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Cryptocurrency prices show mixed movements with Bitcoin near $62,833 and Ethereum around $1,744.Cryptocurrency markets display varied price changes, with Bitcoin trading near $62,833, up 0.99%, and Ethereum around $1,744, up 0.24%. Other notable coins like Binance Coin and Avalanche also show modest gains, while some altcoins experience slight … Source link

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Pop legend Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75 following hospital treatment for an illness in Portugal, leaving behind a $57 million ($US40m) fortune and secret property empire. The Welsh superstar built the vast real estate fortune alongside her property developer husband, Robert Sullivan. The couple reportedly acquired 22 homes across Berkshire and London, a farm in New Zealand, and a premier villa in Albufeira, Portugal valued at $15 million ($US10m). The international investments served as a financial safety net for the 1980s icon, who shot to superstardom with global smash hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and…

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Banners celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence hang outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2026. Kylie Cooper | ReutersDelaying Social Security reform could have negative effects on the bond market and the economy, new research shows. The findings — published June 26 by George Mason University’s Mercatus Center — come on the heels of the annual Social Security trustees report. The agency projects that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, or OASI, trust fund may be depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032 — three months earlier than projected the previous year. Just 78% of…

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This spring, Ryan Bosworth stepped into the role of interim head of the Department of Applied Economics in Utah State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS). He hopes to expand upon the work and improvements of the department’s previous leadership in refining existing programs and creating new opportunities to prepare students for careers.Bosworth feels that APEC has opportunities for growth through the faculty’s strong research, teaching and Extension initiatives and that determining which changes to make will be a challenging and rewarding task.“It will be hard to tackle everything at once,” Bosworth said. “I will have to rely…

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Key Points Labour lawmakers advocate for complete prohibition of cryptocurrency political contributions. Byrne spearheads initiative to eliminate digital asset loopholes in campaign finance. Dodds proposes reducing maximum electoral expenditure thresholds. Legislators address startup party financing and international interference concerns. Reform UK financing controversy intensifies parliamentary scrutiny ahead of debate. Members of the Labour Party are preparing to advocate for a complete prohibition on cryptocurrency contributions to political entities as controversy surrounding Reform UK’s financing intensifies. This initiative addresses digital asset donations alongside broader electoral finance vulnerabilities, increasing ministerial pressure before upcoming legislative proceedings. Parliamentary Push for Enhanced Electoral Finance Regulations…

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AFTER 16 months of setbacks, rehabilitation and sheer determination, Endurance Martial Arts athlete Chloe Williams has proven that persistence can be just as rewarding as standing on the top step of the podium. Williams claimed a silver medal at last weekend’s Victorian Black Belt Selection Championships, earning her place among Victoria’s representatives for the Australian team ahead of this month’s Korean Open in Chuncheon. Competing in World Taekwondo Poomsae, the discipline of performing precise patterns rather than sparring, Williams faced one of the strongest fields of the weekend, progressing through a division of eight competitors to reach the gold medal…

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Many investors consider adding another mutual fund even if they already have 3 to 5 SIPs running, believing that owning more funds automatically leads to better returns and diversification. However, experts say the number of SIPs matters far less than whether each fund serves a distinct purpose in the portfolio.According to Aditya Agarwal, Co-Founder, Wealthy.in, “If an investor already has 3-5 SIPs, the real question isn’t whether to add another fund, but whether each fund in the portfolio is serving a distinct purpose.”Let’s take a look at the key checks investors need to consider.Every SIP should have a defined roleAgarwal…

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In terms of geography, the Indian market reported a 22.9 per cent year-on-year growth and a 7.6 per cent sequential growth. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported mixed market and vertical performance during the first quarter of FY27, owing to macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds.All vertical segments of TCS, aside from the consumer business, showed positive annual growth. Among the verticals, Energy, Resources and Utilities, and Life Sciences led growth on a year-on-year basis. However, on a sequential basis, the energy, life sciences, and manufacturing verticals declined between 0.5 per cent and 4 per cent.While BFSI performance…

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