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U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) predicts the occurrence of powerful thunderstorms in the western High Plains, bringing risks of damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. These storms are anticipated to extend into the Central and South Plains, accompanied by the possibility of excessive rainfall. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest faces increasing heat, with temperatures expected to reach or surpass triple digits inland. People enjoy r

By Tim Reid and Nathan Layne

Oregon, according to reports. Severe weather is expected in the central and northern Plains, where thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and large hail later in the day and at night, according to AccuWeather. The Desert Southwest and West Coast will continue to experience scorching temperatures on Independence Day, as stated by the National Weather Service. Northern California and western Oregon are anticipated to face record-breaking heat, with temperatures expected to rise into the 90s and low 100s, according to the weather service. AccuWeather also predicts that temperatures along portions of I-5, from Seattle to Medford, Oregon, may challenge daily record highs, as per USA Today report. The Desert Southwest will experience highs well into the triple digits, resulting in an excessive heat warning in effect for Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. In other regions, such as the Southeast, Plains, Midwest, and parts of the Northeast, it will be another day of the heat and humidity that July is known for, according to Weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce. The central Great Plains can expect scattered severe thunderstorms from late afternoon into Tuesday night, with severe thunderstorm gusts being the primary concern, according to the Storm Prediction Center. In the Northeast, local downpours may impact holiday plans in parts of upstate New York and New England, but the majority of the stormy weather should stay away from the Interstate 95 corridor. While storms are likely to hit the coast in Virginia and the Carolinas. Dolce advises being prepared to seek shelter if thunder is heard during any outdoor activities, as these storms will be sporadic in most areas.

Workers are picketing major Southern California hotels after walking off the job during the holiday weekend to demand better pay and benefits

A Web3 app launched on June 27 lets users prove their social credibility using blockchain technology, according to an announcement from the app’s development team. Called “Quivr,” it lets users connect apps they regularly use, such as Spotify, Steam, Apple Music and others. Based on their behavior in these apps, Quivr generates blockchain badges that prove their interests or membership within communities, which can then be used as a way of identifying users who have common interests.

The U.S. government has established a new task force for targeting crypto crime consisting of five investigators from different federal agencies.

A diverse group of United States enforcement agencies have made official their cooperation on crimes related to the darknet and digital currency with the announcement of the Darknet Marketplace and Digital Currency Crimes Task Force on June 20. The new organization will target “cryptocurrency-enabled crimes” such as drug trafficking, money laundering, theft of personal information and child exploitation.

The Manhattan federal court has convicted the former co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Reginald Fowler, for a $700 million crypto scam. 

Public opinion of banks appears to be dwindling according to an April survey, as the industry struggles to contain the collapse of several high-profile financial institutions in recent months.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have barred municipalities from taxing cryptocurrency mining operations.

Katie Hobbs, the governor of the state of Arizona, has vetoed legislation that would have largely stopped local authorities from imposing taxes on individuals and businesses running blockchain nodes. 

PHOENIX—A fight in Arizona over a half-cent sales tax that funded much of the highway system is creating a rift between some Republicans and the business community and threatening to impede the operation of a major semiconductor project.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized crypto worth more than $112 million linked to several crypto-related scams.

PHOENIX—A fight in Arizona over a half-cent sales tax that funded much of the highway system is creating a rift between some Republicans and the business community and threatening to impede the operation of a major semiconductor project.

ChartHop CEO Ian White breathed a major sigh of relief in late January after his cloud software startup raised a $20 million funding round. He'd started the process six months earlier during a brutal period for tech stocks and a plunge in venture funding. 

The person who is principally responsible for the introduction of various legislation relating to cryptocurrencies is Senator Wendy Rogers of Arizona, who was elected to represent the state of Arizona in the United States Senate. One of these laws offers a proposal that, within the borders of the state of Arizona, would recognise bitcoin (BTC) as a recognised form of legal money that may be utilised. There are now a number of legislation that deal with the regulation of alternative cryptocurrencies that are making their way through the legislative process.

Even though this winter continues to stress test the case for Bitcoin (BTC) advocation, some lawmakers strive to put their names on the crypto hot list among the likes of United States Senators Cynthia Lummis and Pat Toomey. State Senator Wendy Rogers, 68, introduced two bold bills in the Arizona legislature. One focuses on making BTC legal tender in the U.S. state. If passed into law, BTC will have the same status as the U.S. dollar, becoming an accepted medium of exchange for debt payment, public charges, taxes and dues in the state. The bill is not Rogers’ first attempt at making BTC legal tender, with a similar bill defeated in 2022.

In the past week, Bitcoin has seen a 10% rise in its value, leading many to believe that a bull market is arriving. The price of Bitcoin can be unpredictable, however there are certain factors to consider when predicting its potential future performance.

With the deadline approaching for filing the 2022 federal income tax return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — an enforcement agency of United States federal tax laws — released a list of reporting requirements for the general public dealing with cryptocurrencies.

A bill introduced to the New York State Assembly on Jan. 26 would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for fines, civil penalties, taxes, fees, and other payments charged by the state.

Wendy Rogers, an Arizona state senator in the United States, has launched bills concerning cryptocurrency, including one that aims to make Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender in Arizona.