Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht served 12 years of a double life sentence (plus an additional 40 years) before US President Donald Trump pardoned him in January, freeing him from prison and sparking a wave of other pardons that continues through this month. This feature made CoinDesk’s 2025 Most Influential list. Ulbricht, who was convicted […]
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We all know Herculesbut Disney Cruise Line’s new ship – the Disney Destiny – puts a twist on the classic film and story in several ways. Disney has been releasing cinematic versions of its animated films for years, but Hercules Aboard Destiny is not just another musical and is distinct from more recent adaptations. On
NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! The Indianapolis Colts, desperate at quarterback after injuries to Daniel Jones and backup Riley Leonard, are tapping a retiree to potentially lead the way in a playoff run. Philip Rivers, the former Los Angeles Colts and Chargers quarterback who turned 44 on Monday, will be welcomed
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Michael B. Jordan nominated for Golden Globes after “Sinners” Michael B. Jordan is celebrating his first career Golden Globe nomination, and he’s giving a lot of credit to a role that pushed him further than ever. The actor earned a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for playing twins Smoke and Stack
Pye Finance has raised a $5 million seed round led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures, the company announced in a press release Monday. The round also included participation from Solana Labs, Nascent, Gemini and others, the company said. The startup is building an on-chain marketplace on Solana for time-locked staking positions, with the goal of
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Want a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you are looking for the Monday puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands Tips and Answers for Monday, December 8 (Game
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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! The four finalists for the Heisman Trophy were announced Monday evening. Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia, Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin will travel to New York in hopes of hearing their
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NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles! A person of interest in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was in custody Monday, police said. The person of interest, who has not been identified, was arrested at an apartment complex in Buffalo, New York, the New York Post reported. The New
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US President Donald Trump has not written a crypto policy. It has not negotiated legislation or developed regulatory guidelines. But without the White House’s sweeping demands and the pressure he put on his political allies in Congress, it’s hard to imagine the industry would have enjoyed the many major successes it celebrated in its first
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This photo collage shows Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signing the high-speed train project on December 8, 2025. — Facebook/Mohamed bin Salman Fan Club Rail agreement signed by MBS and the Emir of Qatar. High-speed train project to be completed in six years. The train
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