Matt Olson hits go-ahead homer in the ninth for Braves to outlast Mariners 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Olson hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning and Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night. Maurico Dubón had a two-run double and Ozzie Albies extended his hitting streak to 17 games, tying a franchise record. He tied for…
Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife allegedly cuts off ankle monitor and flees to Italy
A Texas man facing charges for allegedly killing his pregnant wife cut off his ankle monitor and fled abroad, according to reports. Lee Mongerson Gilley, 39, is accused of murdering his wife, Christa Bauer Gilley, and their unborn child in Houston in 2024. according to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Gilly was scheduled to appear…
Overseas demand for U.S equities is growing, says Kraken senior VP Johan Kerbrart
Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s senior vice president and general manager of cryptocurrencies, said during a fireside chat at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami that global demand for U.S. stocks is rising, prompting investors to look beyond the domestic market. “We’re seeing a lot of demand from overseas investors for U.S. stocks, particularly companies related to…
Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling BTC to fund dividend obligations
Bitcoin Bitcoin$81,505.59 Bitcoin prices topped $81,000 during the Asian session on Tuesday, rising 6.7% for the week, benefiting from broader risk sentiment, with stocks hitting records on receding tensions over Iran and renewed optimism about artificial intelligence, according to CoinDesk market data. Other cryptocurrency majors also participated in the bid. Solana rose 3% to $87.35….
Minnesota lawmakers fail at trying to get Omar to testify about alleged fraud, GOP leader talks next steps
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, declined to respond to a Minnesota committee’s request for more information about her ties to the state’s massive fraud scandal, leading to a failed subpoena vote on Tuesday, but the committee chair said more options exist. The subpoena required a two-thirds vote of the committee to pass, and despite Republicans’ majority…
Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lone coyote paddled to remote Alcatraz Island earlier this year, shocking biologists and others. Alcatraz, a former federal prison in San Francisco Bay surrounded by turbulent waters, is notorious for impeding prisoner escapes. At the time, biologists speculated that the coyotes were traveling from San Francisco, a little more than…
Veteran Chiefs pass-rusher claimed by Giants after KC’s rookie camp
Veteran defensive lineman Zacch Pickens was never expected to be the Kansas City Chiefs’ premier pass rusher next season, but most experts believe he has at least a chance to compete for a spot on the team’s 53-man roster in training camp. Instead, Pickens was one of the veterans who found himself on the outside…
XRP above $1.42 as traders watch 2025 breakout pattern that led to 66% rally
XRP is back above $1.42, with traders beginning to focus on the 2025 chart setup as XRP surges 66% in less than two weeks. news background • Analysts note that the XRP chart fractal is repeating from 2025, when a breakout of a multi-week bull flag sparked a rally to all-time highs above $3. •…
Citi exec says fragmented crypto systems risk repeating old banking problems
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Tokenized currencies cannot live up to their promise if they remain siled within individual banks, said Ryan Rugg, head of digital assets for treasury and trade solutions at Citigroup. Speaking at the Consensus conference in Miami, Large corporate customers are looking not for a single banking solution but for systems that…
Best social media reactions from Texas A&M’s 16-7 win over PVAMU
The Texas A&M baseball team ended midweek action with a 16-7 win over Prairie View A&M as the Aggies head toward another must-win Southeastern Conference series this weekend. The Maroon and White dropped from No. 4 to No. 8 in the College Baseball RPI after the program lost to Auburn in the SEC series for…
