Sweeping changes may be in store once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Among them could be the closure of numerous federal agencies and regulators. Trump will be sworn in for a second nonconsecutive term in the White House on Jan. 20. Already, he has suggested major cuts to federal spending. To that end, Trump named Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy co-chairs of […]
Bitcoin jumps to new record above $109,000 as traders cheer Trump inauguration, meme coins
A cartoon image of US President-elect Donald Trump with cryptocurrency tokens, depicted in front of the White House to mark his inauguration, displayed at a Coinhero store in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Paul Yeung | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bitcoin hit a new all-time high overnight after the incoming first couple […]
‘Back in Action’ star Glenn Close enjoying ‘modest’ life in Montana, hasn’t looked back
“Back in Action” star Glenn Close is enjoying life in Bozeman, Montana. During an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Close explained that since moving to Montana in 2019, she has adapted to the lifestyle. “Today, my home is in Bozeman, Mont. All of my siblings live here. My modest, 1892 brick house has a […]
RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty
As TikTok’s future hangs in the balance, Xiaohonghshu, better known as RedNote in English, is trying to capitalize on its newfound popularity by partnering with US influencers who can help promote the company and bring more Americans onto its platform. The Chinese lifestyle and travel app, which has over 300 million mostly monthly active users, […]
The US dollar vs crypto: Is Trump undermining the greenback?
Money printing and poor fiscal policy have reduced the dollar’s value since 1913, prompting countries to explore alternative assets.