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Mastercard has teamed up with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments provider Mercury to introduce a new euro-denominated debit card that allows users to spend Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly from non-custodial wallets. This card, reported by Cointelegraph, marks a significant step in integrating digital currencies with traditional payment systems. The new debit card enables European Bitcoin holders to spend their digital assets from self-hosted wallets at any of Mastercard’s over 100 million merchants worldwide. This approach eliminates the need for users to store funds with an intermediary, giving them more control over their assets. Just In 🚨 :#Mastercard partners with #Mercuryo…

Verizon has announced plans to purchase fiber-optic internet provider Frontier Communications in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion. This acquisition is part of Verizon’s strategy to expand its subscriber base and better compete with major rivals AT&T and T-Mobile, who are aggressively marketing unlimited plans and bundled services. Verizon has offered $38.50 per share for Frontier, which represents a 37.3% premium over Frontier’s closing stock price on September 3, just before news of the potential acquisition broke. As part of the deal, Verizon will refinance Frontier’s existing debt, which stood at $11.25 billion as of June 30. Despite the…

Neil Gaiman (Author, commenting on Martin’s writing process): “George R. R. Martin is not your bitch… People are not machines. Writers and artists aren’t machines.” Gaiman defended Martin’s slow writing pace, emphasizing the importance of allowing artists time to produce their best work ​Wikiquote Ron Perlman (Actor, Beauty and the Beast): “Whenever we got to a George R. R. Martin script… it was fluid and funky, weird and kinky, but also had this gravitas, this profound thought that gave it weight.” Perlman admired Martin’s ability to combine quirky storytelling with deep themes​ Wikiquote In a recent blog post, George R.R.…

Tony Bennett (Music legend, co-creator of Cheek to Cheek): “Lady Gaga is one of the finest performers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She’s not just a singer; she’s an incredible musician.” Bradley Cooper (Co-star in A Star is Born): “She is an incredible artist, and working with her was like going on a journey with someone who has no limits.” Lady Gaga is officially engaged, and she made a dazzling statement to the world at her first red carpet appearance with her new fiancé, Michael Polansky, during the Venice Film Festival. The 38-year-old singer and actress proudly…

Tim Burton (Director, Batman): “Michael was the only guy who could really play both Batman and Bruce Wayne. He brought something deep and thoughtful to the role.” Edward Norton (Co-star, Birdman): “Working with Michael was electrifying. He brings an unpredictability and intensity that you just don’t find.” Michael Keaton, a celebrated actor whose career stretches back to the 1970s, recently announced a change to the name he’s been known by for decades. In a surprising twist, Keaton revealed that he will be credited under the name “Michael Keaton Douglas” in all his future projects. This change represents a blend of…

The US Open is in full swing in New York City, drawing in spectators, including celebrities like Serena Williams and Kerry Washington, who gather at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center to enjoy thrilling matches and sip on signature cocktails. However, for the players, the experience is vastly different. In recent interviews, Aryna Sabalenka, the 2023 US Open runner-up and current semifinalist, and Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open champion, shared some behind-the-scenes details about what it’s like to compete in this high-stakes tournament. How To Watch US Open Tennis Women’s Semifinals, TV Channel — For the first time…

Welcome to the launch of the first-ever Official NFL Team Valuations by CNBC, where professional football teams are ranked based on their overall franchise value. This comprehensive assessment, conducted by senior sports reporter Michael Ozanian, takes into account each team’s revenue, profit, and debt, providing a detailed picture of the financial landscape of the NFL as the season kicks off. Worth $11B, the @DallasCowboys are the most valuable franchise in the @NFL.@MikeOzanian joined us to break down @CNBC’s new 2024 Official NFL Team Valuations list. pic.twitter.com/ZxrOSOPaUb — Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) September 5, 2024 As of this year, the average NFL…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s attempt at humor fell flat on Thursday after he tried to mock Senator J.D. Vance for an awkward moment at a bakery. While campaigning in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Walz, a Democrat, took a jab at Vance, a Republican from Ohio, who had struggled to engage in conversation with a bakery worker during a visit to Holt’s Sweet Shop in Valdosta, Georgia. “I have no problem picking out donuts,” Walz quipped, referencing the incident. Tim Walz’s Minnesota AG faces backlash after celebrating Brazil’s censorship of Xhttps://t.co/xbHsPbXEOM — RTNews (@ResistTNews) September 4, 2024 Adding to the banter, U.S. Senator…

