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Price of Bitcoin rises to $100,000 for the first time
Bitcoin prices are booming. The price of a single Bitcoin surged Wednesday, Dec. 4, to more than $100,000, marking the first time the 16-year-old cryptocurrency hit six figures. $102,883.47#Bitcoin #BTC $BTC $USD— Bitcoin (@Bitcoin) December 5, 2024 Bitcoin’s milestone came just hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced Paul Atkins as his pick to be the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange… -
Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The manhunt continues for the gunman who shot and killed a health care company CEO outside a hotel in New York City. And cryptocurrency Bitcoin hits a milestone. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO The manhunt for the gunman continues… -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot, killed in Midtown Manhattan
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday, Dec. 4, outside a New York City hotel, according to police and company officials. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. ET outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan, authorities confirmed. Emergency responders transported the 50-year-old executive to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was pronounced… -
Ukrainian delegation visits US as Trump’s peace plans take shape
A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, is visiting the United States this week to establish communication with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The delegation includes Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, according to Ukrainian officials. The visit comes as Trump prepares to assume office next month, with… -
Cyber Monday pulls in record $13.3 billion in sales
Your chances to get some of the deepest discounts of the holiday shopping season have passed with Cyber Monday now in the books. Consumers took full advantage, collectively spending a record $13.3 billion online during Cyber Monday. Adobe Analytics said that’s up 7.3% from last year and surpassed projections of $13.2 billion in sales. The company said between… -
Americans urged to use encrypted messaging apps after cyberattack: Officials
U.S. officials are recommending Americans use encrypted messaging apps amid a cyberattack on telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon. Cybersecurity experts advise you to encrypt your text messages and voice communication, if possible. Microsoft says the hacking campaign, which they’ve nicknamed “Salt Typhoon,” is one of the biggest intelligence compromises in U.S. history and has not… -
South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law order
Political unrest grows in South Korea after the president’s short-lived martial law order. And U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps after a massive cyberattack. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Push to impeach South Korea’s president after martial law declaration It may have been short-lived,… -
Report links Kremlin to forced relocation of hundreds of Ukrainian kids
A report from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab alleges that hundreds of Ukrainian children have been relocated to Russia, with some placed in re-education centers and others adopted by Russian families. The study details how Kremlin-linked officials and military aircraft were used to facilitate the transfers, raising questions about international law and human rights. The… -
Vietnam real estate tycoon faces death penalty in $12.5B fraud case
A Vietnamese court has upheld the death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan in one of the largest fraud cases in the country’s history. Lan, chairwoman of the Van Thinh Phat Group, was convicted of embezzling $12.5 billion through fraudulent schemes, disrupting Vietnam’s banking sector and raising concerns about financial oversight. Lan was… -
2,500 giant panda sculptures on display in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is embracing a panda craze as thousands of sculptures were on display Monday, Dec. 2. The “PANDA GO! FEST HK,” Hong Kong’s largest panda-themed exhibition, launched with 2,500 sculptures showcased at the airport before moving to popular landmarks like the Avenue of Stars. The designs of six special editions were inspired by the… -
Biden makes history as first US president to visit Angola
President Joe Biden is making history as the first American president to visit Angola. This also marks the only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency. The focus of the three-day visit is on the U.S.-backed Lobito corridor railway redevelopment project in Angola, Zambia and Congo. It’s meant to counter China’s influence on the continent. The U.S. has committed $3 billion to the corridor… -
Trump to travel to Paris for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
President-elect Donald Trump announces plans to travel to Paris, his first trip overseas since winning the election. And a judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to restore his $56 billion pay package. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Trump to travel to Paris for reopening of Notre Dame cathedral… -
US Navy intercepts Houthi missiles aimed at American ships in Gulf of Aden
The U.S. Navy intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at two American warships and three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, Dec. 1. Navy officials reported that the destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones and one cruise missile. No injuries…