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Kraken Faces $25 Million Claim Over Custody Scam

May 5, 2026

Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc. , has filed a new lawsuit against former custody partner Etana and its CEO, alleging that more than $25 million of client money was misused. The claim comes as Etana is battling Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been accused of running a “Ponzi‑style” operation. Acc

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Future Fight: Haney’s Quest for Redemption

May 5, 2026

Devin Haney has a clear idea of what comes next. He wants to face Ryan Garcia again, not just for bragging rights but to finish a fight that never ended. Their first bout in April 2024 was won by Garcia on the scorecards, but a later drug test forced the result to be declared a no‑contest. Haney say

health

Measles Alert: Second Case Spreads in Saluda County

May 5, 2026

South Carolina’s health officials reported a new measles infection in Saluda County, linking it to the first case that appeared on April 17. The two incidents are separate from a larger outbreak in the Upstate area that ended on April 26 after nearly a thousand cases. The initial patient had trav

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College Football’s Hidden Cost: A Family’s Fight for Justice

May 5, 2026

A former SMU player, born in Paris, Texas, played as a lineman from 1955 to 1959. Years later he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2001, passed away in 2016, and a post‑mortem test linked his death to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family used these facts to sue the NCAA, arguing that t

entertainment

Skip Bayless returns to First Take for a special one-day showdown

May 5, 2026

Skip Bayless, the bold sports commentator known for his strong opinions, will make a rare return to ESPN’s "First Take" this Friday. The show will broadcast live from Los Angeles, giving fans a chance to see him debate Stephen A. Smith again. This marks Bayless’ first appearance on the show since he

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A Big Night Out With a Side of Protest

May 5, 2026

The Met Gala’s red carpet was packed with stars this week, but the glitz wasn’t the only thing drawing attention. While models and musicians posed in over-the-top outfits, a group of protesters outside made sure no one forgot about the event’s biggest sponsor: a billionaire known for running one of

finance

Trouble Brewing Behind Medpace’s Sweet Promises

May 5, 2026

Back in February 2026, Medpace shocked investors by missing its own book-to-bill target. Instead of reaching the expected 1. 15x ratio, the company reported just 1. 04x. That might sound like a small difference, but in the financial world, it was a big deal. The news triggered a sharp 15. 9% drop in

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April’s Stock Winners: Why Fintech and Digital Lenders Outperformed

May 5, 2026

April saw some financial stocks hit impressive highs, with the top performers jumping anywhere from 29% to nearly 62%. Most of these gains came from companies shaking up traditional finance—think digital payment tools, crypto-related businesses, and online lending services. As investors grew more co

finance

Bitcoin keeps rising, and traders betting against it are losing big

May 5, 2026

Bitcoin just hit another high, crossing $80, 000 briefly before settling around $79, 850. In just one day, traders lost over $370 million as prices surged, with most of the damage coming from bets that the price would fall. These "short" traders got caught off guard when the market moved up instead

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Embiid’s Comeback: From Injury to Playoff Victory

May 4, 2026

Joel Embiid came back from a surgery that cut his leg in April, ready for Game 4 of the first‑round playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers were still unsure if they could beat the Boston Celtics, and many thought it was a one‑way match. Yet after a 128‑96 loss that gave Boston a 3‑1 lead, Embiid showed he

Kraken Faces $25 Million Claim Over Custody Scam

Future Fight: Haney’s Quest for Redemption

Measles Alert: Second Case Spreads in Saluda County

College Football’s Hidden Cost: A Family’s Fight for Justice

Skip Bayless returns to First Take for a special one-day showdown

A Big Night Out With a Side of Protest

Trouble Brewing Behind Medpace’s Sweet Promises

April’s Stock Winners: Why Fintech and Digital Lenders Outperformed

Bitcoin keeps rising, and traders betting against it are losing big

Embiid’s Comeback: From Injury to Playoff Victory

Kraken Faces $25 Million Claim Over Custody Scam