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US Hacker Sentenced for Laundering Billions in Bitcoin Heist

A U.S. court has sentenced hacker Ilya Lichtenstein to five years in prison for helping to launder money from one of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts ever. Lichtenstein pleaded guilty last year to...

Four Things We Learned from Donald Trump’s First Week as President-Elect

Donald Trump has wasted no time setting the stage for his second term as president after winning the election. In just one week, he has made bold moves, giving a clear idea of his priorities and...

Snoop Dogg Launches New Jewelry Line “Lovechild”

Snoop Dogg is closing out an eventful year with one final project—a jewelry line. The iconic rapper and entrepreneur is teaming up with Metal Alchemist and Gamma to release Lovechild, a collection of...

Donald Trump Names Key Cabinet Members Quickly, Picks Loyal Supporters and Unusual Choices

According to The Washington Post, Donald Trump has been moving quickly to select members for his Cabinet and key administration roles, even faster than during his first term or compared to other...

What Trump’s Return Might Mean for Africa: Deals Over Diplomacy

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, one thing seems certain: he’ll likely continue to favor quick deals over slow, careful diplomacy. This style could bring both...

Trump Taps Musk to Help ‘Dismantle’ Government Bureaucracy

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Elon Musk to lead a new government initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency, or “Doge” for short. This new role is designed to...

Kamala Harris Returns to “Where It All Began” After Presidential Election Loss

Vice President Kamala Harris is spending time with her family after losing the 2024 Presidential election. Her niece, Meena Harris, shared photos of Harris smiling and playing Connect Four with her...

Donald Trump’s Day One Promises Face Legal and Logistical Challenges

Donald Trump has promised big changes on his first day if he returns to office in January 2025. He’s vowed to deport large numbers of people, undo many of President Biden’s policies on education, fire...

Trump Urges Putin to Avoid Escalating Ukraine War

President-elect Donald Trump recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, advising him not to escalate the Ukraine conflict, according to a source familiar with the call. Trump also spoke...