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Could Bitcoin reach $250,000 in 2025? The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) soared 119% in 2024, and the bulls have been out in full force lately, making predictions about where the cryptocurrency is headed this year. Most recently, the head of research at Fundstrat, Tom Lee, said the price of one Bitcoin could reach as

Trump announces $500B Stargate AI project: 'Country will be prospering like never before' WASHINGTON - President Trump announced on Tuesday a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence infrastructure, aiming to outpace rival nations in the business-critical technology. Trump said the joint venture, called Stargate, will build data centers and

LA wildfires could bring higher used vehicle prices for automakers, car buyers Beau Boeckmann stood outside his Ford dealership in the San Fernando Valley last week staring at a thick cloud of smoke that enveloped the sky a mere 9 miles to the south. The raging Palisades wildfire was far enough away for Boeckman to

Progresso Soup Drops sell out soup-er fast: When more of the hard candy will drop Progresso unveiled a new, innovative way for soup lovers to satisfy their taste buds last week, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. The soup company last Thursday announced the launch of Soup Drops, a chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy drop

In a nutshell: Planters opens applications for 3 new NUTmobile drivers Have you ever dreamed about driving the world's largest peanut on wheels? For 90 years, Planters, the nut and chocolate snack company, has offered college graduates with the dream to pursue just that. For one year, three standout job applicants − "Peanutters" − are

Thousands of space heaters sold on Amazon recalled for concerns over electric shock, fire The recalled heater was sold online in the U.S. at Amazon.com from August 2024 through October 2024 for about $90. A space heater sold on Amazon is being recalled due to the potential to cause an "electric shock," resulting in a

What will we be drinking in 2025? Americans are chasing moderation. A new survey now says 49% of Americans plan to drink less in 2025. They said that even before the U.S. surgeon general called for a warning about alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. The beer, spirits and wine industries were already prepared for

S&P 500, Dow close at highest levels since December on Trump's softer tone on tariffs Wall Street closed higher Tuesday, apparently cheering President Donald Trump's first day back in the White House after his speeches seemed to show a softer stance on tariffs, economists, said. The broad S&P 500 index ended at its highest level

5 Medicare changes for 2025 every retiree should know A new year often means adjusting to a new health insurance plan with a different set of benefits and costs. Those on Medicare aren't exempt from this. Original Medicare's cost and coverage change annually. This affects how much you pay and the type of supplementary insurance

The Daily Money: Trump takes aim at DEI Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money, new president edition. Making good on his campaign pledge to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion across federal government, President Donald Trump has already thrown the weight of the White House behind growing Republican opposition to diversity measures that

The top 12 ugliest pickup trucks ever made A pickup truck is, by nature, a utilitarian design. So it’s somewhat more difficult to make it stylish than, say, a sensual and curvaceous sports car or a grand old Mercedes 600. That said, there’s no reason a truck must be outright ugly. Someone should have told

How to conduct layoffs without discrimination: Ask HR Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR professional society and author of "Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.” Have a question?