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Investing in bitcoin will become more convenient with the addition of new funds. Here’s what you should be aware of.

Eleven new bitcoin funds made their debut on U.S. markets on Thursday, offering greater accessibility to the cryptocurrency for regular investors. The recently introduced exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs, offer investors a vehicle that closely follows the value of bitcoin. On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission gave the go-ahead to 11 funds from

by discriminatory policies Attempts to limit access to healthcare for transgender individuals continue in 2024, with a focus on discriminating against more adults through policy.

Several state legislatures, led by Republicans, are discussing a fresh set of measures that would limit medical treatment for transgender minors and, in certain instances, adults. This revisits the topic from last year when a number of prominent bills were passed and resulted in legal challenges. As lawmakers commence their duties for the new term,

To address concerns about privacy, Microsoft allows users of their cloud services to store their personal data within European borders.

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it will be enhancing its cloud computing service to allow users to store all personal data within the European Union, instead of having it transferred to the U.S. where there are no existing national privacy laws. According to the Seattle-based technology company, the updates will impact services such as Azure,

In an antitrust shopping case, an adviser for the EU court has recommended that Google be fined a sum of several billion dollars.

A legal expert for the highest court in the European Union stated on Thursday that Google should be penalized with a significant fine in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit, where authorities determined that the company unfairly favored its own shopping suggestions over competitors’ results in search queries. Juliane Kokott, the advocate general for the European Court

Google is cutting costs by laying off hundreds of employees in their hardware and voice assistant teams.

Google has terminated numerous employees within its hardware, voice assistance, and engineering departments in an effort to reduce expenses. The company stated that the cuts were necessary as Google shifts its focus to responsibly investing in its top priorities and the significant opportunities that lie ahead. “According to a statement, certain teams are currently implementing

The second-ranked Central Cabarrus dominates against rival Concord, securing their 46th consecutive victory and surpassing the tie for first place.

The record for “most consecutive wins” in the N.C. High School Athletic Association belongs to three teams: Beaufort with 91 consecutive wins from 1960-1962, Stanley with 88 straight wins from 1938-1942, and Durham with 73 wins in a row from 1937-1940. All three schools share some similarities, such as the fact that they no longer

The East Lincoln girls team narrowly defeats Hickory with an exciting final minute comeback.

With only three minutes remaining in the game, East Lincoln was in an unfamiliar position. The Mustangs were previously on a 41-2 winning streak over the past two seasons, but were behind Hickory 50-43 during their away game. However, the dynamic sophomore pair of Kiara Anderson and Emma Montanari demonstrated their ability to shine under

patients In the midst of the controversy surrounding Austin’s decision to keep his cancer diagnosis private, there were missed chances to establish trust and inform patients.

The lack of transparency regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospital stays for prostate cancer surgery caused a major controversy, prompting various investigations and demands for his removal from office. Some may find the commotion confusing or disrespectful. The right to privacy, especially when it comes to health matters, is highly valued. However, it is not

According to the World Health Organization, almost 10,000 people lost their lives to COVID-19 in the past month due to gatherings during holidays and the emergence of a new variant.

The director of the United Nations’ health organization stated on Wednesday that holiday gatherings and the prevalence of the dominant variant worldwide were responsible for a rise in COVID-19 transmission last month. In December, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that there were almost 10,000 fatalities reported and a 42% increase in hospital admissions in nearly 50

The initial fatality of a Florida panther in 2024 has been reported as an endangered species.

In LABELLE, Florida, authorities have announced the initial fatality of a rare Florida panther in 2024. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that a male, aged 1 year, was discovered deceased on Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle on a rural road north of LaBelle in Hendry County. In 2023, a grand