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A Singaporean man, Malone Lam, pleaded guilty in the US to leading a group that stole $245 million in bitcoin. The group used the stolen money to buy luxury goods and spent large amounts at nightclubs. Lam faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Malone Lam, 22, admitted to running a criminal group stealing cryptocurrency.
The theft involved $245 million in bitcoin.
The group laundered the stolen money, meaning they tried to hide its illegal origin.
Money was spent on expensive cars, watches, clothes, handbags, private jets, and parties.
The group included people from various US states and outside the US who met online through gaming platforms.
They tricked victims into giving private information and sometimes broke into homes to get access to cryptocurrency wallets.
Lam used online nicknames like Anne Hathaway, $$$, and King Greavy.
US authorities say the conspiracy lasted from late 2023 until at least May 2025.
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The US announced a ban on Canadian dairy, most alcoholic drinks, and motorcycles starting in three weeks. This move follows Canada’s decision to add tariffs on $20 billion of US goods, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
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The US will ban certain Canadian products, including dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles.
The ban begins three weeks after the announcement by the White House.
Canada imposed tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods in response to US tariffs.
President Trump stopped Canadian products from winning large US government contracts until trade rules are fair for US goods.
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said Canada wants to reduce reliance on the US and be more independent.
The trade dispute started when the US placed a 50% tariff on some Canadian imports, accusing Canada of unfair treatment to US industries.
This dispute has harmed the long-standing friendly relationship between the US and Canada.
Canadians have responded by reducing travel to the US and avoiding US products, showing strong national feeling.
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U.S. consumers will pay more for some dairy products like milk and cheese because Canada has added tariffs on these goods. This action is part of Canada’s response to trade measures taken during President Trump’s trade policies.
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Canada has imposed tariffs on U.S. dairy products such as milk and cheese.
These tariffs are a response to trade actions by the U.S. government.
The higher tariffs will raise prices for U.S. consumers buying dairy products.
Rick Naerebout is CEO of the Idaho Dairymen's Association and Washington State Dairy Federation.
The issue is linked to the ongoing trade war under President Trump’s administration.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods that make them more expensive.
U.S. dairy farmers and associations are affected by these tariffs and price changes.
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Canada started charging extra taxes called tariffs on about $20 billion worth of products from the United States. These tariffs affect goods like dairy, steel, aluminum, and appliances and are part of an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
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Canada imposed tariffs on U.S. dairy products, steel, aluminum, and home appliances.
The tariffs apply to roughly $20 billion in U.S. goods.
These tariffs began on a Tuesday (specific date not provided).
This action is part of a trade conflict between Canada and the U.S.
The trade war shows ongoing disagreements with no clear solution yet.
Tariffs are extra taxes that make imported goods more expensive.
The dispute affects industries like agriculture and manufacturing in both countries.
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Canada has started charging extra taxes (tariffs) on about $20 billion of U.S. goods. This move matches tariffs that President Donald Trump put on Canadian products and comes after trade talks between the two countries did not succeed.
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Canada began applying tariffs on U.S. goods worth roughly $20 billion.
These tariffs are a response to duties imposed by President Donald Trump on Canadian imports.
The tariffs show increased tension in trade relations between Canada and the U.S.
The two countries had several months of trade talks that did not lead to an agreement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will try to depend less on the U.S. economically.
The tariffs affect a wide range of American products entering Canada.
This marks a significant change in how Canada and the U.S. handle their economic relationship.
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The U.S. and Canada have a trade dispute involving tariffs, which are taxes on goods coming from another country. Matthew Shoemaker, the mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, talks about how these tariffs affect the economy in both Canadian and U.S. border cities.
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The trade dispute involves tariffs between the United States and Canada.
Tariffs are extra taxes placed on imports.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, are sister cities on the U.S.-Canada border.
Matthew Shoemaker is the mayor of the Canadian city Sault Ste. Marie.
The discussion focuses on how tariffs impact the economies of cities on both sides of the border.
Economies on each side are connected because of close trade ties.
The tariffs can affect businesses and jobs in border cities.
Understanding this trade issue helps explain cross-border economic challenges.
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Stablecoins are digital tokens tied to the U.S. dollar designed to move money quickly using blockchain technology. While traditional banks take days and multiple fees to send payments internationally, stablecoins settle transactions in seconds, even outside business hours. However, simply adding stablecoins to old banks is difficult because of outdated systems, so new banks built specifically for stablecoins are being created.
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Sending money through traditional banks often involves multiple middle banks, fees, and delays.
Banks usually don't transfer physical dollars abroad but adjust account balances through complex systems.
Stablecoins are digital tokens linked to the dollar that use blockchain networks to settle payments instantly.
Blockchain payments work 24/7, unlike traditional banking systems that close on weekends and holidays.
Stablecoins can be programmed to automate transactions and react to conditions, useful for future AI payments.
Large banks have old, complex technology and processes, making it hard to fully adopt stablecoin systems quickly.
Creating new federally approved banks from scratch to support stablecoin technology could solve current banking limitations.
A startup named Augustus got conditional approval from the federal agency that oversees banks to explore this new banking model.
