Technology
Energy Used For Bitcoin Mining Set to Triple: Study
The energy used for bitcoin mining is increasing exponentially, a study says.
Eli Ridder
U.S. Politics
Several Killed In Texas High School Shooting
A rising casualty number defined another high school shooting in the United States.
World · Asia
13 Killed During Church Bombings in Indonesia
Suicide bombers killed nine and injured several on Sunday morning.
Finance & Markets
Near Half of Pro-Tech South Africans Will Invest in Crypto: Survey
A survey finds that 47 per cent of the respondents will invest in 2018.
Finance & Markets
Kodak Raising Crypto Funds for Image Copyright Blockchain
Kodak is creating its own cryptocurrency in attempts to raise money to protect the copyright of their platform's image media.
U.S. Politics
Trump Says U.S. Set to Leave Iran Deal
President Donald Trump is set to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Finance & Markets
Crypto Investors Expect Trades to Continue after India Ban
India's ban on transactions involving cryptocurrencies is not expected to be a significant damper to the growing trade industry.
Finance & Markets
975 People File Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Cash
Angered users have filed a lawsuit over BTC and BCH confusion.
U.S. Politics
U.S. Agencies Expecting Shutdown
OMB tells federal agencies to brace for a shutdown as the budget vote goes down to the wire.
U.S. Politics
Shutdown Ends: Trump Signs Budget Bill
United States President Donald Trump signs off on a two-year budget bill passed by Congress overnight, avoiding a longer government shutdown.
U.S. Politics
U.S. Senate Passes Budget Bill
The United States Senate passes the budget bill, sending it off to the House of Representatives.
World
Russians Denied Olympic Appeal
Hours before the opening ceremony, 45 more Russian athletes lose their appeal to compete in PyeongChang.
U.S. Politics
Rand Paul Holds Up Budget Deal Vote
U.S. Senator Rand Paul is holding up the vote as a midnight deadline nears, threatening a bill that would avert another government shutdown.
U.S. Politics
Shutdown Confirmed: U.S. Senate Back In Session
The United States government shutdown has been confirmed as the Senate heads into recess.
U.S. Politics
Trump Attacks British Healthcare
U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes NHS after watching Fox And Friends.
U.S. Politics
Lawmaker Train Strikes Truck
A train carrying United States Republican lawmakers collided into a dump truck.
World · Africa
Kenyan Broadcasters Cut As Opposition Leader Sworn In
Kenya’s three main private broadcasters have their signal turned off ahead of Raila Odinga’s swearing in ceremony.
U.S. Politics
Second Memo Corroborates Steele Dossier
A breaking report from the Guardian newspaper confirms a second dossier corroborating the Steele Dossier is being used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
U.S. Politics
FBI Deputy Director McCabe Quits Early
Andrew McCabe is stepping down early from his post as deputy director of the FBI.
World · Middle East
Kabul Defense University Attacked By Militants
The Marshal Fahim National Defense University in Kabul came under attack early on Monday morning.
World · Middle East
Massive Explosion Kills 95 In Kabul
A large explosion rocks the center of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
U.S. Politics
Trump talks business, press in Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump caused an impression at the World Economic Forum in Davos as he talked "America First" and touted U.S. success.
World · Asia
Hospital Fire Kills Dozens In South Korea
Sejong Hospital in southeast Korea went ablaze in a fire that resulted in several deaths.
U.S. Politics
Trump Open To Interview With Mueller
United States President Donald Trump states he’s open to the special counsel interview and gives an update regarding his stance on DACA.