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Why and how often do shark attacks happen? Why do shark attacks happen and how common are they? 06:41 A 63-year-old American tourist was severely injured after he was attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas on Sunday, local authorities said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement shared on Facebook that the attack happened shortly after …

08/16 update below. This post was originally published on August 15 Bitcoin has plummeted after soaring to a fresh all-time high this week, with the combined crypto market losing well over $100 billion despite Elon Musk quietly signalling his support. Sign up now for CryptoCodex—A free newsletter for the crypto-curious The bitcoin price, which has doubled since this time last …

Washington — Russia’s Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with President Trump to allow the U.S. and its European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the 3 1/2-year war in Ukraine, special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday. “We were able to win the following concession: …

California unemployment rises to 5.5%, worst in the U.S. as tech falters  Hacker News California unemployment rises to 5.5%, worst in the U.S., as tech falters: ‘It’s brutal out there’  San Francisco Chronicle California unemployment rate worst in the nation, according to state data  KRON4 Bay Area and California bounce back with July job gains after June loss  The Mercury News California’s Labor Market: …

Fed up with U.S. health care costs, these Americans moved abroad  The Washington Post Source link

The U.S. government is investing heavily in AI technology, particularly in software. When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, chances are investors’ thoughts may turn to semiconductors, massive data centers, or cloud computing infrastructure. This is great news for chip powerhouses and hyperscalers like Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Microsoft, Amazon, or Alphabet, but investors could …

In 2014, Apple and Samsung were duking it out to rule the U.S. smartphone market. Samsung was selling devices with large screens, and iPhone fans were demanding a response. It took Apple some time, but the company finally released the iPhone 6, breaking with previous iterations and giving consumers a large-screen option. The iPhone won. But more than a decade …

U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Laura Loomer Posts  The New York Times US halts visitor visas from Gaza used for medical trips  BBC Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown  Rolling Stone US state department stops issuing visas for Gaza’s children to get medical care after far-right campaign  The Guardian CAIR Says State Dept. Ban on Gaza Visas …

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts “a full and thorough” review, a move that has been condemned by pro-Palestinian groups. The department said “a small number” of temporary medical-humanitarian visas had been issued in recent days but did not provide a figure. The U.S. issued …

Topline The White House has created “dynamic scorecards” to measure U.S. companies’ loyalty and support for President Donald Trump’s agenda, a White House official confirmed to Forbes in an email Friday, revealing the grading system as it continues pressuring large firms to align with its economic and social policies. The scorecards will take into account current and future support for …