Engineers have developed a groundbreaking type of robot that harnesses the natural capabilities of living fungi to control its movements and environmental sensing. This innovative biohybrid robot, designed by an interdisciplinary team from Cornell University in the United States and Florence University in Italy, uses electrical signals from an edible mushroom called the king trumpet to navigate and respond to its surroundings. “It is about creating a true connection with the living system… so you’re seeing the physical response, because those signals we can’t visualize, but the robot is making a visualization.” Biohybrid robots controlled by electrical impulses — in…

Initial autopsy results for four of the seven people who died when a superyacht sank off the coast of Italy last month indicate that they succumbed to “dry drowning,” a condition where victims do not have water in their lungs, tracheas, or stomachs. The yacht, named Bayesian, sank in a storm near the Sicilian port of Porticello on August 19. The term “dry drowning” or “atypical drowning” is not widely accepted in the medical community, but it is sometimes used to describe cases where individuals experience respiratory issues after being submerged in water, even if minimal water is present in…

SpaceX is gearing up for a busy day with two planned rocket launches, beginning with the deployment of its latest batch of Starlink satellites. After a brief delay due to unfavorable weather, the company is now set to launch on Thursday, September 5. This mission, part of SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to build its Starlink satellite constellation, will take off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 11:33 a.m. EDT (1533 GMT). The Falcon 9 rocket tasked with this mission will carry 21 Starlink internet satellites, including 13 with the new “Direct to Cell” capability, designed…

Scientists were taken by surprise when an asteroid, previously undetected, entered Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday. This one-meter-wide asteroid, named 2024 RW1, was discovered just eight hours before it lit up the sky over the Philippines in a fiery display. Fortunately, the asteroid was small enough that it burned up completely and did not cause any damage. However, its sudden appearance serves as a stark reminder of the potential threats that lie hidden within our solar system. The incident highlights the ongoing risks posed by space rocks, from smaller, unexpected asteroids like 2024 RW1 to massive ones, such as those nearly…

Private sector payroll growth in August was the slowest in over three and a half years, reflecting increasing concerns about a weakening labor market. According to ADP, companies hired only 99,000 workers in August, falling short of both the revised July figure of 111,000 and the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 140,000. This marked the weakest month for job growth since January 2021. August Private Payrolls Rise By Just 99,000, Marking Smallest Gain Since 2021 – American Liberty News https://t.co/SbcpCH1cYl — David A. Landes (@LandesOne) September 5, 2024 Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist, noted that the labor market has experienced…

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s love story didn’t always shine as brightly as a “Firework.” The couple, who first crossed paths at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016, had their share of ups and downs before finding a deeper connection that binds them today. On the September 4 episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Perry opened up about the complexities of their relationship, revealing that their start wasn’t as seamless as fans might think. “We weren’t really in it from day one,” Perry confessed, explaining how they initially had different mindsets. Bloom, having just come off a long period…

In the labyrinthine world of silicon chips and AI dreams, Nvidia stands tall—a titan in a realm where the stakes are high and the rules are ever-changing. This week, whispers turned to shouts as rumors swirled about the tech giant’s latest entanglement with the law. Talk of subpoenas and investigations filled the air, a chorus of concern over whether Nvidia’s empire had grown too vast, too unchecked. #Nvidia denies receiving a subpoena from the #DOJ as part of an antitrust investigation, contradicting recent reports. What’s next for the AI chip giant? 👇https://t.co/3eaKUNKEFV #Stocks #Antitrust #AI #Investing #trending pic.twitter.com/2OkQaTLdjc — INDIGOLABS…

The Internet Archive is a nonprofit digital library founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle. It offers free access to a vast array of resources, including books, movies, music, software, and over 866 billion archived web pages through its well-known Wayback Machine. The Wayback Machine allows users to view historical versions of web pages, which has proven valuable in preserving the history of the internet, combating disinformation, and even serving as legal evidence in court cases​ Wikipedia and Wayback Machine Some notable projects include: The Great 78 Project, which aims to preserve old music records from before 1972​( Wikipedia ). The…