Bitcoin (BTC) sees a volatile start to a new week and a new month after its first ever monthly close above $60,000 — what’s next? After a highly anticipated end to “Uptober,” bulls are looking to November to provide the next phase of what they hope — and sometimes promise — will be a BTC…
The Tucker Carlson test: Social networks leave up clips baselessly calling Jan. 6 a ‘false flag’
Happy Tuesday! Below: A new report targets climate misinformation on Facebook and whistleblower Frances Haugen calls for Mark Zuckerberg to step down.First up: Get the full experience.Choose your plan ArrowRight A documentary series from conservative media giant Tucker Carlson amplifying the conspiracy theory that the Jan.6 attack was a “false flag” operation is raising questions…
Why Silvergate Capital Is My Favorite Fintech Stock
When people talk about fintech, they’re usually talking about Square ( NYSE:SQ ) or PayPal ( NASDAQ:PYPL ) , the two companies that have been amazing performers over the last decade.Silvergate Capital ( NYSE:SI ) is a much smaller player in this space but is making some really big moves.It’s the first bank to move…
New blood test can spot more than 50 types of cancer – many hard to detect early; “game-changer” – CBS News
The sooner most cancers are discovered, the better the odds they can be successfully treated. Mayo Clinic participated in research on a test that can detect more than 50 cancers .Doctors call it a game-changer, CBS Minnesota reports . “My dad, he was a healthy guy.He didn’t have any known risk factors for cancer,” Dr.Julia…
A startup says it applied to trademark Meta before Facebook – but may be willing to stand down if Mark Zuckerberg pays up
Facebook may face a trademark battle for its new “Meta” brand.A tech retailer called Meta PC filed for it in August and told Insider Facebook’s news was a “shock.” The company told TMZ that it will stand down if Mark Zuckerberg pays them $20 million.Get the latest tech trends & innovations — delivered daily to…
Colorado hospitals can turn away patients as state grapples with covid-19 surge
Colorado’s governor said hospitals can turn away new admissions as they deal with a surge of coronavirus cases that has strained the state’s hospitals.Gov.Jared Polis (D) signed an executive order over the weekend authorizing the state’s public health department to determine whether hospitals or emergency departments are at or will soon hit capacity.The department can…
Dow stock index closes above 36,000 points for first time – CBS News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday closed above 36,000 points for the first time, a milestone for the blue-chip index and a capstone on one of the best-known — and most ridiculed — stock predictions in market history. In their 1999 book “Dow 36,000,” former Washington Post financial columnist James Glassman and economist Kevin…
Election Day 2021 live updates: Virginia governor, NYC mayor, more
Glenn Youngkin won the race to become Virginia’s next governor on Tuesday. Youngkin, 54, defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe even as the leaders of McAuliffe’s party made a heavy push to help him over the finish line in a race that polls showed was tightening ahead of Election Day. Youngkin never campaigned directly with his party’s…
Live election results: Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia governor race over Terry McAuliffe, New Jersey race close
Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this story misidentified Michelle Wu’s background.Glenn Youngkin won the race to become Virginia’s next governor on Tuesday.Youngkin, 54, defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe even as the leaders of McAuliffe’s party made a heavy push to help him over the finish line in a race that polls showed was tightening…
Emery in talks to become Newcastle manager
Unai Emery has held talks with Newcastle United over their managerial vacancy and he is the leading candidate to take over at St James’ Park. Talks have taken place between Emery and the club’s hierarchy over the past 48 hours with more negotiations scheduled for Wednesday as Newcastle close in on their No 1 target.…