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Crypto Bets Get a New Twist on 1win

July 17, 2026

The world of crypto is moving fast, and a big online betting company called 1win is keeping up. The firm has added new markets that let people guess how digital currencies will perform by the end of 2026. Instead of just looking at charts, users can now place simple “Yes” or “No” bets on questions l

crypto

BlackRock’s CEO says Bitcoin has hit its low, but his own crypto funds are still losing money

July 17, 2026

Larry Fink, the head of a $15. 3 trillion investment firm, told TV that Bitcoin’s recent slide to about $60, 000 was caused by too much borrowing, not a problem with the asset itself. He said that “the worst is behind us” and that markets should be more stable in the next year. Fink’s point is that

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Trump’s Crypto Cash: How a Memecoin Made a Billion

July 17, 2026

A Dutch trader used the official Trump memecoin to win invites to events hosted by President Donald Trump. He said the president’s $1 billion crypto earnings were “absurd” and “mind‑blowing. ” The trader, named Mortensen, explained that in Europe such a situation would never happen. Trump’s

crypto

Big Insurance Move Protects Ethereum Validators from Huge Losses

July 17, 2026

Ether. fi, a major digital‑banking platform for crypto users, has teamed up with Nexus Mutual to offer the largest insurance plan ever created for Ethereum slashing. The new coverage will shield the company’s validators from penalties that could reach 15, 000 ETH in value. The partnership comes a

politics

Senator Moreno Shares Views on Tech, Politics and Iran

July 17, 2026

Bernie Moreno, a new Republican senator from Ohio, spent time talking to reporters in the basement of the Russell Senate Building. He began by criticizing what he calls “dumb, lazy politicians” on Capitol Hill. Moreno said that when lawmakers can’t solve problems, they create new bills instead

environment

New Plastic Mixes Found Along Turkey’s Black Sea Shore

July 17, 2026

Scientists walked along two beaches in Sinop and found a surprising mix of plastic‑based materials that have never been recorded there before. The items—called plastiglomerates, pyroplastics, plastimetals and plastitar—show how plastic can melt, fuse with stone or metal, and weather into new forms.

sports

Sunny Day, Strong Winds: A New Look at the Open’s Second Round

July 17, 2026

The Royal Birkdale course greeted players with a bright, warm morning that made for ideal golfing conditions. Temperatures climbed to 76 degrees during the day and dipped only to 56 at night, keeping everyone comfortable on the links. The sky stayed clear all day, and weather experts reported a zero

weather

Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

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Smoke Lingers, Storms Loom: Maryland’s Weather Forecast

July 17, 2026

The air in Baltimore is thick with smoke that started in Canada, and officials have issued a code red alert. This warning means it is not safe for people to be outside, especially those with breathing problems or heart conditions. The warning will stay in effect on Friday when temperatures climb int

weather

Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d