and munitions”; local food pantries across the country are feeling the pain from skyrocketing inflation. Here’s a spotlight into a food pantry in Eastern Kentucky; an opinion piece arguing the case for keeping WFH, after Elon Musk’s recent announcement that all Tesla employees must return to office.
Summary: the first of many funerals for victims of the Uvalde mass shooting took place on Tuesday; Hurricane Agatha’s arrival in Southern Mexico causes flooding and mudslides, killing 11 with 20 missing; leaked details surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 design revealed.
Summary: Capturing eastern Ukrainian city is a “race against time” for Kremlin, as Western weapons make its way over to assist Ukrainian fighters; Fire at Omaha chemical company kept firefighters busy all night, nearby residents evacuated last night.
Summary: Details about latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the deadliest shooting in Texas to date; North Korea tests more intercontinental ballistic missiles hours after US President Joe Biden reaffirms commitment to defend allies against North Korean nuclear threats during a trip to Asia; rising food prices globally becomes side effect of war in Ukraine, Russian blockade could potentially cause ‘multi-year’ food crisis in Ukraine if not lifted.
Summary: NY state assembly approves bill mandating camera surveillance at all NYC subway stations in light of rising deaths and homicides; Snap shares plunge, investors wonder if it’s time to jump ship; 200 bodies were found in a basement in Mariupol, following end of month-long siege.
Summary: President Biden makes a strong warning against China in case of potential invasion of Taiwan, catching top US administration officials off-guard; Monkeypox cases increase in Europe, disease experts speculate nature of transmission; the largest asteroid to date to travel past the Earth’s orbit this week.
Summary: How did the Monkeypox outbreak go undetected by health officials in Europe and UK; High demand for chicken breasts means cheaper wings according to Wingstop CEO; Voyager 1’s Aircraft is sending strange signals back to Earth.
Summary: NATO welcomes Sweden and Finland in applying for membership, expecting to expedite their applications despite Turkey’s reservations; Russia claims Ukrainian troops have surrendered in battered-Mariupol; Congress gains insight into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena for the first time since 1966.
Summary: The repercussions of "The Great Replacement" theory and how it manifests in acts of violence; internal squabble between the Pentagon and intelligence agencies over revealing information about extraterrestrial activity to Congress; a recap of a recent 3-day international Bitcoin conference hosted in El Salvador, teaching central bankers from developing countries how to integrate Bitcoin into their businesses.
Summary: Details emerge surrounding recent shooting in Buffalo, NY; scientists hypothesize cause of mysterious rise in child hepatitis cases in US and Europe; how will US airlines make up for current pilot shortage?
Summary: Coinbase releases dismal first quarter earnings report, raising question of whether customers will lose their crypto if bankruptcy were an option; Finland breaks decades-old neutrality and applies for NATO membership, defying Russian warnings; North Korea orders a strict lockdown for the first time as Omicron makes its rounds.
Summary: Ukraine blocks flow of Russian oil to rest of Europe, driving up natural gas prices throughout Europe; Elon Musk flirts with the possibility of reinstating Donald Trump’s Twitter account; Bitcoin becoming more difficult to mine.
Summary: Large tech stocks sell-off following raising of interest rates; investors move toward safer companies; Webb telescope’s newly-released images give a sharper insight into space; Two Mexican journalists gunned down in a rising wave of murders the Mexican government has neglected to address.
Summary: More sanctions targeting Russian state media, businesses, and elite who help fund the war in Ukraine; White House estimates more Covid infections this Fall and Winter if no further action is taken, current cases have increased by 50% in the past week in 8 states; this year’s Kentucky Derby is highest bet to date, stunning upset performed by lowest bet horse in race.
Summary: Democrats pledge to codify abortion federally, despite slim majority; The case for an African version of Twitter, post-Musk acquisition; OPEC+ anticipates slight increase in oil production for June, yet not enough to fill the gap caused by Russian oil sanctions.
Summary: EU announces total phase out of Russian oil by end of year and set to remove Russia’s largest bank from SWIFT; North Korea launches ballistic missile as South Korea begins new term with conservative president; Fed Reserve raises rates by half-point, raising questions about tougher enforcement in effort to curb inflation.
Summary: Leaked draft from Supreme Court suggests overturn of Roe V. Wade; Biden administration announces $3.16 billion in grant money to spur American battery manufacturing; Space X’s Falcon 9 completes sixth launch in a month, not without FAA delays.
Summary: Queens delivery man fatally shot; “Streaking fireball” spotted in three southern states; Exxon mobil accused of deliberately misleading consumers over recyclable plastics by California’s Attorney General.
Summary: The effects of Russian energy retaliation in Europe and the rest of the world, cracks emerge within the West’s united front; Twitter employees react to Musk’s takeover; What’s inside of Apple’s brand-new DIY iPhone repair kits?
Summary: Russia cuts off gas supplies for Poland and Bulgaria; rising mortgage rates in the US; Fidelity to offer Bitcoin as part of 401(k) portfolio.
Summary: French presidential election results; an opinion on the right to pray; fire erupts by Ukraine-Russia Border.
Summary: Queens mother’s alleged murderer is arrested; Netflix reports its first net loss in over ten years; Physical altercation involving Mike Tyson and a plane passenger goes viral.
