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Trump’s Former CFTC Chair Considered For White House ‘Crypto Czar’ Position
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January, a significant development is unfolding in the crypto space: Chris Giancarlo, nicknamed “Crypto Dad”, is emerging as a frontrunner for the newly proposed position of “crypto czar”. This role is intended to guide the administration’s approach to the $3 trillion digital asset market, according to…
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Joe Biden reflects on legacy at White House dinner
Joe Biden has lauded the achievements of his administration at a dinner hosted by the President and First Lady at the White House. In one of his last appearances in America’s top job, President Biden listed a number of accomplishments and reflected on the legacy of his time in office. He also thanked attendees for…
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'Too good' – Bumrah removes Carey for fifth wicket
India seamer Jasprit Bumrah removes Alex Carey with his first ball on day two of the first Test to complete a five-wicket haul. India bowled Australia out for 104 in Perth to earn a 46-run lead on first innings. FOLLOW LIVE: Australia v India – radio commentary & score updates Available to UK users only.…
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Antetokounmpo stars as Bucks win again in NBA Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire to beat the visiting Indiana Pacers. The NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player claimed 37 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as the Bucks won 129-117 on Friday to improve to a 2-0 record in the NBA Cup. Damian Lillard added…
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Former Wales football star faces fresh cash claims
Getty Natasha Harding retired from football last year and is one of Wales’ most-capped players Up to 70 parents and businesses have now made allegations that they have lost money to former international footballer Natasha Harding. It is understood the total figure lost could be almost £70,000. The former Reading captain, who is one of…
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Prisons information leaked after data breach
The Ministry of Justice has said it is aware of a data breach affecting prison in England and Wales. Confidential prison layouts had been leaked onto the dark web in the past two weeks, according to The Times. A former prison governor told the paper organised crime groups could use the information to smuggle drugs…
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Storm Bert brings amber warnings and travel disruption
BBC Weather’s Darren Bett explains how Storm Bert will hit the UK Storm Bert has begun to make an impact with snow closing roads, while strong rains and winds are expected to cause further travel disruption and potential flooding. There is an amber warning for snow in Scotland and another for snow and ice in…
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Storm Bert brings heavy rain and strong winds
Getty Images/Brian A Jackson Bert is the second named storm of the 2024/25 season It has warned this could cause severe flooding and damage to property in the affected areas, as well as difficult driving conditions. Met Éireann’s red warnings – its highest level of alert – are in force until 10:00 local time on…
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Couple concealed murdered toddler in pushchair to go shopping
PA Isabella Jonas-Wheildon will be remembered for being a “happy and contented” toddler Child murderer Scott Jeff was in the life of two-year-old Isabella Jonas-Wheildon for just 36 days. After starting a relationship with her mother Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell and leaving their home town in Bedfordshire, he subjected the toddler to sustained attacks that killed her.…
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Central Beirut residential building hit by massive Israeli strikes
A massive Israeli strike has flattened a residential building in centre of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Four people have been killed and more than 20 injured, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The eight-storey building was completely destroyed by five missiles in the capital’s densely-populated Basta district, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The Israeli…