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WASHINGTON (AP) — The money started drying up quickly, almost as soon as President Donald Trump began issuing his executive orders.Head Start funds for early childhood programs. National Institutes of Health grants. Funding for the nation’s public libraries and museums. Money from a landmark bipartisan infrastructure law to help schools renovate classrooms and states build electric vehicle charging stations. Federal Emergency Management Agency food and shelter assistance.“There’s a lot of fear out there,” said Tommy Sheridan, deputy director of the National Head Start Association, whose organization raised early concerns about funding delays that could impact children and families. While the…

FARMINGDALE: Europe delivered a stunning early domination of the United States to quiet a raucous New York crowd and seize a 3-1 lead as US President Donald Trump arrived for Friday’s opening matches of the 45th Ryder Cup. Trump was faced with American carnage at Bethpage Black as Europe started 3-0 for the first time on US soil. “Very proud. They have come out very strong,” Europe captain Luke Donald said. “They have really thrived in this tough environment.” In morning foursomes (alternate shot) matches, US stars won only four holes from the first three matches. Trump told reporters as…

A recent report from Bloomberg has unveiled a striking decline in corporate investment in crypto treasuries, highlighting a significant shift in this new trend that has considerably taken the market by storm throughout the year. Purchases by publicly traded digital-asset treasuries have plummeted dramatically, from 64,000 Bitcoin (BTC) in July to just 12,600 in August, with September’s figures currently at around 15,500. This drop represents a major 76% decrease from the fervor of early summer. Crypto Treasury Firms Valuation Sinks The broader cryptocurrency market has faced additional challenges, with Bitcoin experiencing nearly a 6% decline over the past week, exacerbated…

Raoul Pal believes the crypto cycle is not nearing a peak but entering a longer, more powerful expansion that can run well into 2026, driven by a global liquidity uptrend tied to government debt dynamics. In a special Sept. 25 “Everything Code” masterclass with Global Macro Investor (GMI) head of macro research Julien Bittel, the Real Vision co-founder laid out a tightly interlocked framework connecting demographics, debt, liquidity and the business cycle to asset returns—arguing that crypto and tech remain the only asset classes structurally capable of outpacing what he calls the hidden debasement of fiat. Everything Code: Liquidity Is…

My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.The bureau had reassigned the agents last spring but has since fired them, said the people, who insisted on anonymity to discuss personnel matters with The Associated Press.The number of FBI employees fired was not immediately clear, but two people said it was roughly 20.The photographs at issue showed a group of agents taking a knee during one of…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, alleging that he illegally held 285 Bitcoins valued at Rs 150.47 crore. According to investigators, these Bitcoins were received from the late crypto scam mastermind Amit Bhardwaj, founder of GainBitcoin. The case stems from FIRs registered by the Maharashtra and Delhi police against Variable Tech Private Limited and several individuals, including Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj, Vivek Bhardwaj, Simpy Bhardwaj, and Mahender Bhardwaj. The group is accused of luring investors with promises of extraordinary returns through Bitcoin mining, only to defraud them and conceal…

This week, we break down fitness and wellness-focused business moves by Tom Brady and Dua Lipa, as well as recent investments to grow the sport of padel in the US A-list celebrities are getting in on the business of fitness and wellness like never before. Just this week, Tom Brady joined AI-powered robotics massage company Aescape as the company’s chief innovation officer, where the NFL legend will play an active role in product development. As part of the deal, Aescape also acquired Brady’s recovery and pliability protocols, which the New York-based startup will integrate into its robotics and AI platform.…

Demand for XRP on the CME derivatives exchange continues to rise, providing a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This comes ahead of the potential approval of the XRP ETFs, which could further spark institutional demand for XRP.  CME XRP Futures Hit New Milestone In an X post, the CME group announced that it has hit its four-month milestone for XRP futures, with a notional trading volume of $18.3 billion, 6 billion XRP traded, and 397,000 contracts traded. This again highlights the demand for the altcoin, with the derivatives exchange previously stating that the altcoin’s futures products have shown demand from…

Elon Musk’s Tesla is calling on the EPA to uphold the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, warning that repealing these standards threatens the electric automaker’s investments and its alleged fight against “climate change.” EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has labeled the rules as the “holy grail of the climate change religion.” Axios reports that in newly available comments submitted to the EPA, Elon Musk’s Tesla strongly opposed the agency’s proposal to rescind the 2009 “endangerment finding” that greenhouse gases from vehicles threaten human health and welfare. This formal finding provides the legal underpinning for regulating carbon dioxide…