NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets that are unique and irreplaceable. Unlike fiat currency or other cryptocurrencies, NFTs cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. This makes them appealing to collectors and investors looking for a way to invest in digital art and other rare items. For tropoFarmer, an NFT enthusiast, the scarcity and… Continue reading How tropoFarmer Started Investing in NFTs
Grand jury indicts man in Buffalo supermarket shooting
By CAROLYN THOMPSON BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man accused of killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo appeared in court Thursday, standing silently during a brief proceeding attended by some relatives of the victims after a grand jury indicted him. Payton Gendron, 18, wore an orange jail uniform, a mask and… Continue reading Grand jury indicts man in Buffalo supermarket shooting
‘Extreme disappointment’ from Piscataway Tribe as Maryland law fails to rename Route 210
Despite earlier reports, Indian Head Highway in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is not being renamed. Last month, Gov. Larry Hogan signed a law dedicating the 20-mile stretch of Route 210 as Piscataway Highway. But the bill doesn’t actually change the name of the road. The Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed to WTOP that the language… Continue reading ‘Extreme disappointment’ from Piscataway Tribe as Maryland law fails to rename Route 210
Parents convicted in college scam remain free during appeal
BOSTON (AP) — Two men convicted of buying their kids’ way into top universities will stay out of prison while they appeal their cases in the college admissions bribery scheme, a Boston judge ordered Thursday. Also Thursday, another judge ruled that a woman who worked for the mastermind of the scheme and took online classes… Continue reading Parents convicted in college scam remain free during appeal
Prosecutors Debunk Mesa County Clerk’s 2020 Election Claims
DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors in a western Colorado county said Thursday they found no evidence of tampering in the 2020 presidential election as alleged by a clerk who has become a prominent voice among those promoting former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election. The Mesa County District Attorney’s Office presented its findings… Continue reading Prosecutors Debunk Mesa County Clerk’s 2020 Election Claims
Jury convicts man of killing woman, kids, suggests life term
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A jury convicted a man Thursday of killing a woman and her three children last year in their northeastern Indiana home and recommended he serve life in prison without parole. The Allen County jury found Cohen Hancz-Barron of Fort Wayne guilty of four counts of murder following a seven-day trial… Continue reading Jury convicts man of killing woman, kids, suggests life term
Oklahoma OKs nation’s most restrictive abortion ban
By Sean Murphy | Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Legislature gave final approval Thursday to another Texas-style anti-abortion bill that providers say will be the most restrictive in the nation once the governor signs it. The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.… Continue reading Oklahoma OKs nation’s most restrictive abortion ban
2 Hospitalized In West Baltimore Shooting, Police Say
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two men were wounded Thursday in a shooting in West Baltimore, authorities said. Shortly after 2 p.m., officers were called to the 2400 block of Edmondson Avenue, where they found a 24-year-old man and another man shot, Baltimore Police said. Both victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment. The extent of… Continue reading 2 Hospitalized In West Baltimore Shooting, Police Say
Weekend things to do: Date-night destinations; Chris Bosh & his new beer; top tribute bands in Boca Raton
Don’t let the name fool you — Brightline’s third annual #305Weekend is a sweet deal for the 954 and 561, too. Celebrating three years of intercity service in South Florida, the rail line is offering $3 and $5 one-way fares between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach on Friday through Sunday, which ought to… Continue reading Weekend things to do: Date-night destinations; Chris Bosh & his new beer; top tribute bands in Boca Raton
Al Horford cleared to return for Celtics; Marcus Smart expected back, but Boston without Derrick White for Game 2 vs. Heat
The Boston Celtics found themselves with NBA playoff math working in their favor Thursday. Although guard Derrick White left the team for the birth of his child, the Celtics got guard Marcus Smart and big man Al Horford back in their mix for Thursday night’s game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Smart, who… Continue reading Al Horford cleared to return for Celtics; Marcus Smart expected back, but Boston without Derrick White for Game 2 vs. Heat