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Bitcoin is once again having a moment

Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 1:58 pm

Bitcoin is once again having a moment

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The world’s largest cryptocurrency recently soared past $41,000 for the first time in over a year and a half — and marking a 150% increase so far this year. The recent rally for volatile bitcoin coincides with the prospect of exchange-traded funds being launched based on spot bitcoin. Industry advocates say that could make entering the cryptoverse easier, while lowering some of the well-documented risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Republicans are still favored over Democrats on issue of taxes…Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 1:57 pm
The U.S. Border Patrol says it’s overwhelmed by a change in human smuggling routesSun, Dec 10, 2023 at 1:55 pm
UAW says over 1,000 workers at VW plant in Tennessee have signed cards seeking union representationFri, Dec 8, 2023 at 11:46 am

Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

Four GOP presidential candidates to square off in fourth debate

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:05 am

Four candidates have qualified for the fourth Republican presidential debate. It’ll be the smallest debate stage so far this year for the Republican party. The RNC says Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie have qualified for this evening’s debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The candidates will be squaring off just under six weeks before the Iowa caucuses. As he’s done before, front-runner Donald Trump is skipping the debate. He’ll be holding a fundraiser in Florida instead.

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White House continues push for more Ukraine aidTue, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:51 pm
U.S. sends humanitarian supplies to GazaTue, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Biden’s job approval hovers at 40 percent – RealClearPoliticsTue, Dec 5, 2023 at 7:05 am

Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

CFP Snub Of 13-0 Florida State Spills Into Halls Of U.S. Senate

Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 6:52 am

When Florida State was denied a spot in the championship playoff despite its 13-0 record, Senator Rick Scott is demand the selection committee provide all communications related to the decision. He’s suggesting 1-LOSS Alabama may have won a spot due to the SEC’s mega-broadcasting deal with ESPN. But Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville says the decision was based on strength of schedule. He ought to know-Tuberville says-since as a former college coach his Auburn Tigers were denied a championship berth in 2004, despite a perfect 13-0 record.

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Son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer [R-ND] Charged With ManslaughterFri, Dec 8, 2023 at 3:36 pm
Senator J.D. Vance Says WaPo Op-Ed Invites “Open Rebellion” Against U.S.Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 3:26 pm
Senator Kevin Cramer’s Son Involved In Deadly Police Pursuit CrashThu, Dec 7, 2023 at 5:33 pm

Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

The FDA promotes transgenderism

Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 11:32 am

The FDA promotes transgenderism

VERBATIM: The agency is encouraging the Research Institute for Gender Therapeutics to conduct tests on a new puberty-blocking hormone for boys, suggesting that government approval for such a drug might be forthcoming in the future. So far, the Food and Drug Administration has NEVER approved a medications SPECIFICALLY to help children live as the opposite sex. The drugs currently used for that purpose are actually designed to treat actual diseases. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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