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For years, bitcoin won by being boring. Investors could do little with it besides buy and hold. But that simplicity was exactly why the world’s largest cryptocurrency was valuable. Bitcoin functioned as a commodity, like gold or corn. It didn’t offer anything too fancy. In fact, its core development team intentionally moved slowly on everything related to the base blockchain to avoid breaking things. As a result, many of crypto’s more experimental developers turned to other blockchains to tinker and build decentralized applications. This approach worked. Traders invested in bitcoin not only because it was the original coin but also…

Highlights U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to announce a ceasefire between the armed group Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon, according to four senior Lebanese sources on Monday. In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby stated, “We’re close,” but added, “nothing is done until everything is done.” The French presidency confirmed that discussions on the ceasefire had made significant progress. In Jerusalem, a senior Israeli official said Israel’s cabinet would meet on Tuesday to approve the truce deal with Hezbollah. As Israel continued its offensive, which it launched in September after nearly a…

GM and Cadillac Join Formula 1 as New Team Formula 1 announced Monday that it has approved General Motors (GM) and Cadillac’s entry as a new team on the grid, marking a significant step for the sport as an iconic American car maker enters motorsport’s highest tier. Andretti Global Drives the Application The approval comes as part of an application initiated by Andretti Global, the racing team seeking to join the grid. The decision is expected to boost the growing U.S. market for F1 and introduces a storied American manufacturer to the series. This announcement follows the Las Vegas Grand…

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said RB Leipzig’s lowly position in the Champions League table does not reflect their performances ahead of their match at the San Siro on Tuesday. Inzaghi noted that despite Leipzig sitting 32nd in the 36-team standings with zero points, they have deserved better results in their four Champions League matches. He pointed out that Leipzig had only clearly lost to Celtic and praised the team’s strong defensive record in the Bundesliga until Saturday. Leipzig, who are third in the Bundesliga after a 4-3 loss at Hoffenheim, began their European campaign with a 2-1 loss at…

A DHL cargo plane crashed while attempting to land at Lithuania’s Vilnius airport early on Monday. The plane skidded into a house, killing one person on board. Three other people aboard the flight were injured, but no one on the ground was harmed, officials said. Swiftair operated the scheduled flight on behalf of DHL, which had taken off from Leipzig, Germany. The crash occurred around 0330 GMT as the plane was approaching the airport, according to a spokesperson for Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center. Police and prosecutors are investigating the incident, though no evidence suggests an explosion preceded the crash.…

Summary Voters in Uruguay headed to the polls on Sunday for a second-round presidential race. The election marked the culmination of a busy year for global elections. Uruguay, a small nation of 3.4 million people, is known for its beaches, legalized marijuana, and political stability, all of which set the stage for an important political contest. In this race, opposition center-left candidate Yamandu Orsi faces off against Alvaro Delgado, the continuity conservative candidate. Delgado has the backing of a third-placed ally, which strengthens his position as he aims to maintain the status quo. This contest represents a key moment in…

Tens of thousands of homes, farms, and businesses in Ireland lost power on Saturday due to Storm Bert, which caused widespread disruptions across the country. In the United Kingdom, several rail lines and roads were shut down because of what forecasters described as a “multi-hazard event.” The storm brought intense wind, rain, snow, and ice, triggering yellow and amber weather warnings throughout most of the UK. In Scotland, Wales, and northern England, the storm began to intensify early on Saturday morning. The Met Office warned of the potential for heavy snowfall, particularly in higher elevations, which would create hazardous driving…

On Friday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, according to a statement from a NATO spokesperson on Saturday. The two leaders discussed a wide range of global security issues impacting the Alliance. Farah Dakhlallah, the spokesperson, provided details of the meeting in a brief statement. In addition to meeting with Trump, Rutte and his team also engaged with Congressman Mike Waltz, who is set to become Trump’s national security adviser upon his return to the White House. They held discussions with other members of Trump’s national security team as well. NATO shared…

Highlights On November 21, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Pam Bondi, the former Attorney General of Florida, to serve as U.S. Attorney General. This decision comes after Matt Gaetz, his original nominee, withdrew from consideration amidst allegations that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl and used illicit drugs. Gaetz has denied these accusations, but the controversy led to his removal from consideration. Bondi, a long-time Trump ally, is expected to bring her extensive legal background to the position. Bondi, 59, served as Florida’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, making her one…

Gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in a tribal area of northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 38 people and wounding 29, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s chief secretary, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry. The attack, which took place in the Kurram tribal district, also claimed the lives of a woman and a child, Chaudhry confirmed. He called it “a major tragedy” and warned that the death toll could rise. The Kurram region has long been a flashpoint for tensions between armed Shia and Sunni Muslims over a land dispute near the Afghan border. Two convoys of passenger vehicles were traveling…