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Why is the Donald Trump judge reading out tweets from New Yorkers in court?
Social media content considered in the jury selection included footage of people celebrating Biden's election victory, and a post that described Trump as "dumb".
Julian Assange supporters to protest his extradition in the metaverse
Jeremy Corbyn among 'avataar' speaker at virtual event planned as part of the ongoing campaign to free the WikiLeaks co-founder.
Sam Bankman-Fried: Crypto prices up as FTX founder charged with defrauding investors
The cryptocurrency market went green after FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was charged with defrauding investors.
Hurricane Ian - Live Updates: Maps show path of storm set to hit Florida
The Category 4 storm is set to hit Florida with catastrophic wind damage and heavy flooding.
Bitcoin price rises ahead of US crypto bill
Bitcoin has rebounded above $30,000 after a proposed US bill could initiate sweeping changes for cryptocurrency regulation.
Bitcoin: What Biden’s new law could mean for crypto investors
The Biden administration unveiled its long-awaited executive order on cryptocurrency regulation today, but what does it mean for investors?
Steve Hanke: 'We know the price of bitcoin, but not its value ... it's probably zero'
Economist and former adviser to Regan administration talks about bitcoin, CBDCs and Milton Friedman's prediction.
'Crypto lobby groups are dictating terms in Washington'
'Lobbyists are talking and lobbying with hundreds of millions of dollars in Washington DC in an effort to dictate favourable regulatory terms,' economist and former adviser to Regan administration tells Yahoo Finance in an interview.
Tesla shares sink as Twitter users back Musk's 10% stock sale
Musk, who is the world's richest man, launched the poll in response to criticism he did not pay enough tax, promising to abide by the result.
Bill Ackman forced to abandon Universal Music SPAC deal by SEC
The company said in the release that it had had multiple discussions with the SEC attempting to change its mind but that it will look for a new merger partner instead.
JPMorgan buys £3.5bn UK wealth app Nutmeg ahead of Chase launch
The splashy deal comes as JPMorgan prepares to launch into the UK retail banking market later this year.
Goldman Sachs staff ordered to show vaccine report before returning to office
Goldman employees are expected to return to the office on 14 June, and workers who have been vaccinated can work in the office without a mask.
Bitcoin rallies as El Salvador makes it legal tender
One expert believes other developing countries will follow in El Salvador's footsteps.
Miners send FTSE soaring as Europe recovers from Yellen sell-off
US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen sparked a sell-off on Tuesday afternoon after suggesting US interest rates may need to rise soon to stop the economy 'overheating'.
AstraZeneca resubmits US data for COVID vaccine after criticism
AstraZeneca said the new data was 'consistent' with numbers released earlier this week, following criticism from watchdogs in the US.
Stripe, payments company founded by Irish brothers, worth $95bn
Fresh funding round raises $600m, nearly tripling valuation from less than a year ago.
Boeing 777 planes grounded in Japan and US after mid-air engine fire incident
US airline safety regulator investigates Boeing fleet after engine on flight 328 catching fire and falling apart over Colorado neighbourhood.
DAVOS 2021: EU president unveils plans to spot and tackle future pandemics
Ursula Von der Leyen called for a Paris-style deal on biodiversity and US help to build a global 'digital economy rulebook' in her speech at Davos Agenda 2021.
Ohio lawmaker who asked racist question to head health panel
State Sen. Stephen Huffman caused an uproar last June when he asked whether the “colored population” is more susceptible to the coronavirus because they “do not wash their hands as well as other groups.” He later apologized.
Florida man accused of being in Capitol riot arrested at Biden inauguration
Samuel Camargo faces four charges including civil disorder, knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority.
Kenosha killing suspect Rittenhouse's bond terms changed after bar visit
Attorneys for Rittenhouse did not object to the changes. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two amid protests last year.
'We need more': Cities and hospitals feel pinch of Covid-19 vaccine shortages
Vaccine-makers Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are scheduled to ship about 8.6 million doses next week.
Trump supporters threatened state Capitols but failed to show
A huge law enforcement presence and the quick arrests of U.S. Capitol rioters dampened enthusiasm, sources said.
Arizona GOP wants to censure Cindy McCain over gay marriage, Biden support
In response, McCain questioned whether the current party leadership represents Republican values.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged in Flint water crisis
A decision in 2014 left the city with lead-contaminated water and a regional outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that killed 12 people.
European markets close higher amid Trump impeachment and Biden's stimulus plan
Investor attention turns to incoming Biden presidency and COVID stimulus as Donald Trump becomes the only US president in history to be impeached twice.