Summary: Putin orders troops to halt storming of Mariupol; US imposes sanctions on the first crypto mining company; Could Bitcoin be poised to fall further?
Summary: Russia sets deadline for Ukrainians to surrender in Mariupol; Recent strikedown of Covid mask restrictions deemed questionable by the DOJ; Bipartisan members of Congress appeal for extension of Title 42.
Summary: Why Russia is moving the battle to eastern Ukraine; Meth rampage in Manhattan's Upper East Side; Bitcoin held afloat by HODLers?
Summary: NY subway gunman may have ties to Wisconsin; Ukrainian forces in Mariupol slowly waning; cannabis festival planned on Mississippi coast.
Summary: Increased ethanol authorized this summer to increase fuel supply; is Russia using chemical weapons?
Summary: Opinion piece asks tough questions about Western response to Russian invasion of Ukraine; China's COVID outbreak worsens; US crackdown on ghost guns coming?
Summary: European energy-dependent countries delay phase-out of Russian coal imports; Miami unveils their own Wall Street Bull; Crypto markets react to FOMC meeting minutes.
Summary: China’s reaction to mass casualties in Bucha, Ukraine; Product review of Plex’s beta mode; NASA astronaut’s recent comments on spending nearly a year in space.
Summary: All of Shanghai under lockdown despite majority of asymptomatic cases,; President Biden comments on atrocities in Bucha; seizure of a Russian oligarch’s $90mm Yacht by Spanish police.
Summary: Russia faces barrage of new sanctions after accusations of atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine; 6 dead, more wounded in Sacramento shootout.
Summary: Disney privileges at risk over "Don't Say Gay"; Battles continue around Kiev; More Northern Lights this hear as massive coronal mass ejection set to hit earth at almost 2 million mph.
Summary: Russian bombardment continues despite promises to cut back scale of assault; hackers steal $650 Million for Ronin network; Biden signs historic first anti-lynching bill.
Summary: Renewed calls for peace during talks in Turkey, Russia says some attacks will decrease in severity; was Abramovich poisoned during Ukraine peace talks?; is it finally Bitcoin’s time?
Summary: Ukraine pauses evacuations due to safety concerns, prepares for talks with Russia; Chris Rock declines to file police report after Oscar's slap; New COVID BA.2 variant making rounds in Manhattan despite high vaccination rate.
Summary: Madeline Albright's views on Putin; North Korea launches it's largest ever ICBM.
Summary: China’s worst consequences rhetoric for interference with Taiwan. Are both China and Russia now alluding to nuclear weapons?; Biden names new Covid czar.
Summary: Is Daylight Savings Time here to stay?; What can the US do to further help the growing refugee crisis?
Summary: EU leaders meet in Kyiv despite shelling to show EU support of Ukraine; China's worsening Covid spike.
Summary: Russia requesting military equipment and financial assistance from China; gunman sought in deaths of 5 homeless in NYC.
Summary: The latest developments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine; An opinion piece from the Independent regarding the bombing of a maternity hospital in Ukraine, misinformation around it, and strong views on preventing more attacks.
Summary: First jury trial over capital riot finds Texas man guilty; US prepares for crypto market oversight.
Summary: UN says 2 million have fled Ukraine, accuses Russia of violating cease fire; nasdaq officially in bear market, S&P suffers worst decline since 2020.
Summary: Fire at Ukrainian power plant extinguished, workers continue working at gunpoint; Another run coming for Bitcoin?
Summary: Kherson falls to Russia, Ukrainian humanitarian crisis deepens; Man arrested after attacking 7 Asian women in one night in NYC.
Summary: Does Russian bombing of Ukraine endanger nuclear safety?; Crypto soars following Russian invasion.
Summary: Focusing on the Russian invasion into Ukraine today; Updates on the state of Ukraine as it endures attacks and insight into how Ukraine seeks support from the EU.
Summary: Is Russia really pulling troops back?; Mudslides in Brazil kill over 90, many still missing.
Summary: Canadian PM Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests; US President Biden grants access to Trump Administration’s White House visitor logs.
Summary: Conflicting reports on Russia-Ukraine – is Russia withdrawing troops, continuing drills or moving into attack position?; Crypto investors are hedging out risk ahead of March rate hike.
Summary: Exactly whose rocket is going to hit the moon?; Russia's Lavrov urging diplomatic action, who will listen?
Summary: Biden warns Americans to leave Ukraine urgently; When will the pandemic practically end?
Summary: Is the Canadian convoy protest a spin-off of recent America events, or evidence of Canadian domestic issues boiling over?; El Salvador suffers ratings downgrade from Fitch as a result of Bitcoin adoption.
Summary: US and European regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattacks; Amazon boosts max base pay to $350k.
Summary: Canadian truckers shut down busiest border crossing in North America; Bitcoin rebound has analysts looking to the future.
Summary: Australia reopens borders to vaccinated travelers; NJ Governor to eliminate school mask mandate next month.
Summary: Putin and XI meet in show of solidarity; January payroll numbers surprisingly strong.
Summary: US kills top ISIS leader during raid in Syria; China balances Olympic limelight vs criticism of its policies.
Summary: ExxonMobil profits soar; US and Russia prepare for day of diplomacy following UN showdown; largest Ethereum contract wraps 33 Billion dollars worth of ETH.
