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Bitcoin has once again captured the global spotlight by soaring to an all-time high, surpassing $68,000 and reaching a market capitalization that exceeds $1.3 trillion—equivalent to some of the world’s most powerful tech giants like Meta and Tesla. This surge has reignited debates among investors and analysts: Is this the beginning of sustained long-term growth or just another short-term rally set to correct itself? To answer this, it’s essential to explore the driving factors behind Bitcoin’s rise, the impact of political changes, and potential challenges that could shape its future.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot be charged processing fees beginning in 2027

US Election 2024 Day is and polls opened on Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election. In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. US election results will be declared once the counting is over.

US Presidential Election, a baby hippo from Thailand has garnered international attention by predicting a victory for former President Donald Trump over current Vice President Kamala Harris.

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the days after it became clear that US Vice- President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic nominee for president, an image of Inauguration Day began to circulate on social media: If elected, Harris would be sworn in as the nation’s first ‘Black woman president’ on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the oath administered by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, ‘the first Black woman’ to serve at the Supreme Court.

drought watch. New York's mayor has urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and leaks and only flush when necessary, as the city endures the longest dry spell in recent memory. October marked the driest on record, leading to minimal inflow to replenish the city’s reservoirs. Eric Adams has urged residents to conserve and preserve water. ALSO READ: Is Trump winning? What it would mean for US economy and rest of the world

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both scrambled for an edge in the last full day of a race that polls show as extremely close. It could take days to determine the victor.

Canadian generic drug manufacturer Apotex Inc. is making plans for a potential initial public offering next year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Reports indicate that numerous public schools across major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington D.C. will close or declare a non-attendance day for students. However, not all schools will follow this approach, so parents and guardians are advised to check their local school district’s calendar for specific details. Over 160 million voters are expected to cast their ballots, with former President Donald Trump (78) vying for a return to office against Vice President Kamala Harris (60), who could become the first woman president of the United States. Current polls show a deadlocked race, with both candidates at 49% support and only 2% of voters undecided. An estimated 75 million voters have already cast their ballots, though neither candidate holds a decisive lead across enough states to secure the 270 electoral votes required to win.

In New York, the officials of the Board of Elections say a «stolen election» isn't possible and elaborate measures have been put in place to counter any subversive attempts. «A multi-jurisdictional national, state and city wide security plan is in place for NYC. Some of these you see, some you don't. All the ballots are secured by the NYPD and we work closely with them. A stolen election in NYC is not possible. We are always trying to stay ahead of the bad guys for sure,» says Vincent Ignizio, Deputy Executive Director Board of Elections in New York.

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their campaigns scrambling to get supporters to the polls in a contest each portrays as an existential moment for America. Even after the astonishing blur of events the last few months, the electorate is divided down the middle, both nationally and in the seven battleground states expected to decide the winner on Tuesday, although the closeness of the contest means it could take days for a winner to emerge. Trump, a 78-year-old Republican, survived two assassination attempts, one by millimeters, just weeks after a jury in New York — the city whose tabloids first elevated him to national fame and notoriety — made him the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony.

Singapore’s flag carrier, already rountinely ranked as the world’s No. 1 airline with its generous pourings of champagne and ability to book the cook and order Lobster Thermidor, unveiled its fresh and completely redesigned first and business class seats — with all-new privacy doors — on Monday. To start, Singapore Air’s seven Airbus SE A350 jets that fly the 18- or 15-hour crossings between Singapore and New York or Los Angeles will get four first class seats installed. The move comes as rival Qantas Airways Ltd. prepares to launch non-stop flights between Sydney and London and New York as part of Project Sunrise.

Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia as China's leaders begin a major meeting expected to bring fresh pledges of help for the world's second-largest economy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Pollsters expect the US presidential election of 5 November to be unpredictable, almost tied, a reading that is well within the polling margin of error, both nationwide and in the country’s seven crucial swing states. However, what does a tied race really mean? Interestingly, Donald Trump addressed a rally in New York City’s Madison Square Garden around a week prior to the election.

US presidential election in memory.If elected, Harris would make history as the first female president in the United States 248-year history, as well as the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent, to hold the office. While Harris and her campaign have downplayed the focus on gender and race to avoid alienating potential supporters, the historical significance of her win would be profound.Republican Trump is confident of a “landslide" victory as he seeks a dramatic return to the White House, while Democrat Harris claims that "momentum" is on her side in her bid to become America's first female president.On the other hand, a Trump victory would mark a different kind of historical milestone.

Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump in a divided nation. Key battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are expected to decide the outcome. Both campaigns are preparing for possible legal battles which might delay the final results. The timing of knowing the winner is uncertain, as each state has different rules for counting ballots. In the upcoming election, history will be made regardless of the outcome.

For some television viewers, size apparently does matter