How Watch Duty Became an Essential Resource for Angelenos During Wildfires: “We Get Love Letters”

On the day of the Palisades fire’s outbreak, social media was filled with recommendations for people in Los Angeles to install Watch Duty to keep track of the fire’s progress and receive evacuation notices. Over the course of four days, from Tuesday to Friday, the app saw a doubling of its user count compared to any previous period, as stated by Mills.

Barry Diller to Take Over IAC Reins As CEO Exits

As a devoted follower, I’m sharing the news that the board of directors at IAC has given the green light to a plan for spinning off their share in the home services platform Angi. This move is designed to distribute this stake among IAC’s shareholders. The esteemed executive, Mr. Levin, will depart from IAC once the spinoff is complete. Interestingly, he will then assume the role of Executive Chairman at Angi, working hand-in-hand with CEO Jeff Kipp as we embark on this new chapter together.

How the 2025 Oscars Could Save Los Angeles (and Themselves)

Despite the heart-wrenching devastation caused by the wildfires, they have the power to inspire us and bring us together in remarkable ways. For instance, just as Barbra Streisand’s performance at the Emmys following September 11 brought healing to many souls, or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s posthumous Grammy win in 1971 united us despite our differences, these wildfires could also stir within us a sense of unity and purpose similar to Michael Moore’s passionate speech at the Oscars during the early days of the 2003 Iraq War.

Bitcoin mining showed strong growth in 2024 despite halving: report

2024 saw Bitcoin mining achieve notable achievements as per the recent analysis by H.C. Wainwright’s analysts Mike Colonnese and Dylan Scales. Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a remarkable 121% increase compared to last year, ending the year at approximately $93,390. It outperformed all other asset classes. The primary factors contributing to this surge were the introduction of … Read more

Pompliano urges Trump: Bitcoin is ‘good for the U.S. economy over the long run’

Renowned Bitcoin proponent and investor, Anthony Pompliano, has shared three recommendations for President-elect Donald Trump to assist him in becoming the “Bitcoin pioneer” or “first Bitcoin president. Renowned Bitcoin supporter and investor, Anthony Pompliano, provided three suggestions to President-elect Donald Trump with the aim of making him the “first Bitcoin-savvy president. 1. Repeal SAB 121 … Read more