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Instagram is launching its own awards program, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This is sort of like the Oscars, but for short-form social media content. There isn’t an awards ceremony, a comedian host or anything like that. Instead, the 25 winners will get physical rings.These rings will be designed by fashionista Grace Wales Bonner. Maybe they’ll be worth a few bucks, as the recognition doesn’t include a financial payout of any kind. However, winners will get a digital replica of a ring to put on their Instagram profile and stories.Honorees also receive the ability to customize the background color of…

The telehealth company is tackling what it describes as a critical gap in the healthcare system for women between the ages of 35 and 65 Women’s midlife healthcare is long overdue for an overhaul, and investors (and celebs) are paying attention. Midi Health, the virtual clinic specializing in perimenopause and menopause care, has raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Advance Venture Partners (AVP) to expand its insurance-covered services nationwide. AVP announced the deal in a LinkedIn post and detailed the rationale in a blog by AVP partner David Ibnale titled “Transforming Midlife Care: Why We’re Leading Midi…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — U.S. government lawyers say that detainees at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings, which is a direct contradiction to what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been saying since it opened in July.Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice made that admission Thursday in a court filing arguing that the detainees at the facility in the Everglades wilderness don’t have enough in common to be certified as a class in a lawsuit over whether they’re getting proper access to attorneys.A removal…

Crypto analyst Chart Nerd has declared that XRP is set to mirror its 2017 cycle, when the price recorded a parabolic rally. He further revealed how high the altcoin could reach, with a double-digit price on the cards.  XRP Could Mirror 2017 Cycle And Eyes Rally To $27 Chart Nerd stated that XRP is gearing up for a 2017-style run and is unlikely to decline as low as $0.50. Instead, the analyst believes that the altcoin will hold the line above $2, which is the January 2018 candle close highs, and then record a parabolic rally to its Fibonacci extension…

TRX is showing remarkable strength as the broader crypto market accelerates, with Bitcoin testing a new all-time high and altcoins following closely behind. Amid this renewed momentum, top analyst Darkfost shared key insights highlighting that TRX’s underlying trend no longer needs confirmation — it remains clearly positive. The asset has maintained a steady bullish structure even through periods of consolidation, suggesting a strong foundation for the next move. Related Reading Darkfost also pointed out that a particularly interesting signal has now appeared — one that historically precedes a new phase of acceleration for TRX. This signal, based on trading volume…

October Prime Day is almost here again, and as always, we’ve put together a list of the best, most-discounted extra storage options for consoles and gaming PCs. Our guide to the top storage deals is split into three categories — tiny microSD cards, portable external SSDs and generally faster (but more labor-intensive) internal SSDs. Whether you’re building a gaming rig or just want to stop your PS5 from lagging, there’s almost certainly a deal for you on our curated list. Take a look now to see what kind of extra storage might best fit your needs.Best October Prime Day SSD…

OpenAI and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have reached a groundbreaking deal that could see Sam Altman’s company take a 10 percent stake in the chipmaker. The deal comes shortly after OpenAI signed a massive deal with Nvidia, the dominant player in the AI chip arena. CNBC reports that the partnership, which was announced on Monday, has caused AMD stock to skyrocket by more than 28 percent in morning trading. Under the terms of the agreement, OpenAI will deploy six gigawatts of AMD’s Instinct graphics processing units (GPUs) over multiple years and across multiple generations of hardware. The rollout will commence…

Bitcoin priceNurPhoto via Getty ImagesBitcoin’s price just hit an all-time high at $124,688, pushing its market cap past $2.47 trillion. As Wall Street debates whether it’s a risk-on or risk-off asset, BlackRock says it’s something else entirely.Before we go any further, let’s get one thing out of the way. Bitcoin is not a currency and it will never ever become a currency as it was originally envisioned. A decentralized means of exchange is a lovely democratic idea, and you can debate its merits against fiat money day and night.But the truth is, no government (left or right) will ever let…

Key Takeaways Crypto stocks rose Monday after bitcoin’s price touched a record high over the weekend.Bitcoin has been buoyed by investors’ increasing appetite for risk, which has driven stocks to near records, Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is giving crypto stocks a lift after its price topped $125,000 over the weekend, reaching a new record. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had been on a weeklong rally, validating bitcoin bulls’ anticipation of fresh highs after September-end swoons. Bitcoin treasury Strategy (MSTR), crypto exchange Coinbase Global (COIN), and stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) were up at least 2% Monday morning. Bitcoin mining plays Marathon Digital parent company…

Key Takeaways Crypto stocks rose Monday after bitcoin’s price touched a record high over the weekend.Bitcoin has been buoyed by investors’ increasing appetite for risk, which has driven stocks to near records, Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is giving crypto stocks a lift after its price topped $125,000 over the weekend, reaching a new record. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had been on a weeklong rally, validating bitcoin bulls’ anticipation of fresh highs after September-end swoons. Bitcoin treasury Strategy (MSTR), crypto exchange Coinbase Global (COIN), and stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) were up at least 2% Monday morning. Bitcoin mining plays Marathon Digital parent company…