Last updated: April 16, 2024 16:11 EDT | 1 min read Publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 Corp announced on April 16 the initialization of self-mining operations at its new Salt Creek facility, only 78 days after breaking ground in the area.The Texas-based facility boasts a favourable energy profile, which is expected to reduce mining costs by 30% compared to the firm’s hosting facilities.Hut 8 Expands Its Mining FleetThe new site energization represents just one-third of the entire facility, charged with 63 megawatts (MW) of power in total.“With Salt Creek, we gain critical control over our miner fleet and…

A Republican lawmaker is urging the Federal Trade Commission to probe the China-based parent company of fast fashion retailer Temu over its alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., on Tuesday sent a letter to the FTC calling out PDD Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, Pinduoduo and Temu, for “harmful business practices here in the United States.” The letter urges the FTC to investigate after a pair of class action lawsuits were filed over concerns about the Temu app and data privacy. “Whether it’s Tiktok or Temu, behind these friendly English words hide three nefarious letters —…

   Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News said Tuesday that they had settled a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet’s lies about the 2020 election. “The case has been resolved pursuant to a confidential agreement,” OAN attorney Chip Babcock told . Both parties declined to share details about the settlement. The case against OAN was one of a spate of lawsuits filed against right-wing outlets in the aftermath of the election. In the wake of the 2020 presidential contest, pro-Donald Trump outlets spread lies wrongfully suggesting President Joe Biden had not been legitimately elected president. Smartmatic filed…

 The Bitcoin halving event is fast approaching and investors are bracing themselves for its impact. As of press time, it’s only seven days away. History shows that the aftermath of the halving event is heavily correlated with a rise in Bitcoin prices. Bitcoin’s eminence in the market means that even coins like Cosmos and Bittensor might be affected by the halving event. Cosmos and Bittensor holders have begun diversifying their crypto assets. The Q2 crypto market may trigger some drastic market changes and they’re all just trying to secure their investments. For these investors, Raffle Coin is the foremost crypto asset…

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At one point during the Barbie press tour, it felt as though Margot Robbie might never return to her beachy style again. From her every-shade-of-pink wardrobe to her artfully curled peroxide blonde hair, dressing up as the famous doll made for a convincing PR stunt at each premiere and event. The world duly lapped it up.Instagram contentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.With that chapter now firmly behind her, Robbie has taken the opportunity to experiment with something different. Unveiling a new midi-bob at the Breakthrough Awards on Sunday, Robbie looked luminous, showing off sandy-blonde…

Justin Bieber was feeling the love from fans and his wife, Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin), at Coachella. Justin, 30, commemorated his experience at the annual music festival by reposting fan footage captured of him and Hailey, 27, snuggling up in the crowd of a performance. In the clip, shared via Instagram on Monday, April 15 and set to the song “My Love Mine All Mine” by Mitski, Justin can be seen patting his wife’s head before leaning in to kiss her on the forehead. The duo also wrapped their arms around each other while swaying along to music. Justin went…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a legal shield from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.Nearly identical bills introduced in Iowa, Missouri and Idaho this year — with wording supplied by Bayer — would protect pesticide companies from claims they failed to warn that their product causes cancer, if their labels otherwise complied with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations.CAN USING WEED KILLER GIVE YOU CANCER?But legal experts warn the legislation could have…

The circus is full of compelling acts, dangerous stunts and entertaining performers. One performer who is part of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is Skyler Miser, who stars as the Ringling Rocket. During the show, in some cases three times a day, Miser acts as a human cannonball — she’s blasted through the air out of a rocket. Even though this is Miser’s first time performing as the Ringling Rocket, she’s no stranger to circus life. She was born into it, she told Fox News Digital during a stop in Worcester, Massachusetts. ‘MY WORLD HAS CHANGED FOREVER’: OHIO GIRL’S BIG SUCCESS IN…

Wawa has been handing out complimentary cups of joe as it commemorates six decades of retail operations.  Fans and customers of the convenience store chain can score a free hot coffee so long as they visit one of its over 1,000 locations on Tuesday, the company said.April 16 represents the opening date of Wawa’s first-ever store. The convenience store chain has dubbed it “Wawa Day.” Customers can pick any size for their free 60th anniversary coffees, per Wawa. The giveaway does not apply to any of its cold coffee offerings.  Wawa projected earlier this month the number of free coffees…

House Speaker Johnson says he’s not resigning House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s not resigning as momentum grows for ouster 11:15 Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a new call by another Republican lawmaker to step down or face removal, but he said Tuesday he’s not resigning.Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie said Tuesday that he’d co-sponsor a motion to vacate the speaker filed last month by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. She laid the groundwork for an eventual vote to strip Johnson of his gavel after he worked with Democrats to approve a government funding package and…

Washington    The US economy’s enduring strength and a “lack of further progress” on inflation means the central bank likely won’t cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting just two weeks away, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday. “The recent data have clearly not given us greater confidence” that inflation is headed toward the central bank’s 2% goal, Powell said during a moderated discussion hosted by the Wilson Center. Instead, he said, there are indications “that it is likely to take longer than expected to achieve that confidence.” “Right now, given the strength of the labor market and progress on inflation so far, it’s appropriate to allow restrictive…

Tickets are now on sale to see Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton, Spamalot) in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical.Produced by Thomas E. Rodgers, Jr., Renee Rodgers, Martian Entertainment(Carl D. White and Gregory Rae) and Vanessa Williams and Elizabeth Curtis, A Wonderful World will begin previews on October 16, 2024 and open on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. With a book by Aurin Squire (“This Is Us,” “The Good Fight”) and featuring songs made famous by Louis Armstrong, A Wonderful World is co-conceived by Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee Christopher Renshaw (The King and I, Taboo) and Andrew Delaplaine, and directed by Renshaw. Cast and full creative team for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will be announced…

After the questioning of a juror, Merchan admonished Trump for seeming to talk in a way that was audible. “I will not have any jurors intimidated in this courtroom. I want to make this crystal clear,” Merchan said. Merchan allowed the juror, whose Facebook post was at issue, to enter the courtroom so that Trump’s lawyer, Blanche, could question her. Before the potential juror entered, Merchan warned Blanche that he shouldn’t treat this moment as a cross-examination but rather just asking simply what the social media post was about. The juror explained, “I think I was going to my car…

Certain changes occur in the body with age. Researchers are seeking to understand changes that happen with aging, what they mean, and what people can do to modify these changes. A recent study showed that tissue in older mice and humans has a buildup of a specific lipid called bis(monoacylglycero)phosphate (BMP). The researchers found that exercise can help decrease this buildup of fat in humans. Some changes in the body are inevitable as people get older. However, researchers are still trying to fully understand all the changes that happen and what they mean for the health of aging adults. A…