Then Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley testifies before the Senate Committee on the Budget on Sept. 11, 2024. Anna Rose Layden | Getty Images News | Getty Images Social Security has never missed a benefit payment since the program first began sending individuals monthly benefits more than eight decades ago. But the recent actions at […]
Amazon-backed AI firm Anthropic valued at $61.5 billion after latest round
Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Anthropic on Monday closed its latest funding round at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to CNBC. The $3.5 billion round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and other investors included Salesforce Ventures, Cisco Investments, Fidelity Management & Research Co., General Catalyst, D1 Capital Partners and […]
Stars who shined at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2025
When it comes to fashion, the Vanity Fair Oscar Party did not disappoint. On Sunday, following the 97th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, the night’s biggest stars showed up to the highly-anticipated after-party, showcasing some of the most sexy and daring fashion trends of 2025. From see-through gowns to neck-plunging ensembles, stars such as […]
Amazon’s Delivery Drones Are Grounded. The Birds and Dogs of This Texas Town Are Grateful
As flights began picking up early last year, the people who live closest to the drone depot started fuming over the noise. Residents appealed to the city to do something, but Texas lawmakers have essentially banned cities from regulating drones, leaving local officials powerless. Smith, who previously worked as a city public works director in […]
Bitcoin returns under $90K as crypto market liquidates $150M in hours
Bitcoin (BTC) sold off at the Mar. 3 Wall Street open as US trade tariffs kept risk-asset traders on their toes. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin braces for Trump “investment announcement” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping below $90,000, shedding up to 5% on the day. Initial excitement over the […]
Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say
Blonde woman standing in the room while unpacking boxes. Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images Rent payments don’t typically affect your credit — but they can in a few circumstances. The consequences can be significant. Rent doesn’t show up in your credit history, experts say because landlords don’t usually report payments to credit bureaus as […]
Trump announces strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin, Solana, XRP and more
FRANCE – 2025/01/20: In this photo illustration, Trump Meme , Trump the Crypto president, is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Romain Doucelin/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Romain Doucelin | Getty Images Cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve that will include […]
Meghan Markle shares video of Princess Lilibet playing with Serena Williams
Meghan Markle and her good friend Serena Williams have always been big supporters of one another. On Saturday, Markle took to social media to give followers a rare glimpse of life at home with her three-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet, and “Auntie” Williams playing Candy Land just days ahead of the launch of the Duchess of […]
The SEC Is Abandoning Its Biggest Crypto Lawsuits
In July, on the campaign trail, Trump promised a crowd of bitcoiners that he would fire previous SEC chair Gary Gensler if reelected. “I didn’t know he was that unpopular,” said Trump, referring to the crowd’s rapturous response to the pledge. In November, after Trump won the election, the crypto industry got to help handpick […]
President Trump says crypto reserve to include BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA
Update (March 2 16:48:31 UTC): This article has been updated to add President Trump’s newest message about BTC and ETH being included in the reserve United States President Donald Trump recently announced that the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets has been directed to include XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano’s ADA (ADA) in the […]