Summary: Are the good times for Venture Capital over?; Biden warns Russia may invade Ukraine next month.
Summary: US replies to Russian demands, next steps up to Kremlin; New music venue in the Metaverse.
Summary: Disinformation campaigns complicate Russia-Ukraine tensions; New Omicron subvariant found in Santa Clara; Bitcoin crash defers $100K price dreams, wipes out $1 trillion in crypto market cap.
Summary: Biden to distribute 400 million N95 masks; Microsoft acquiring Activision, betting on Metaverse; Will Bitcoin emerge stronger after the dip?
Summary: NYC schools considering remote options as attendance drops; Navient to cancel $1.7 Billion in student loans; Dow slumps on lower JP Morgan shares and disappointing retail.
Summary: Ukraine talks hit dead end; US Markets higher, Nasdaq heading to four day winning streak; Tonga to accept Bitcoin as legal tender.
Summary: Asteroid passing by Earth next week; Cathy Wood on 'bloodbath' sectors; Inflation at record highs.
Summary: WHO: too soon to treat Omicron like the flu; More flight cancellations due to Covid worker shortages; Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin plans.
Summary: Space heater causes deadliest NYC fire in decades; America and Russia holding high stakes talks over Ukraine; Djokovic back on court after Australian judge revokes visa cancellation.
Summary: Biden pledges 500MM Covid home tests for free; stocks rebound slightly after Omicron pullbacks; traders bullish on Bitcoin despite looming regulation.
Summary: Moderna to provide 20 million additional doses to Global Vaccine Alliance; inflation surging at fastest rate since 1982; Bitcoin rises past $50K on CPI data, future pricing unclear.
Summary: Milwaukee Christmas Parade suspect charged with 10 prior crimes; U.S. and other nations coordinating to reduce gas prices; future Texas mining power demands
Summary: COVID cases spike in areas of US; Black Friday, what to buy and what to leave on the shelf; Bitcoin price levels tested
Summary: US Fentanyl overdoses top 100,000 in one year; Have layoffs hit a plateau?; Crypto tax modifications in Infrastructure Law
Summary: What does the future hold for US-China relations?; Violence at the Poland-Belarus border; Binance’s surprising result with KYC compliance.
Summary: Biden and Xi tensions over Taiwan; Dow higher on strong retail; Israel’s new AML rules for Crypto.
Summary: Johnson and Johnson to split into two companies; Why is Covid surging in highly vaccinated states?; Are institutional investors the key silent partners of crypto?
Summary: Rivian shares soar on debut; venomous sharks in the Thames; Musk sells over $1BB in Tesla shares.
Summary: Ethiopian authorities detain more than 70 UN drivers; Kraken exchange predicts significantly higher Bitcoin prices; US faces biggest inflation surge in 30 years.
Summary: Zillow home buying debacle shows challenges of using AI to value homes; Travis Scott to refund all Astroworld attendees, cancels tours; will Bitcoin crest $70k and beyond?
Summary: US lifting travel bans, welcoming vaccinated visitors; Bitcoin technical bullish; infrastructure spending plan approved.
Summary: LendinHome closes $388MM mortgage backed securitization; Jan 4 vaccine deadline for companies; Kevin Durant’s crypto and blockchain SPAC.
Summary: New social and climate bill outlined; Neutrino experiment ushers in new era in physics; Wharton accepting Bitcoin as tuition payment for new classes.
Summary: Stocks moving the most this morning; Is mono a trigger for MS?; Bitcoin fund approved in Dubai.
Summary: Facebook shares under pressure as Facebook Papers released; Nigerian president set to unveil eNaira; SPACs continue to be favorably viewed into 2022.
Summary: Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman on set of ‘Rust’; Binance error shows brief ‘flash crash’ for Bitcoin yesterday; S&P 500 near highs, social media stocks in decline.
Summary:. Jobless claims lower; Least sold item at McDonald's; Bitcoin hits and surpasses all time high.
Summary: Steve Bannon held in criminal contempt; bomb attack on Syrian military bus in Damascus kills 14; Facebook is changing its name.
Summary: Haitian gang demands $17MM ransom for American and Canadian missionaries; Funding into polluting industries wipes out hopes for climate related spending; Bitcoin up 50% since China mining.
Summary: Colin Powell dies from Covid-19 while battling cancer; Vehicle sales severely impacted by chip shortage; ProShares Bitcoin ETF debuting October 19th.
Summary: Southwest reduces cancellations after customer outrage; House extends debt ceiling through December; Top Facebook wallet engineers move to A16z fund.
Summary: New Merck oral antiviral treatment may be very effective; Is October Uptober for Bitcoin?; Free health care for uninsured Americans?
Summary: Congress moving today to avoid government shutdown; Possible migrant surge at southern border if Covid restriction lifted; Tyson Fury launches new MY AAA app for content creators.
Summary: Demand destruction for oil looming?; Democrats struggle to avoid shutdown while passing Biden’s agenda; Crypto swoon over debt ceiling struggle?
Summary: Rising bond yields causing exit from tech stocks?; Emergency in NYC as vaccine resistance causes healthcare worker shortage; Chinese crypto crackdown ripples through Alibaba.
