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Last week, the price of Bitcoin reached a record high. Friends who just a few months ago were boasting about how cleverly they had exited before the crash were now bemoaning the fact that they no longer held crypto. And then, before the week was out, it lost 7% of its peak value.

King Charles III. Social media was also rife with claims about Kate Middleton as she had undergone surgery recently and conspiracy theorists claim that the public is being kept in the dark about a death or mishap in the Royal Family. Kate Middleton is the Princess of Wales, married to the Prince of Wales, William, the heir apparent to the Royal throne. Aged 42, Kate grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire, and married William in a grand Royal wedding. She underwent surgery for an 'abdominal surgery', based on an update from Kensington Palace officials.

By Jack Queen

Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya, who is based in Singapore, is being considered for a Lok Sabha ticket from the Saran seat, earlier represented by her father, a senior party leader said on Tuesday. RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh, who is known to be treated by Prasad's wife Rabri Devi as her own brother, said the party leadership has been apprised of the overwhelming public sentiment in Saran. Singh, who had recently raised many eyebrows when he openly pitched for Acharya on social media, said, «It was not just my view. All our sitting and former legislators in Saran are of the view that Rohini, and none else, should be the RJD candidate.» He said Acharya enjoyed respect on account of her «sacrifice», a reference to her having donated a kidney to her ailing father.

New York will evaluate its troubled recreational marijuana licensing program as lawsuits and bureaucratic stumbles have severely hampered the legal market and black-market sellers have flourished

Ethiopia’s biggest bank is reportedly attempting to recover more than $40 million after a technical glitch allowed customers to withdraw more than they had in their accounts

For people who rely on Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, getting married can result in reduced monthly benefits and a lower amount allowed for savings

Authorities say that Iraq’s former defense minister, who holds dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, has been arrested in Sweden

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) said Tuesday that it is seeking information regarding diversifying into illiquid assets such as Bitcoin, gold, forests, and farmland.

Imad Wasim found himself embroiled in controversy following his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium. Despite his instrumental role in Islamabad United's triumphant third PSL title win, securing a five-wicket haul to restrict Multan Sultans to 159/9 and contributing an unbeaten 19 runs during the successful run chase, Imad Wasim attracted attention for the wrong reasons. Shortly after his remarkable display on the field, videos circulated widely on social media capturing Imad Wasim smoking in the team's dressing room during the match's 18th over. This incident stirred up controversy, overshadowing his exceptional on-field performance. Despite the smoking incident, Wasim was recognized as the Player of the Match for his remarkable all-round contributions, aiding Islamabad United's victory in the PSL final, marking their first final victory since 2018. On the flip side, Multan Sultans, appearing in their fourth consecutive final, ended as runners-up for the third consecutive season. Despite clinching the championship title in the 2021 edition, they finished as runners-up in the subsequent two editions, with Lahore Qalandars securing back-to-back titles.

Kate Middleton latest news: Kate Middleton was in trouble recently after her “digitally manipulated" photograph was released. She later apologized, calling photoshopping one of her hobbies. Now, it has been revealed that another photograph that was made public had gone through digital transformation.

Star Sports has made a significant announcement by enlisting Navjot Singh Sidhu to resume his commentary career after a hiatus. «A wise man once said, „Hope is the biggest ‘tope’“ And this wise man, the great Navjot Singh Sidhu himself, has joined our Incredible StarCast!,» said Star Sports in a post on social media platform X.

H-1B cap season for fiscal year 2025 is in full swing in the United States, with registrations now open and scheduled to close on March 22. However, the application procedure has undergone significant changes, making it crucial for employers and applicants to understand the new process thoroughly. The H-1B programme allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in highly specialised technical occupations, including architecture, engineering, social sciences, medicine, education, mathematics, law, accounting, business specialities, arts, and others.

Stanley has spent the past few years turning a vacuum-insulated, 40-ounce water bottle into one of the most-desired womenswear accessories on the planet. Now it is widening its focus to include the customer it was first designed for more than 110 years ago—men. The company, which is owned by Chicago-based HAVI, next year plans to release new products geared toward guys beyond its current male audience of outdoor enthusiasts.

Australian regulator has sent legal letters to social media platforms from YouTube, X and Facebook to Telegram and Reddit, demanding they hand over information about their efforts to stamp out terrorism content. The e-Safety Commission said it was concerned the platforms were not doing enough to stop extremists from using live-streaming features, algorithms and recommendation systems to recruit users.

By Jonathan Stempel

Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19. The party's top decision making body is also expected to pass a resolution lauding former party chief Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which started from Manipur on January 14 and ended in Mumbai on March 17.

Elon Musk has in an interview posted on March 18 admitted to using the prescription ketamine and said that this is "beneficial for investors", Reuters reported. Talking to former CNN anchor Don Lemon, the Tesla CEO said ketamine helps him manage a "negative chemical state" similar to depression. Ketamine is used to treat pain and depression and in heavy doses is used as a sedative.

By Ernest Scheyder

Finra slapped online brokerage firm M1 Finance with an $850,000 fine for violations related to its social media influencer program.

British dark comedy series, "Hapless," makes its way to the United States, courtesy of Peacock. Developed by the renowned filmmaker Gary Sinyor, known for his work on New Line's «The Bachelor» and «Leon the Pig Farmer,» this offbeat comedy promises to entertain audiences with its unique brand of humor. As per a report by Collider, starring Tim Downie, recognized for his roles in «Outlander» and «Good Omens,» among others, «Hapless» will debut both seasons on Peacock from April 10.