Why MicroStrategy’s shares surged after Tesla bought $ 1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin

[ad_1] An illustration of bitcoin on euro banknotes. Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto via Getty Images MicroStrategy shares have risen more than 700% since August, when the Virginia-based enterprise software company became one of the first to adopt bitcoin buying for its corporate treasury. Michael Saylor, its chairman and CEO, is an outspoken bitcoin evangelist and … Read more

3 best shopping destinations for Raptors star Kyle Lowry, ranked

[ad_1] The Toronto Raptors didn’t get the start they hoped for after being a quarterfinal to the Eastern Conference final. Kyle Lowry has signed a one-year, $ 30 million free agency deal and is expected to enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Despite this being the most successful era in Raptors franchise history, … Read more

More than 10 hours with Bravely Default II

[ad_1] Screenshot: Nintendo / Square Enix / Kotaku Bravely Default II offers a throwback to a simpler time where heroes lined up on one side of the screen, fought monsters across the screen, then flushed and repeated until peace and stillness be brought back to earth. I’ve spent over 10 hours with it, and while … Read more

Trump impeachment trial: live and video updates

[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know: Former President Donald J. Trump’s second impeachment trial begins in earnest Tuesday in the Capitol, as National Guard soldiers continue to guard the area following the Jan.6 attack on the building.Credit…Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times Former President Donald J. Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday afternoon, … Read more

Vaccine recipients report ‘COVID arm’ and other side effects, but doctors say not to worry – WCCO

[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out, we are learning more about potential side effects after each dose. Some patients have flu-like symptoms ranging from skin rashes, while others have no symptoms. RELATED: Poll: More than half of Americans think splitting the bill on the first date is a good … Read more

Unemployment fraud can create a nightmare for taxpayers

[ad_1] Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images Millions of Americans will receive tax forms for unemployment benefits this filing season. However, many will get them by mistake due to fraud, creating a potential headache for recipients. At least $ 36 billion was lost due to irregular unemployment benefits, largely due to fraud, in early … Read more

Suns squeak past Cavs for 14th win of the season

[ad_1] An interesting and thrilling game until the end, the Phoenix Suns overtook the Cleveland Cavaliers with a vintage Devin Booker game. Booker posted 36 points and received some really loud MVP chants from the 1,500 fans in attendance. In a hero games reversal, Chris Paul led the Suns over the Mavericks a week ago … Read more