#Bitcoin barely hits key K threshold, rattling investors

#Bitcoin barely hits key $20K threshold, rattling investors

“Bitcoin barely hits key $20K threshold, rattling investors” Bitcoin struggled to stay above the key $20,000 threshold Monday as the leading cryptocurrency weathers a prolonged selloff that has sparked fear and uncertainty among investors. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, rose a modest 4% to $20,648 as of 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday,…

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#Thousands of flights cancelled over holiday travel chaos

#Thousands of flights cancelled over holiday travel chaos

“Thousands of flights cancelled over holiday travel chaos” Thousands of flight delays and cancellations upended schedules over the busy Juneteenth and Father’s Day travel weekend – the latest sign of ongoing travel chaos as carriers contend with staffing shortages and bad weather. A total of 921 within, into or out of the United States were…

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#South China hit by severe rains, triggering floods

#South China hit by severe rains, triggering floods

“South China hit by severe rains, triggering floods” BEIJING, June 19  – Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and mudslides in rural areas, as the first bout of summer rains reached the peak of their power. Streets turned to swollen rivers as cars and single-story houses were swept away in…

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#DA Melinda Katz used security detail like Bill de Blasio

#DA Melinda Katz used security detail like Bill de Blasio

“DA Melinda Katz used security detail like Bill de Blasio” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz tasked her publicly funded security detail with helping her move — similar to former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s documented misuse of his protection team. The top Queens prosecutor’s use of her security detail was reminiscent of how de Blasio — who…

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