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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins discusses the Trump administration’s actions on cryptocurrency regulation and more on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Bitcoin valued at $15 billion has been seized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) from a massive “pig butchering” network, and in what officials say is the “largest forfeiture action in U.S. history.” Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, unsealed an indictment Tuesday charging Chen Zhi, also known as “Vincent,” leader of the Prince Holding Group, in connection with the crypto scam scheme, based out of Cambodia.Zhi, 37, who is still at large, is also accused of directing Prince Group’s operation of…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsLocal NewsThree candidates are running to represent the Mayerthorpe area on the Northern Gateway Public Schools boardPublished Oct 14, 2025  •  4 minute readPublic school trustee candidates in Mayerthorpe, Sangudo and area are (l-r) Brenda Doherty, Deb Koloski and Sandy Morton. The election for the Northern Gateway Public Schools board is Oct. 20. Photo by Brad QuarinArticle contentOn Oct. 20, Mayerthorpe-area voters will choose their representatives on the public school board, in addition to voting in the town council or county council election.Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentNorthern Gateway Public Schools…

US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefitsThe federal government will begin phasing out paper checks for Social Security and other federal payments by September 30.CheddarThe second wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be distributed this week, with this month marking the first under the agency’s new paperless policy.Starting in October, most recipients will need to have a direct deposit set up with your bank account or use a Direct Express card.The change from paper checks to direct deposit comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March ending…

Thanks for reaching out. Yes, I’m interested in your one-week project, which you’ve described as a “sprint”—a fun euphemism for seven days of sheer panic. When do you need me? Darn, I’ll actually be on a cruise with my family that week, but I suppose I could find a quiet corner near the soft-serve machine to crack open my laptop. What’s my day rate, you ask? It’s steep—but commensurate with my over fifteen years of experience in a highly specialized field. You don’t have the budget for that? I see. Well, in the interest of working together in the future,…

Traders work on the floor at New York Stock Exchange American at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., April 10, 2025.Jeenah Moon | ReutersStocks fell Tuesday, resuming the selling seen late last week, as trade worries were reignited overnight by China.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 504 points, or 1.1%. The S&P 500 lost 1.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite shed nearly 2%.The selling was led by the AI shares that have driven the bull market, but also were the biggest losers during Friday’s rout. Nvidia lost nearly 4%. Tesla and Oracle lost 3.8% and 4.3%, respectively.After…

US stock futures turned lower on Tuesday after China retaliated to US shipping curbs, reviving trade-war fears for investors waiting for Wall Street’s biggest banks to kick off earnings season. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) slid 0.4%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) dropped 0.7%. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) sank 0.9% to lead the retreat. Stocks are reversing from Monday’s strong rebound amid a fresh round of retaliation from Beijing to President Trump’s tariff threats, which has soured market hopes of avoiding a US-China tit-for-tat trade war. China said it has placed sanctions on five…

News producer Martin Kimber reveals a new earning avenue for freelancers. Image source: LinkedIn Sadly, print’s dead. News outlets want video, audio, and experts who can deliver fast and feed our attention spans. Here’s how freelancers can cash in on the shift News outlets are binning their print-first approach. For example, City AM just hired Martin Kimber, formerly of Sky News, as their new Head of Video and Audio. His job? Build out reels, podcasts, and video content that actually get clicks and people talking. However, this calls for another level of talent and skill. PRs and multimedia companies need…

The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some intraday buyers on Tuesday following the Asian session downtick, though any meaningful appreciation seems elusive amid expectations that domestic political chaos could delay the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) rate hike plans. Apart from this, the upbeat market mood could undermine the JPY’s safe-haven status and cap gains. However, speculations that authorities could intervene to stem any further weakness in the domestic currency warrant caution for JPY bears.Meanwhile, traders are still pricing in the possibility of an imminent BoJ interest rate hike by the end of this year. This marks a significant divergence in comparison…

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont headquarters in Berlin. VTDigger file photo Vermont Blue Advantage will no longer offer any Medicare Advantage plans in the state for 2026.  On October 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont announced Vermont Blue Advantage would not continue coverage for the 26,000 people in the state on its individual Medicare Advantage plans for next year. The company is also ending all existing employer-sponsored retiree plans. Whether the company will return to Vermont’s insurance landscape in the future, “depends on whether market conditions improve, or new opportunities open that would enable Vermont Blue Advantage to…

Nurse Freelance Platforms MarketWorldwide Market Reports has recently released a comprehensive research study titled “Nurse Freelance Platforms Market Size and Forecast 2025-2032: Breakdown by Manufacturers, Key Regions, Types, and Applications.” The report has been developed using a combination of primary and secondary research methodologies, ensuring a detailed and accurate analysis. Drawing insights from both historical data and future projections, the study highlights the expected growth of the Nurse Freelance Platforms market in terms of both value and volume over the forecast period. It provides an in-depth understanding of key market drivers, challenges, opportunities, and restraints shaping the industry landscape.Furthermore, the…