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Crypto lender Celsius Network received U.S. bankruptcy court approval for a restructuring plan that will return cryptocurrency to customers and create a new company owned by Celsius creditors. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn in Manhattan signed off on the restructuring in an order published on Thursday. The reorganized business will be managed by Fahrenheit LLC, a consortium that includes hedge fund Arrington Capital, and it will focus on mining new bitcoin and earning «staking» fees by validating blockchain transactions. New Jersey-based Celsius filed for Chapter 11 protection in July 2022, one month after freezing customer accounts to prevent withdrawals. Celsius, which was once valued at $3 billion, was one of the largest crypto collapses last year. The crypto lender is working to implement the plan and is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 in early 2024,according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

By Dietrich Knauth

The nation’s once dominant consulting firm, PwC Australia, will cut 344 roles, or more than 4 per cent of its 8000-strong workforce, as fallout from its tax leaks scandal and the economic slowdown reduce demand for its services.

Gov. Andy Beshear says the second of two workers trapped under a coal mine preparation plant that collapsed earlier this week in eastern Kentucky has died

Crews began the arduous process of removing layers of rubble and debris from a collapsed coal mine preparation plant in eastern Kentucky Thursday

(Reuters) — The collapse of an idle coal-sorting building in Kentucky killed one man and trapped another man under the rubble, authorities said on Wednesday.

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting warned that Australia was falling behind in the race to attract investment in downstream minerals processing as the nation’s richest person exerts her influence on Western Australia’s lithium industry.

By Jonathan Cable

museum heist of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the 'The Wizard of Oz' pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that could keep him out of prison due to his failing health, but only cleared up some of the mystery that dates back 18 years. Terry Jon Martin, 76, pleaded guilty to a single count of theft of a major artwork. The shoes were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in the late actor's hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and recovered by the FBI in 2018.

Reclusive online gambling mogul Martin Moshal is playing an increasingly influential role in a push to oust the South African government.

Marc Marquez is among several riders who have had their travel plans for this week's Indian MotoGP disrupted by visa delays. «Flight delayed due to lack of visa for #IndiaGP.

An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home

Robyn Carr, has captivated viewers with its heartfelt stories set in a charming northern California town. The series follows a nurse practitioner seeking a fresh start, and as she settles into Virgin River, she encounters not only the scenic beauty but also a diverse cast of characters. Let's meet the characters and the talented actors who portray them in this heartwarming Netflix show.

World Cup in India is less than a month away and will feature some of the cricket's very best players and teams. This tournament is set to hold a lot of significance in larger cricket history, as the modern day 'Fab Four', consisting of batting greats — Virat Kohli (India), Steve Smith (Australia), Joe Root (England) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand) will have their 'One Last Dance' together. This tournament could be the final time that these four legends play an ICC Cricket World Cup or matter of fact, any major ICC tournament together.

Martin Taylor as its new representative to China. Taylor's appointment will help strengthen WHO's cooperation with China, which «will have a vital influence on the health and well-being of 1.4 billion Chinese people and beyond» in the coming years, said Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO's Acting Regional Director for the Western Pacific.

By Shashwat Chauhan

Nancy Frangione, a 70-year-old US soap actor recognized for roles in All My Children and Another World, has passed away. The artist, known for her portrayal of Cecile DePoulignac in Another World, died on August 18. The cause of her death is presently undisclosed.Nancy first appeared on TV in ABC’s All My Children. She acted as Tara Martin for two years (1977-1979) and later in 1981, switched from ABC to NBC to take on the role of Cecile in Another World. Her TV accomplishments also encompass One Life to Live and CBS’s The Nanny. In 2020, news surfaced that ex-All My Children stars Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were apparently involved in creating a prime-time extension of the enduring soap opera, named Pine Valley. Nonetheless, the progression of the show was significantly hampered due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Kelly and Mark, well-known for their roles as Haley and Mateo Santos in the series, were part of the drama, which broadcasted for more than four decades on ABC. The American soap was located in the fictitious Midwestern town of Bay City and shadowed the lives of the inhabitants through their experiences of love, loss and victories. It was on air from 1964-1999, eventually being canceled due to inadequate viewership. Nancy and her co-star Christopher Rich were wedded from 1982-1996 and have a daughter together named Mariel.

After Bruce Pearl discovered Lake Martin in east-central Alabama, he dreamed about owning a piece of property along its shoreline. Pearl, who has been head coach of Auburn University’s men’s basketball team for roughly a decade, began visiting the lake in 2014 on the recommendation of a friend. In 2019, after he coached his team to the NCAA Men’s Final Four , a bump in pay allowed Pearl, now 63, to build his family a vacation home on the lake.

Actors Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen have delivered rousing speeches celebrating labor unity at a rally for striking Hollywood actors and writers and other workers supporting them

Only Murders in the Building" has debuted, featuring familiar faces along with renowned actors. Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin continue as the central trio, with the addition of Hollywood heavyweights Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd. In this latest season, the podcasting team, consisting of Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short), and Mabel (Gomez), grapples with the aftermath of a death that was hinted at in the Season 2 finale. The deceased individual is Ben Glenroy (Rudd), a prominent actor who played the lead role in a play directed by Oliver and featuring Charles as well.

In the bankruptcy case of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), a crypto hedge fund that ceased operations, a judge has rejected a request to hold co-founder Kyle Davies in contempt of Court and impose sanctions.