Summary: Cardano announces deal with Dish network; Instagram for kids is on hold; UK warship in Taiwan Strait stokes tensions.
Summary: LuxFi launches platform to buy luxury assets as NFTs; Crypto asset values hurt by China crackdown; Taliban says strict punishments will return.
Summary: Top cannabis stocks to watch today; US markets bounce back; US undecided on digital dollar.
Summary: Divided House passes vote to raise debt ceiling; Intrado rolls out House all Pro patient engagement platform; more DeFi ETFs seek SEC approval.
Summary: Scientists identify triggers for healthcare workers’ vaccination hesitancy; What investors should know about China’s Evergrande crisis; Haitian migrants whipped at US border?
Summary: Pfizer says covid vaccine safe for kids 5-11; El Salvador continues buying Bitcoin; Dow poised for sell-off?
Summary: Will key part of Biden Covid strategy move forward?; France and China enraged over submarine pact; El Salvador’s credit rating in peril.
Summary: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announced new program to help support givers; China iPhone 13 pre-orders looking strong; Ethereum bull run ahead?
Summary: Cuemath helping bridge math gap by offering guided math curriculum at no charge; House Dems propose tax hikes to pay for $3.5 trillion bill; Bitcoin prepares for critical resistance level.
Summary: As Biden implements mask mandates, these are how jurisdictions remain divided; Dow declines for fifth straight day, Covid jitters to blame; Nasdaq to provide price feeds for tokenized stock trades.
Summary: weekly jobless claim drop shows step towards pre-pandemic normalcy; Taliban allows 200 Americans and dual nationals to leave Kabul; did MicroStrategy insiders dump shares after Bitcoin Bull Run?
Summary: Despite glitches and protests, Bitcoin rollout in El Salvador marches forward; Vaccinated seniors taking very different approaches as they return to normal; Coinbase lower on SEC plans to sue interest earning product.
Summary: Delta worries jitter markets; Flexa adds support for fraud proof lightning payment networks; UK considers steps taken by other countries as child vaccination decision looms, what are other countries doing?
Summary: US shopping vaccines overseas; disappointing jobs report;. Apple lawsuit settlement and it's impact on NFTs.
Summary: Storm Ida dumps record rains on New York City, at least 9 dead; Active traders seeing account balances continue to rise; Binance: will US exchange go public?
Summary: US creates far fewer jobs than expected in August; child killer Pitchfork released from prison; will Twitter allow content creators to be tipped with Bitcoin?
Summary: The longest war has ended; Flipboard offers new customization options, battling depression and anxiety from COVID-19 related news consumption; NYC has biggest decline in marijuana related arrests after legalization.
Summary: US Drone strike kills 10 in Afghanistan, US shoots down rockets aimed at Kabul airport; Ida downgraded to tropical storm as over a million left without power in Louisiana; NFT adoption skyrockets fueled by major brands.
Summary: US futures higher on Fed stimulus hopes, global update from Baystreet; is ADA ready for a $3 price point?; key inflation gauge higher than early 90’s.
Summary: Terror threats loom in Afghanistan, many rescue efforts in Kabul stopped; Cryptocurrency creators impacted by TikTok guideline changes; JD Powers outlook on US automotive sales.
Summary: Employer difficulty in finding and retaining talent will extend into 2022 according to Towers William Watson survey; J&J booster shows strong immune response; will El Salvador Bitcoin adoption transform remittance in Central America?
Summary: What does full approval of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine mean?; New York City now most expensive rental market in the US; Bitcoin rejects $51K price level.
Summary: Taliban conducting door to door manhunt in Afghanistan; ADA cryptocurrency doubles to reach new high; Apple delays return to office amid pandemic surge.
Summary: Latest developments in Afghanistan; Coinbase launches in Japan; Markets lower on concerns of reduced stimulus.
Summary: Physical and psychological aggression increased between 6-8 fold since pandemic according to a study by Georgia State University; Target tops estimates, raises forecast and back to school spending kicks in; Former IRS official joins Binance to lead AML efforts.
Summary: Gold extends its rally on virus jitters; US retail sales down as Covid fears may be hitting consumers; Will Bitcoin replace Gold?
Summary: Financial institutions are increasing their investment in Crypto; International community must take action in Afghanistan says Amnesty International; Airlines reroute flights around Afghanistan after Taliban takeover.
Summary: Will the housing boom spur a boom in smart-home stocks?; FDA permits Covid vaccine booster shots for people with weakened immune systems; Wyoming’s new crypto bill could be a sandbox in action.
Summary: Rising construction costs in the US; Crypto and blockchain investments doubled relative to 2020 says KPMG; US jobless claims fall for third straight week.
Summary: US Senate makes strides in Crypto regulation, rise in digital currency companies around the world, and Coinbase & Upstart report boost in revenue growth.
Summary: Third Pfizer shot has similar side effects to second shot; Bitcoin crests $46k as Senate debates Crypto bill; Senate set to pass trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
Summary: Goldman enters consumers banking, raises pay for junior bankers; Crypto miners turn to renewable energy; Back to school shopping threatened by Delta variant, supply chain chaos.
Summary: Allianz expands US debt portfolio by 27 medical offices through $234MM transaction; US unemployment down, non-farm payrolls rise; Bitcoin mining ban in China paves the way for widespread EV adoption.
