Last updated: April 19, 2024 09:37 EDT | 3 min read Source: Ethena The governance token for synthetic dollar protocol Ethena (ENA) has shed 33% over the last week as it begins Friday morning UTC trading at $0.9632.While this is one of the heaviest intra-week losses for a top 100 cryptocurrency, ENA looks set for a quick recovery. In the last 24 hours it has grown in price by about 10%.These figures reflect a more volatile token than the market leaders. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) declined by 9% and 12% respectively.The original cryptocurrency and the only coin with a…

Taylor Swift fans are being offered the opportunity of their “wildest dreams.” Flytographer, a Canada-based platform that connects travelers with photographers around the world, is looking to hire two Swiftie BFFs to attend the Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in London on Aug. 19, 2024.The company launched three Taylor Swift-inspired photo tours in London, Paris and New York, according to a press release. OSCAR MAYER WILL PAY WIENERMOBILE DRIVERS $35K TO TRAVEL ACROSS US IN A GIANT HOT DOG “The Capture Your Era Photo Tours will include stops inspired by iconic moments in history, including Cornelia St. in New York,…

New York    Tesla has been ordered to recall nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks due to an accelerator pedal that can stick in place when pressed down. The cause, according to the regulator: soap. “An unapproved change introduced lubricant (soap) to aid in the component assembly of the pad onto the accelerator pedal. Residual lubricant reduced the retention of the pad to the pedal,” the NHTSA wrote in the recall document. Tesla has yet to detail how many of the futuristic looking Cybertrucks it has produced. But it has said that it would be slow ramping up production of the…

Last updated: April 19, 2024 05:49 EDT | 2 min read Google’s online advertising platform, Google Ads, is promoting malicious crypto websites, exposing users to a phishing scam. According to a report from BleepingComputer, threat actors have exploited Google Ads to advertise a fake version of Whales Market, an over-the-counter (OTC) crypto platform facilitating airdropped token trading. The compromised version of the website appears as a sponsored ad at the top of Google search results, drawing unsuspecting users into the trap.Users Redirected Fraudulent DomainsDespite its initial appearance with a seemingly legitimate domain address, users who interact with the ad are redirected to a…

Bill Barr, who served as attorney general in Donald Trump’s administration and has repeatedly disputed his former boss’s claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, on Wednesday said he will vote for “the Republican ticket” in November, adding that a second term in office for President Joe Biden would be “national suicide.”In an interview with Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” Barr, who has previously also called into question Trump’s fitness to serve, still thinks Biden and his policies represent a greater threat to the U.S.“Well, I’ve said all along, you know, given two bad choices, I think it’s my duty…

Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. New York    In the early stages of life, a key metric is growth. As children age, their parents measure precisely how much they are flourishing in size, using charts to keep close eyes on and document the journey. But when children mature into young adults, physical growth is no longer the barometer used to judge progress. Other metrics come into play. Netflix is trying to persuade Wall Street that it is now all grown up. After squeezing out…

Many fans speculated that much of Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, would be inspired by her split from Joe Alwyn — and they weren’t completely wrong. Although less of the record seems to be dedicated to her nearly six-year relationship with the actor than some anticipated, Swift sets aside some of the most heartbreaking songs — including her now-famous track 5 — for her recollection of the breakup, which was confirmed in April 2023. From “So Long, London” to “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” and “loml,” Swift gives a candid glimpse at mourning the loss of…

Tunde Onakoya, a chess champion, aims to break the global record for the longest chess marathon in New York City’s Times Square.Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1 million for children’s education across Africa during the marathon.The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds, achieved by Norwegian players in 2018.A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate is attempting to play chess nonstop for 58 hours in New York City’s Times Square to break the global record for the longest chess marathon.Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1 million for children’s education across Africa. He is playing…

Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, is the perfect occasion to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her. While she will love any gift, a well-thought-out, unique present will likely be more meaningful and something she might cherish forever. When choosing a gift, an excellent place to start is with useful picks. Think of selections that will improve your mom’s day-to-day life. Silk pillowcases and cozy pajama sets are perfect and a worthy splurge she may not consider for herself. Personalized jewelry with a beautiful stone will make her feel extra special. We’ve compiled a list of splurge-worthy…

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 7.500% as of April 19, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625%, which is also unchanged from yesterday. With mortgage rates changing daily, it’s a good idea to check today’s rate before applying…

A version of this story first appeared in Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. New York    The 2024 gangbusters rally in stocks has skidded to a screeching halt. The S&P 500 index has fallen 4.6% so far in April, and all three major US indexes are on track for their first negative month since last October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on the brink of wiping out its gains since the start of 2024 it’s up…

Police set up a security cordon in Paris’ wealthy 16th arrondissement Friday amid reports that a man was threatening to detonate an alleged explosive belt at an Iranian consulate. The Paris police would say only that an intervention was underway on the street where the consulate is located, but French media soon reported that the suspect had been taken into custody.The Reuters news agency said the man was not found to have any explosives.Le Parisien newspaper quoted police sources as saying an eyewitness had seen a man present himself at the door of the consulate before opening his coat to…

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A Maryland teenager has been charged with planning to carry out a school shooting after authorities discovered a 129-page document in which he allegedly outlined his intentions in detail and said he wanted to be famous.Alex Ye, 18, of Rockville, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of threats of mass violence, the Montgomery County Police Department said in a statement Thursday.Central to the case is the document, which was seized under a search warrant following an investigation by the FBI and police, according to the statement.”In the document, Ye writes about committing a school shooting, and strategizes how to carry…

April 19th, 2024 — Merlin Chain, the largest Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol by total value locked (TVL), is thrilled to announce the launch of its native token, $MERL. As a significant enhancement to the Bitcoin network, Merlin Chain facilitates the rapid growth of decentralized applications (DApps) across various sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming and social platforms.Since its mainnet debut in February 2024, Merlin Chain has seen explosive growth, accumulating over $3.6 billion in TVL and fostering a vibrant ecosystem with more than 200 native DApps. The introduction of $MERL marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Merlin Chain,…