On Tuesday, popular trading app Robinhood added Chainlink (CRYPTO: LINK) to the growing number of cryptocurrencies on the platform. The move falls in line with recent comments from co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, who said Robinhood aims to become the "most trusted and easiest-to-use crypto platform." Following the news, Chainlink's price popped as much as 8%, though it has still lost 88% of its value since peaking in May 2021.
The U.S. is further restricting Iran's access to "low-level technology," in response to Iran's April 13 attack on Israel and its military support for Russia, according to a posting Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The U.S. is adding to the list of items that require a license for export or re-export to Iran, including items made abroad with U.S. technology, the posting said. The new restrictions build on the Commerce Department's February 2023 action targeting Iran's involvement in supplying drones to support Russia's war on Ukraine.
A wide variety of illegal drugs, a gun and nearly $100,000 in cash were seized, according to the sheriff’s office.
Indian drugmaker Biocon , looking to grab a piece of the exploding weight-loss drug market as early as possible, is developing its own version of Novo Nordisk's wildly popular Wegovy and is prepared to conduct a clinical trial next year if needed, the CEO told Reuters. Wall Street has forecast the market for this new generation of obesity treatments reaching at least $100 billion by the end of the decade, and Biocon is taking steps to be a part of that windfall. "We're going to develop semaglutide for India even if it requires a clinical trial," Chief Executive Officer Siddharth Mittal said in an interview of the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic.
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday Middle East economies would grow at a slower pace this year than it previously projected as the war in Gaza, attacks on Red Sea shipping and lower oil output add to existing challenges of high debt and borrowing costs. The IMF revised down its 2024 growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to 2.7% from 3.4% in its October regional outlook. The downward revision was driven by conflicts in Sudan, the West Bank and Gaza, as well as oil production cuts by Gulf countries weighing on activity.
Texas Rangers RHP Jack Leiter will make his MLB debut Thursday, less than three years after the team made him the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 draft.
The Nasdaq composite made a positive reversal during morning trading Thursday as investors digested a growing plate of earnings news and gained some ground. Meanwhile, chip giant Nvidia undercut its 50-day moving average on the stock market today, testing the bulls. An hour and a half into the session, the Nasdaq composite edged less than 0.2% lower, then reversed bullishly to erase small losses to post a 0.4% gain.
Passengers experienced extensive delays at Dubai International Airport after the heaviest rain in decades caused havoc in the United Arab Emirates.Footage recorded by @kanish20ten shows passengers crowding the Emirates connection desk at the airport.The recorder said he had been “stuck” in the airport for 21 hours on April 17.Emirates said on Thursday that travelers departing Dubai were once again able to check in for their flights.“Emirates extends our sincerest apologies to impacted customers who have experienced delays and disruption to their travel plans caused by bad weather and road conditions. We appreciate how difficult it is for everyone affected,” the company said on X.Flights into Terminal 1 and check-in for flights out of Terminal 3 resumed on Thursday, Dubai International Airport said. Credit: @kanish20ten via Storyful
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate moving above 7% this week to its highest level in nearly five months. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.1% from 6.88% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.39%. When mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting how much they can afford at a time when the U.S
The future king appeared relaxed as he took part in his first public event since his wife’s cancer diagnosis was revealed.
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Dickey Betts, who wrote and sang the Allman Brothers Band’s No. 1 hit "Ramblin' Man," died at his home in Florida.
“Shaky foundations”. That’s how Dr Hilary Cass characterised the ground that gender medicine was built on in this country. In a health system where clinicians are typically cautious, where emerging areas are treated carefully and medicines well-regulated, the Cass Review determined “quite the reverse” had been true when it came to gender care for children.
Forgotten at Tottenham, the resurgent defender is making a timely case for an England return with Bayern Munich
The late actor Paul Walker’s brother, Cody Walker, has a common sense l look about the shift towards electric cars.
Juror dismissed from Trump hush money trial as prosecutors seek to hold former president in contempt NEW YORK (AP) — A juror in the hush money trial of Donald Trump was dismissed after expressing doubt about her ability to be fair and impartial. The status of a second New Yorker picked for the panel was in limbo Thursday amid concerns that some of his answers in court may not have been accurate. The setbacks in the selection process emerged during a frenetic morning in which prosecutors also ask
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. The sanctions were meant to hold Iran accountable for its weekend attack and to deter further such activity. But the practical impact is likely to be limited because many of the targeted companies already were subject to U.S. sanctions and the individuals singled out for new sanctions are unlikely to have
The first Challenger 3 tank prototypes have rolled off the production line.
Village Council discussed upcoming railroad maintenance, supporting Earth Day events and amendments to various bylaws at their April 9th regular meeting. After Mayor Owen Torgerson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m., Council amended the evening’s agenda. Initially, the agenda included an in-camera session to discuss matters related to the security of the property of the municipality, but Council decided to remove that item. Council also added an item to the agenda: a letter from Robson Val
PARIS (Reuters) -L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and shrugging off concerns about a slowdown in leading beauty market the United States. The sales growth far exceeded a consensus of a 6.1% rise cited by analysts at Jefferies. Sales growth at the world's biggest beauty company will reassure the market after bearish comments from U.S. beauty retailer Ulta Beauty earlier this month about a faster-than-expected slowdown in the United States.
The Post Office’s response to the presence of bugs in Horizon could be seen as a “cover-up”, a legal executive has admitted.
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