Summary: Child tax credit helps drive US spending growth according to MasterCard; Etherium fork activates; US Stock futures up as investors await key data.
Summary: Women to take drivers seat in male dominated Nigerian farming industry; Grayscale Investments increases commitment to Bitcoin ETF, hiring key leadership; Robinhood halted for volatility.
Summary: Moderna receives FDA green light to fast track RSV vaccine; study shows high demand for crypto payments; US markets approach record highs.
Summary: Indonesia extends emergency restrictions as it battles to contain COVID outbreaks; US markets off to strong start in august; hold Bitcoin for 100 years?
Summary: Will COVID vaccine protection wane over time?; potential risks of stablecoin savings accounts; Delta variant could be as contagious as chickenpox.
Summary: First US Bitcoin ETF likely to come by end of 2021; Dow at record high despite disappointing economic data; CDC updating vaccination guidelines.
Summary: England to allow travel to passengers from US and EU if vaccinated; Bitcoin trying to break $40K resistance; S&P 500 flat ahead of key Fed decision, Boeing stocks jump.
Summary: GE’s recovery fueled in part by pandemic; Fireblocks achieves unicorn status through more capital raising and $2 Billion dollar valuation; Parks Associates releases surprising data on household video viewing habits.
Summary: Eye popping review of Tokyo Olympics costs; Amazon jobs ad sends Bitcoin back to $40k; iHeartRadio announces new podcast deal with Sports Illustrated and Sport Illustrated Studios.
Summary: Olympics open with slimmed down ceremony; Ethereum and other coins get a boost from Musk; US markets poised for four-day winning streak
Summary: China opposed probe into lab leak theory; Saudi Aramco victim of ransomware attack; Alabama regulators accuse BlockFi of offering unregistered securities.
Summary: Core Scientific to list on NASDAQ through merger; Dow attempts to rebound; Unilever in row with Israel over Ben & Jerry’s boycott.
Summary: Bezos reaches space on Blue Origin’s first crewed flight; Circle partners with MasterCard to leverage USD Coin for frictionless transactions; NBC partners with Roku to create immersive experience for Tokyo Olympics.
Summary: US markets fall as covid resurgence woes build; Jerry Garcia family announces NFT partnership; Bitcoin closes below $31K after lowest weekly close in 8 months.
Summary: Navitas and Xiaomi team up for featherweight mobile; Jack Dorsey plans open DeFi platform for Bitcoin.
Summary: Pandemic leads to new ways to diagnose dyslexia from afar; Blockchain’s remarkable contribution to Nigerian economy; Exploring more cannabinoids founds in Hemp could vastly expand its uses.
Summary: Delta Airlines posts $652 million dollar profit in Q2; BNY Mellon becomes asset services for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust; American Robotics receives order from Fortune 100 oil and gas company for autonomous Scout System.
Summary: Hive Blockchain buys over 3000 bitcoin mining rigs, sees shift from East to west; Moderna to supply 20 million doses to Argentina; GM more appealing than Ford?
Summary: Economists lift US growth forecast even as pace cools; Square is working on a hardware wallet for crypto; Pfizer working on booster for Delta variant.
Summary: Navigating public opinion when changing COVID rules; Cardano’s ADA most HODL’d coin on eToro, surpassing Bitcoin; Great first day for new Amazon CEO.
Summary: Emirates flies over 150 Million doses of COVID vaccine; Startup Paychant looks to be the Stripe of Africa for payments; What’s coming and going on Netflix.
Summary: US jobs gains surge to 850,000 as businesses work to fill record number of open roles; Thailand SEC files criminal complaint against crypto exchange Binance; Virgin Galactic surges as Branson tries to take lead in billionaire space race.
Summary: Covid-19 vaccine cards and test results now natively supported on Android; How China’s Crypto Crackdown could impact Bitcoin mining; JPMorgan says Delta variant poses no market risk, could boost certain stocks.
Summary: Software solutions begin to integrate cryptocurrency payments options; Africa to address vaccine gap by manufacturing mRNA vaccines in South Africa at Tech Hub; Countries lay out strategies to handle arrivals from Delta variant hotspots.
Summary: US shoppers emerging from lockdown with strong shopping and travel intents according to report from Klarna; Buy signal for Bitcoin?; United Airlines makes its biggest order ever.
Summary: Investment adviser industry grows despite pandemic; Corona gives away Triptocurrency to get people back to the beach; FAA notes concerns over Boeing 777X safety.
Summary: For The Culture: A Global Message to Uplift Others; Sotheby’s to accept cryptocurrency at diamond auction; Stocks higher as key inflation indicator rises.
Summary: Scientists find COVID-19 sequences which had been mysteriously deleted; Largest crypto heist in history; The healing power of swear words.
Summary: How froth and FOMO drive meme stock creation; Bitcoin looks bullish long term, short term pain may yet come; Asia markets mostly up, Hong Kong jumps.
Summary: Two vaccines effective against Delta variant?; Billionaire Mark Cuban burned in run on Titan cryptocurrency; Bitcoin below $30K for first time in seven months.
Summary: China Bitcoin mining ban crushed Nvidia GPU prices; WeWork business update, focus on recovery; Dow bounces back.
