Navalny has greatly increased his own following online after the attempt on his life. A few weeks ago, he managed to reach one of his suspected assassins on the phone and recorded the dramatic conversation. More than 22 million people viewed Navalny’s report titled “I Called My Killer and He Confessed.” The opposition leader insists there are enough details in the report to arrest not only the killers but also those who helped to hide evidence of the crime. … [Read more...] about Chaos Engulfs Airport as Navalny Lands Back Home to Face Down Putin
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What Explains Bitcoin’s Resurgence?
Billionaire converts like Saylor, Fidelity’s Abigail Johnson, and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, among many others, lend the asset meaningful credibility — replacing to some extent the fringe libertarians and crypto-anarchists who for years were the loudest proselytizers. Listen to these new investors and themes repeat throughout. Bitcoin’s continued resilience in the face of protocol forks, bugs, exchange hacks is frequently cited. It boasts a near 100 percent record of uptime since inception and has settled trillions of dollars worth of transactions without reversal. In a monetary regime where negative real interest rates seem entrenched, and likely to go lower yet, zero-yield monetary assets like gold and bitcoin hold new appeal. Many former skeptics cite its recovery from the crash of 2018 as evidence for its strength as a store of value. And indeed, it’s often the second rally that convinces. The first time, your interest may be piqued, but you are wary of … [Read more...] about What Explains Bitcoin’s Resurgence?
Thornton scores 1st goal for Toronto in win over Senators
"We have a lot of fun out there," Thornton said. "I think we’ll continue to keep growing as a line because we are having fun and we get excited before every game. I think you can tell each game we’re getting better and that’s a real good sign." … [Read more...] about Thornton scores 1st goal for Toronto in win over Senators
Corporate earnings don’t look great. But the drought may be over soon
London (CNN Business)It's report card season for Corporate America. Companies are starting to release their earnings for the fourth quarter of last year, and so far it doesn't look like many blue chip stocks are going to get a passing grade. There's good news though: 2021 is likely to be a lot better. … [Read more...] about Corporate earnings don’t look great. But the drought may be over soon
Russell Crowe responds to Twitter troll’s critique of his 2003 Oscar-winning film: ‘Kids these days’
"Lots of folk complaining about lack of sleep during the Pandemic," the Twitter user wrote. "May I recommend Master And Commander starring the usually captivating, attention-grabbing Russell Crowe," he wrote. "I've never made it past the ten minute mark. You're welcome. And thanks Russell." … [Read more...] about Russell Crowe responds to Twitter troll’s critique of his 2003 Oscar-winning film: ‘Kids these days’