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Why Has Satoshi Nakamoto Scheduled Bitcoin's Halving?

May 12, 2021

Bitcoin halving is one of the most important events in the crypto community, and it's highly anticipated. It has a far-reaching impact on other cryptocurrencies as well as the price of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin ETFs - How Does it Work?

May 12, 2021

With ETFs, investors don't really have to own assets, it allows them to enlarge their investments.

What is the Aim of Bitcoin?

May 12, 2021

Since Bitcoin is a decentralized ledger, this makes it easier for people to transfer money to each other no matter where in the world they are.

Bitcoin Compass Robot in the UK

May 12, 2021

These days, skepticism is the order of the day when the word cryptocurrency is mentioned, but this seems destined to change, because of the trading robot the platform provides for traders.

Scientists Race to Study Variants in India as Cases Explode

By Aniruddha Ghosal, Krutika Pathi | May 12, 2021

Sc A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better.

Elon Musk Moves Ratings as Host of 'Saturday Night Live'

By Lynn Elber | May 12, 2021

Elon Musk moved a cryptocurrency's value and TV ratings with his "Saturday Night Live" appearance.

Frameline to Cohost Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park

By Jim Provenzano | May 11, 2021

Frameline, the San Francisco Giants and SF Pride present the first-ever Pride Movie Nights June 11 & 12, with an outdoor screening of the new film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "In the Heights."

Buff & Shirtless, Potter Gets Patrick Swayze Vibes on Social Media

May 11, 2021

"I make stuff out of clay," says hunky, 20-year old ceramic artist Theo Hirschfield on his Instagram page. And it has made him a social media sensation with many hoping he will recreate the iconic scene from the romantic drama "Ghost."

Actress Samira Wiley Welcomes Baby Girl with Wife Lauren Morelli

By Emell Adolphus | May 11, 2021

The "Handmaid's Tale" actress celebrated Mother's Day as new mothers to a baby girl.

Inclusivity Isn't Just 'In' Style: It is Style

By Kilian Melloy | May 11, 2021

Fashion brands are increasingly adopting a new style statement: Inclusivity. In turn, they are gaining credibility and respect from marginalized market sectors along with visibility.

Reversing Trump, US Restores Transgender Health Protections

May 11, 2021

The U.S. will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, the Biden administration announced, reversing a Trump-era policy that sought to narrow the scope of legal rights in sensitive situations involving medical care.

Drive & Drag at Southland Mall — Photos by Steven Underhill

By Steven Underhill | May 11, 2021

Drag fans enjoyed fun shows at Hayward's Southland Mall May 7-9, as "RuPaul's Drag Race" stars and their hunky backup dancers put on a series of shows for fans in cars and at up-close outdoor VIP tables.

6 Reasons for Travel Insurance Coverage Beyond Peace of Mind

SPONSORED CONTENT | May 11, 2021

A variety of plans allow travelers to customize everything from deductibles to the maximum amount of coverage. Find a plan that suits your needs and budget, knowing you have the option for accident and sickness travel medical, too.

Pfizer Vaccine Expanded to US Children as Young as 12

By Lauran Neergard, Candice Choi | May 11, 2021

U.S. regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, offering a way to protect the nation's adolescents before they head back to school in the fall and paving the way for them to return to more normal activit

FAA Seeks Fines Against More Misbehaving Airline Passengers

May 11, 2021

Federal officials said Monday they are pursuing civil penalties against two more passengers for interfering with airline crews, the latest in a surge of such cases in recent months.

AIDS Virus Used in Gene Therapy to Fix 'Bubble Baby' Disease

By Marilynn Marchione | May 11, 2021

A gene therapy that makes use of an unlikely helper, the AIDS virus, gave a working immune system to 48 babies and toddlers who were born without one, doctors reported Tuesday.

NowThis Editor Versha Sharma to Take Over at Teen Vogue

By Leanne Italie | May 11, 2021

Teen Vogue has chosen Versha Sharma, a top editor at NowThis, to replace Alexi McCammond as editor in chief after a swirl of controversy over McCammond's past anti-Asian and homophobic tweets.

Poll: Most in US Who Remain Unvaccinated Need Convincing

By Lauran Neergard, Hannah Fingerhut | May 11, 2021

Fewer Americans are reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine than just a few months ago, but questions about side effects and how the shots were tested still hold some back, according to a new poll.

Why Some Straight Men Have Sex With Other Men

May 11, 2021

The author of "Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility among White Men in Rural America" investigates why some men who identify as straight have sex with other men.

Out Trans Bishop Elected in Evangelical Lutheran Church

By Kilian Melloy | May 10, 2021

For the first time, a major denomination of the Christian faith tradition has elected an out transgender cleric to bishop.

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