Summary: Indonesia receives $1.3BB load from World Bank for Covid response and reforms; Controversial WHO alcohol advisory regarding women; Goldman Sachs flip-flops on crypto while expanding crypto operations.
Summary: Health care workers infected with COVID-19 despite being vaccinated; 73% of US workers have anxiety about returning to work; Ledger data breach results in fake hardware wallet scam.
Summary: Americans will vacation and work-cation more than ever in 2021 says Priceline; Kyber to expand to Polygon, announces $30M rainmaker liquidity mining program; Meme stocks could see massive shifts this week as investors play whack-a-mole.
Summary: Industry pioneers interviewed at What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit; Black Tech Street & SecondMuse partner with Blockchange to build Black entrepreneurs tech hub in Tulsa; US Hedge Fund long term crypto plans.
Summary: Employees still skipping lunch when working from home; Bitcoin bounces back, could Tesla accept it again?; Blood shortage announced.
Summary: The need for women in power; Will Bitcoin reach $38K support level?; CDC approves return to cruising.
Summary: Temperature impact rate of covid spread, but warm weather is not enough; CytoDyn investigated for false statements, insider trading; Bitcoin now recognized as asset class by Basel Committee.
Summary: Feds celebrate recovery of pipeline ransomware payment; Forecast in global ready to drink cocktails market; CDC eases international travel recommendations for fully vaccinated Americans.
Summary: FBI recovers Bitcoin paid in pipeline ransomware attack; Are vaccines effective against new Covid variants in India?; Sweden offers credit guarantees for green investments.
Summary: El Salvador President Bukele plans to make Bitcoin legal tender for country; Growth forecast for global caffeine market; Fisher Price announces Safe Start program.
Summary: Fed chair on climate change's effect into interest policy; Latest Bitcoin event in history kicks off in Miami; Congo facing new wave of Covid.
Summary: AMC using memes as springboard for growth; Olympic chief says cancellation unlikely; Ghana player tests positive after arriving in Japan.
Summary: US housing boom slows down; Mudrick dumps AMC stocks; Doge surges on Coinbase listing.
Summary: US movie theaters make a comeback; Opportunities for investment in crypto miners and exchanges; Monday announces IPO.
Summary: Restflix sleep app open to investors; What regulators said about crypto and Consensus 21; LivexLive to acquire Gramophone Media.
Summary: People with genetic high cholesterol more likely to get heart attacks after getting COVID-19; TESLA suspends vehicle purchases using bitcoin due to environmental concerns; How a US ban on Chinese cotton may impact US apparel industry supply chains.
Summary: Dividend payment remain resilient, show signs of growth according to Janus; GameStop dips toes into NFTS, hidden Easter Egg Retro Game; Amazon to acquire MGM.
Summary: US issues warning for travel to Japan for Olympics as cases spike; Crypto invested stocks slide; US reopening consulate in Jerusalem.
Summary: Volcanic eruption in Democratic Republic of Congo; Walgreens works with Jordana Brewster to promote Red Nose Day, an effort to end child poverty; Stablecoin future questioned as Tether audited and Binance investigated.
Summary: Could young Covid survivors face Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?; Bitcoin gone mainstream, could be advantaged over stocks; Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Summary: Japan markets higher on potential vaccine approvals; the case for Bitcoin investment; TELUS deploying 5G throughout North Shore, invests $54 Billion.
Summary: Bitcoin below $40k- alarm bells or bumps in the road?; true stall in Israel-Palestine conflict; Moderna to establish business services hub in Warsaw, Poland.
Summary: MusicCares announces new NFT in conjunction with Amy Winehouse Foundation; Graduating high school students fear for their futures.
Summary: Africa launches new basketball league; Apollo Hospitals launching Covid-19 vaccination program with Sputnik V; Major Bitcoin movement this weekend, what's next?
Summary: Singapore shares lower as Covid restrictions tighten; Goldman starts crypto trading desk; Betway partners with NHL.
Summary: Text messages boost nurses well being; Top cryptos to watch; Roku debuts 30 original shows on streaming day.
Summary: Israel - Palestine conflict escalated to the highest in years; Outlook on household robotics market; Pfizer vaccine approved for 12-15 year-olds.
Summary: New “Black Fungus” reported among recovering coronavirus patients; could Bitcoin dip to $40k?; Claritin launches the Outsideologist project.
Summary: Ercisson and Samsung reach multi year agreement; BioNTech reports profits; You Wouldn’t Want to Leave Dogecoin to your grandkids, says Michael Saylor.
Summary: Dow looks down, Nasdaq looks up; Cardano jumps; Should you add cannabis to your portfolio?
Summary: Dow builds on record close; Bitcoin and Doge swap momentum; deep dive: General Mills on challenger brand and changing consumer habits from Covid-19.
Summary: Tech stocks rebound after sell off; Bitcoin coming to hundreds of US banks; WHO helping reduce salt intake, save lives.
Summary: US stock futures and tech shares slightly lower before open; Sweden sharing vaccine doses with COVAX; the rise of Dogecoin.
Summary: US stocks off to strong start in May; pandemic’s impact on boosting e-commerce; US Power consumption outlook.