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Burton Snowboards chose Denny Bruce as their new CEO. Bruce previously worked for Burton and has led other companies before returning to Burton Snowboards.
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Denny Bruce was once Burton Snowboards' Mid-Atlantic Brand Manager from 2003 to 2005.
Bruce has worked in leadership roles at Vans, Skullcandy, Traeger, and Dickies.
He will replace Donna Carpenter, who was interim CEO.
Donna Carpenter is the wife of Jake Burton Carpenter, the company founder.
Jake Burton Carpenter started Burton Snowboards in 1977 in Vermont.
Burton Snowboards is still privately owned.
The company is nearing its 50th anniversary.
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A historic Chicago skyscraper called the Clark Adams Building is being turned from office space into a residential tower with about 400 apartments. The project will keep the building's original exterior while adding new living spaces, including affordable housing, and preserving its place as a city landmark.
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The Clark Adams Building, also known as the Bankers Building, is located at 105 W. Adams Street in Chicago’s Loop.
It was completed in 1927 and was the tallest building in Chicago’s financial district at the time.
The building is a 41-story Art Deco skyscraper designed by the Burnham Brothers.
The $183.5 million project will convert about 400,000 square feet from office use to 400 apartments, including studios and one- and two-bedroom units.
About 30% of the new apartments (120 units) will be affordable housing for lower-income residents.
The building is a Chicago city landmark with a protected original masonry and terracotta facade.
The interior has lost most of its historic features due to past renovations, so the focus is on exterior preservation and modern apartment upgrades.
The building currently has retail spaces and a hotel that will require careful integration during the conversion.
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The owners of The Blade newspaper in Toledo are trying to sell the paper. If no buyer is found, The Blade will stop printing and publishing online by the end of the year due to ongoing financial losses.
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The Blade’s owners announced they want to sell the newspaper.
If no buyer is found, The Blade will shut down both its print and digital versions by year-end.
The newspaper has faced financial losses for many years.
Block Communications previously planned to close the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette but sold it to a nonprofit group.
The Blade was founded in 1835 and is Toledo’s oldest continuous business.
The paper has won a Pulitzer Prize and been nominated several times for investigative journalism awards.
Mildred Wirt Benson, the original author behind the Nancy Drew books, worked at The Blade.
The Block family has owned The Blade since 1926 but can no longer support it financially.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada depended too much on simple economic connections with the United States over the last 40 years. His statement came as Canada started charging tariffs in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian products.
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Canada’s economy has been closely linked with the U.S. for about 40 years.
Mark Carney said this dependence was “easy” business but now may not be enough.
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on goods from the United States.
These tariffs were a response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports.
Carney’s comments suggest Canada wants to reduce reliance on the U.S. economy.
This move shows growing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
Economic integration means the two countries’ markets and economies are connected.
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Canada is placing tariffs on $20 billion worth of goods from the United States. This action is a response to threats from President Donald Trump, who warned of more measures, including a possible ban on bombsarder planes made in Canada.
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Canada has started charging extra taxes (tariffs) on $20 billion of U.S. products.
These tariffs are a response to actions or threats from the U.S. government.
President Donald Trump has warned he might take more steps against Canada.
One of the possible U.S. actions is banning Canadian-made Bombardier planes.
These trade measures affect goods coming from the U.S. to Canada and could impact prices.
The dispute shows ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
Tariffs are usually used to protect local industries by making imported products more expensive.
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Putting $10,000 into a 6-month certificate of deposit (CD) account now can earn about $200 in interest, depending on the exact rate. Current CD rates are higher than earlier this year but lower than some months in 2025, so locking in a good rate soon might be a smart move.
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A traditional savings account has a very low interest rate of about 0.38% right now.
Inflation is over 3%, so keeping money in low-rate accounts means losing buying power.
Top 6-month CD interest rates currently range from about 4.00% to 4.20%.
At these rates, a $10,000 CD can earn between $198 and $208 after 6 months.
Withdrawing money from a CD early often causes penalties that can cancel out earned interest.
CD rates change with the market and may go up or down; they are higher now than earlier in 2024 but lower than in some parts of 2025.
Online banks often offer better CD rates than traditional banks with branches.
A 6-month CD offers a fixed rate and protects the main money put in the account for that period.
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United Utilities was fined nearly £1 million for illegally releasing raw sewage into coastal areas of Lancashire in June 2023. The sewage pollution affected several seaside towns, causing health risks, beach closures, and a sharp drop in visitor numbers.
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United Utilities pleaded guilty to five environmental permit offenses linked to pollution on the Fylde coast.
The court ordered a fine of £964,225, including costs.
Sewage was discharged for over 35 hours from pumping stations in Blackpool-area towns.
The Environment Agency warned against bathing in eight affected coastal waters.
Tests found harmful bacteria, including E. coli, in the water and on beaches.
Three shellfish beds were temporarily closed due to health concerns.
The problem started after a pipe partially collapsed at a wastewater treatment plant, causing sewage backup.
United Utilities accepted responsibility and apologized for the damage and disruption caused.
