Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen and venture capitalist Tim Draper launched Grow California with $40 million to elect moderate state legislators and oppose a union-backed wealth tax that would impose a 5% levy on net worth exceeding $1 billion.
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Year: 2026
Norway’s PM agrees crown princess had ‘poor judgement’ over Epstein links
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit’s own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.
Bitcoin Hashrate Falls 12% After US Winter Storms Hit Miners
Bitcoin mining activity has suffered its sharpest setback in four years after severe winter storms forced large operators to scale back production.
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Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.
Bitcoin’s 7% Drop to $77K May Mark Cycle Low, Analyst Says
Bitcoin may have found a floor after sliding roughly 7% to $77,000 over the weekend, according to analyst PlanC, who argues the move could mark a pullback.
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After ICE raids… a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed
Businesses in Little Village – known as the “Mexico of the Midwest” – are suffering after weeks of immigration raids.
Rape trial puts Norway’s royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince’s blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.
Silver Plunges Record 36% as Precious Metals Suffer Historic Collapse – Bitcoin About to Rally?
Precious metals experienced catastrophic losses as silver recorded its largest intraday drop in history at 36% and gold plunged over 12%, wiping out $15 trillion in market value following Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, while Bitcoin fell to a nine-month low of $82,000 amid accelerating ETF outflows.
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Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.