Summary: US market futures dip as Amazon reports record earnings; Brazil’s COVID crisis worsens; Amazon pandemic profits beat last three years of earnings.
Summary: US Stock futures jump on strong tech earnings; India’s worsening COVID crisis; and Fed Reserve Chairman’s comments on capital markets and meme cryptos.
Summary: US market futures mixed as big tech earnings come in; Tesla sells Bitcoin; Philippines weighs options to address Covid surge.
Summary: markets up slightly ready for big tech earnings; Bitcoin options prepare for 4.2 Billion expiry Friday; Covid hospitalizations in Michigan spike.
Summary: US markets pointing higher shaking off capital gains tax hike jitters; Thodex crypto founder flees with $2 Billion in assets; Lead acid battery sales projected to grow as EV sales rise.
Summary: U.S. markets look flat after prior day gains; new ELONGATE crypto token pledged more than $1,000,000 to charity; NBA fans can now self test for Covid before live games.
Summary: Nasdaq lower on Netflix, S&P 500 looks steady; Clubhouse launches new content strategy around NFTs; House passes several cryptocurrency pieces of legislation.
Summary: U.S. markets pointing lower; Maxine Waters potential impact on Derek Chauvin trial; Venmo launching cryptocurrency trading.
Summary: U.S. markets slightly lower after record highs; digital Yuan by 2022 Olympics?; global Covid deaths top 3 million.
Summary: US markets pointing to all time highs; Dogecoin soars to new highs; COVID vaccines incredibly effective.
Summary: US markets hit all time highs on strong earnings, lower unemployment; Bitcoin a great buy at 62K?; China Central Bank injects cash into financial system.
Summary: US markets higher on strong earnings season start; Bitcoin and Ether at new highs hours prior to Coinbase listing; Covax reaches over 100 global economies.
Summary: US Markets slightly lower on J&J vaccine pause; Canada Covid rate now tops US; will Microsoft’s Nuance deal face competition?
Summary: US markets slightly lower after fresh highs; Concern over long term impact of digital yuan; Chinese Covid vaccine efficacy concerns.
Summary: US markets unchanged after record highs; manor health systems collaborate in gun violence; Covid exposing social inequities.
Summary: US Markets higher after record close; more crypto billionaires joining a Forbes list; US jobless claims rising.
Summary: US markets flat, near record levels; Sweden explores digital currency; India sees record Covid spike.
Summary: US markets maintaining high levels; is Bitcoin set for a rally?; Texas restricts coronavirus vaccination mandates.
Summary: US markets back at record highs; French Open could be postponed; Cryptocurrency market cap now at $2 trillion.
Summary: US Markets higher on Biden infrastructure plan; 1 in 5 Americans delayed retirement due to pandemic; Goldman may offer Bitcoin to wealthy clients later in 2021.
Summary: US markets shake-off jitters and rebound on high consumer confidence; RVing the safest form of travel for 2021?; Turo’s new CFO.
Summary: US markets lower from margin-call impact; Tesla and Bitcoin bring dot-com boom flashbacks; Kissinger on need for understanding between US and China.
Summary: Dow looks positive as recovery stocks gain steam; Pfizer vaccine produces robust antibody response after first dose; cryptocurrency usage rises in mainstream channels.
Summary: Tech stock weakness lowers US markets; Restaurants await Restaurant Revitalization fund, and Bitcoin; Etherium and altcoins sink lower.
Summary: US markets rebound; assessment of supply chain disruption; Tesla breathing new life into Bitcoin Bull Run.
Summary: Investors take profits in market as US recovery advances; Jack Dorsey sells genesis tweet for $2.9 million; things not to buy with your stimulus check.
Summary: US markets mixed as they look to bounce back; Sport Betting market matures, spotlight on providers; laser therapy shows promise for Covid-19 patients with pneumonia.
Summary: US markets lower as Fed raises bank capital requirements; Covid impact on India’s middle class; new digital single Hold Us Together released
Summary: US markets lower as treasury yields rise; BNY Mellon invests in Fireblocks; when you should not get the Covid vaccine.
Summary: US stocks slightly lower awaiting Fed comments; UN appeals for $1 billion to aid Nigeria’s vulnerable; Bitcoin Suisse banking license denied.
Summary: US market higher, Nasdaq jumps; Prince Philip returns home from hospital; Bitcoin now worth more than Visa and MasterCard combined.
Summary: US markets adding to record highs; is Bitcoin the best performing asset of the decade?; Facebook combatting vaccine misinformation; Stripe valued at $95 Billion.
Summary: US markets lower after record sessions and passing of stimulus; millennials and Gen Z struggle most in pandemic; backlash over Deutsche Bank CEO compensation.
Summary: US markets higher after record session, Bitcoin rises with equity markets, and EU drug regulators green light Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Summary: US markets jump; fire destroys servers at Europe’s largest cloud service firm; women face disproportionate hardship when taking family or medical leave according to study.
Summary: US markets rising; Bitcoin value surpasses $1 Trillion again; nference releases AI based study linking vaccinations to lower infection rates in US counties.
Summary: Markets lower despite stimulus package progress; Museums reopen as Covid cases rise; Authenticate holds virtual summit for financial services.
Summary: US stocks looking to rebound after steep sell off; Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Tampa Bay reopen; Cipher to go public via SPAC.