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The UK government had to pay the highest interest rate on a 30-year bond since 1998, reflecting challenges in borrowing costs. Higher oil prices and global market worries have pushed up interest rates, which may reduce the government’s financial flexibility before the upcoming budget.
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The UK Treasury paid 5.82% interest to borrow £4 billion through a 30-year bond.
This is the highest interest rate since the Debt Management Office began in 1998.
Rising oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East have increased inflation risks.
Higher interest rates on government borrowing could reduce the budget’s financial headroom by half.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey linked rising inflation risks to energy prices.
Mortgage rates in the UK have increased by about 0.75%, the largest rise in the G7 countries.
Brent crude oil was trading around $97 per barrel, affected by blocked shipping routes and attacks on refineries.
The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee plans to meet next week to decide on interest rates.
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Japanese brewer Sapporo will move some beer production from Canada to the US due to new 50% tariffs on Canadian beer imported into the US. The company plans to shift non-alcoholic beer production for US customers to the US by mid-2027 and is considering expanding production capacity on the US West Coast.
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The US introduced a 50% tariff on beer imported from Canada, increasing costs for companies shipping beer across the border.
Sapporo’s Chief Strategy Officer called the tariffs “out of our control” and said the company will focus on local production.
Sapporo plans to move non-alcoholic beer production for the US market from Canada to the US by the first half of 2027.
The US market is important for Sapporo, and the change will affect its Canadian subsidiary, Sleeman Breweries.
To reduce costs, Sapporo is considering building or buying a brewery or partnering with another manufacturer on the US West Coast.
Sapporo’s flagship brand is the best-selling Asian beer brand in the US.
The company plans to invest up to $2.6 billion by 2030, with around 30% of investment focused on overseas markets.
Sapporo recently partnered with Danish brewer Carlsberg to grow in Southeast Asia, showing its interest in expanding outside Japan.
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Canada started new tariffs on U.S. goods after trade talks broke down with President Donald Trump’s administration. These Canadian tariffs target about $27.6 billion of American products in sectors like farming equipment, dairy, and electronics. The U.S. and Canada have a close trade relationship worth over $1 trillion each year, and the tariffs affect many U.S. states differently depending on their goods exported to Canada.
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President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks failed.
Canada responded with tariffs from 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods.
Canadian tariffs mainly affect dairy, agricultural equipment, electronics, and other products.
The U.S. and Canada trade around $1.3 trillion annually, with $2 trillion in cross-border investments.
Canada is the top export destination for 26 U.S. states.
States near Canada, like Illinois and Texas, trade the most with Canada, with exports including energy and vehicles.
Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties criticized the tariffs, fearing harm to the economy.
Economic experts suggest Canadian consumers may feel the tariffs more due to the U.S.’s larger economy.
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President Trump is considering banning certain foreign goods from the U.S. market, which is a stronger move than tariffs imposed earlier. He threatened to block Canadian company Bombardier from selling jets in the U.S. as part of his trade dispute with Canada, using legal powers that allow import bans under specific trade laws.
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President Trump threatened to stop Bombardier, a Canadian plane maker, from selling jets in the U.S.
This threat came just before Canada started retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods.
Trump suggested that countries wanting access to the U.S. market must build products in America instead of exporting.
Trump also demanded the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and linked that demand to cutting off trade with countries the U.S. has a trade deficit with, like Canada, Japan, and China.
Federal laws give presidents the power to ban imports, which can cause more serious supply problems than tariffs.
A recent Supreme Court ruling blocked Trump’s emergency tariffs but noted presidents can prohibit imports entirely under certain laws.
Trump’s trade official Jamieson Greer said banning imports is extreme but might be needed to respond to foreign tariffs.
Bombardier is important to the U.S. economy, especially in Kansas, where many jobs and suppliers depend on the company, raising concerns among local politicians.
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The article discusses trade tensions between Canada and the United States that are affecting businesses in Kansas. It highlights how Canadian tariffs are having an impact on local industries in the U.S. Midwest.
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Canada has imposed tariffs on certain goods from the United States.
These tariffs are part of an ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the U.S.
Kansas businesses are feeling the effects of these tariffs.
The tariffs make some American products more expensive for Canadian buyers.
This trade fight is causing economic challenges in local U.S. communities.
The issue is part of broader trade tensions between the two countries.
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A new movie called *Artificial* about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will be released in the US on December 25 by Neon. The film shows events around Altman's firing and return as CEO and was previously dropped by Amazon, which is investing heavily in OpenAI.
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*Artificial* is a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, directed by Luca Guadagnino.
The film will premiere at the New York Film Festival in October and release on December 25 in the US by Neon.
Amazon MGM Studios dropped the film in June, saying it would be better released by another studio.
Amazon is investing up to $35 billion in OpenAI, following an earlier $15 billion investment.
Andrew Garfield plays Sam Altman in the movie.
The story covers Altman's firing and reinstatement as OpenAI CEO amid control conflicts.
Other cast members include Yura Borisov as Ilya Sutskever and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk.
Neon is known for successfully releasing award-winning films like *Parasite* and *Anatomy of a Fall*.
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