Summary: US markets continue decline; Amgen acquires Five Prime therapeutics; Palladiem releases two new diversified investment strategies; Crypto.com launches new fund for startups.
Summary: US markets higher after yesterday’s dip; spoken voice becomes primary expression for brands during pandemic; Osprey Bitcoin trust starts trading on the OTC.
Summary: US markets roar in March; Brazil Covid variant showing high reinfection rates; Firefighters & EMS fund takes a stand; State Street named administrator of new Bitcoin ETF.
Summary: US markets starting week strong; SoftBank makes major investments to counter foreign rivals; Bitcoin reaches a tipping point.
Summary: US stocks trying to rebound; Nibi launches events and party app; Ray Dalit compares Bitcoin to Gold; Is video game commentary real entertainment?
Summary: US markets slightly down after new records; Coffee Drops for cops; Gates vs Musk in Bitcoin buying.
Summary: U.S. markets slightly higher; WR1 helps creators community; Bitcoin bounces back.
Summary: US markets move in different directions; CoinData considering $500M IPO; RedBox chooses SpotX for video monetization; InkBit launches revolutionary 3D printing system.
Summary: US markets lower after three week climb; Smartphone sales hit record high; Bitcoin takes a breath; HALCON unveils new anti-ship missile.
Summary: US market futures up on stimulus push; AmeriSourceBergen best place to work for LGBTQ equality; Cryptocurrency-based auto leasing; Highlighting Black Voices shows need for diversity in media.
US markets slightly lower as investors profit take and await jobs data; Airbus losses due to pandemic; Bitcoin to $50k and beyond; Moderna presenting at virtual investor conferences.
Summary: volatile US markets; Canada authorizes first Bitcoin ETF; MicroStrategy to utilize $900 million in debt to shore up Bitcoin investment; New treatments could emerge from Covid vaccine research.
Summary: US Markets slightly lower; corporate Bitcoin investments could disrupt stock market; Walgreens increasing Covid testing capacity.
Summary: US markets continue to rise; Trafalgar Square lights for lunar new year; MasterCard to offer crypto payments on its network.
Summary: Market set to resume rally; Facebook cracks down on false vaccine information; Growth in the Cannabis industry.
Summary: Market rally pauses but outlook remains stable; US Postal Service reports results and discusses challenges; Tesla invests in Bitcoin, accepts as payment for cars.
Summary: Market optimism continues; What is Dogecoin?; Biotech developers and their approach to diagnostic testing.
Summary: US Markets continue higher on jobs data, Sanofi sees higher sales, AllCart helps find local grocery deals, Bitcoin energy consumption sparking debate.
Summary: U.S. Markets continue to rise; North America could lead in RegTech growth; 9 year old among youngest executive producers and artists at BMI records.
Summary: Markets optimistic; COVID’s positive impact on e-commerce; Major companies enter Bitcoin mining.
Summary: Markets higher as Reddit mania unwinds; Covid-resistant surface shield technology; Bitcoin miner InvestView reaching record revenues; Falling housing values in Britain.
Summary: US markets ready to move on; Elon Musk warms to Bitcoin; Vaccination card social media risks; Robinhood reduces trading restrictions to eight companies.
Markets skittish on mixed vaccine results, Bitcoin higher, Coinbase experiencing outages, J&J vaccine showing mixed results against variants, GoDaddy excels on Human Rights Campaigns 2021 corporate equality index.
Markets flat after worst day since October, World Health organization assures frenetic Pace on vaccine development, urges patience, Can Bitcoin replace Gold as a safe haven asset?
Markets lower today on mixed earnings, 24 hour audiothon to benefit COVID-19 victims, Increased cryptocurrency regulation in South Africa, Passport Magazine travel survey for post-2021 travel
Markets gear up for more earnings announcements, Increasing COVID-19 vaccine adoption using incentives, India making renewable energy strides, Grocery TV expansion.
Cautious US markets, Walmart helps vaccine rollout, Covid influences housing trends, Semiconductor shortage impacting bitcoin miners.
Markets taking a breath, Biden’s Executive Orders, Wireless charging advances for robots, Genetic testing for Diabetes.
Markets look forward, Inauguration Day in the US, Jack Ma resurfaces and Bit.com announces Bitcoin Cash swaps and options.
Optimistic markets, capitols prepare for violence, new book on Bitcoin history, 4 new IPOs, payment processing advances for the Cannabis industry
Biden's American rescue plan, U.S. economic commentary from Fannie Mae, Bitcoin payments possibly sent to right-wing activists, opposing views on Cuba supporting terrorism.
Historic impeachment, rural aid in Nigeria, Egypt's declining deficit, China progresses in space race, new AI platforms for healthcare data sets.
Democrats work to remove President Trump, calls for Bitcoin regulation, advances in rapid pathogen detection, online music education thrives despite pandemic.
FBI warns of violence at courthouses and capitols, markets regain optimism, Covid vaccine myths debunked.
Lower market futures, Crypto pullbacks, impeachment push in D.C., immunotherapy funding, Consumer Electronics Show goes virtual, Gold and Silver recovery.
Oil gains and supply regulation, COVID impact on small business, alternate view on Bitcoin.
Historic events in DC, Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Contract, Volvo EVs, Growth in Cannabis.