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Bitcoin miners in Texas are temporarily powering down their operations amid the state's ongoing energy crisis. Texas, known for its affordable energy and accommodating regulations, is a favored location for mining giants like Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc...

After leaving Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), a former executive has resigned from the company he subsequently joined as CEO. Here’s a look back at Dave Clark’s clash with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and the ex-Amazon executive's potential political aspirations. What...

Texas declared a power emergency Wednesday evening and relied on emergency operations to avoid blackouts and outages. The Energy Reliability Council of Texas, responsible for managing the state's power grid, announced a "level 2 emergency" due to limited supply. ERCOT called for all...

A Texas woman named Abigail Jo Shry was charged with threatening to kill federal judge Tanya Chutkan who is overseeing former President Donald Trump’s prosecution, The New York Times reports. Shry, from Alvin, Texas, threatened to kill Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, two days ...

On Sunday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took to Twitter, alleging that Hunter Biden’s business activities were essentially those of President Joe Biden, accusing them of extracting millions from corrupt oligarchs in exchange for political favors. What Happened: In his tweet, Cruz stated, “...

The price of electricity briefly spiked over 800% in Texas during the weekend as the South continues to be battered by this summer's extreme heat wave. The price of a megawatt-hour rose to more than $2,500 on Sunday at 8 p.m. in most grid sectors across the state, due to an expected rise in demand...

With a wealth of $239 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world. Despite his large wealth, Musk has previously spoken out about material possessions and sold several houses he owned. A new report and internal probe showed a glass house may have been under construction for Musk in Texas...

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have been the two leading vote-getters for many months in Republican polls, emerging as the top two GOP candidates for the 2024 election. One recent poll showed a surge in support for a Republican candidate. But that candidate isn...

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate a Florida-funded program that has transported migrants from Texas to California and Martha's Vineyard. What Happened: Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with Texas Bexar...

Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis may have violated campaign rules during a recent helicopter ride near the border of the United States and Mexico. The ride comes as DeSantis is ramping up his 2024 election campaign and using immigration as a major campaign issue. What...

The state of Texas reportedly requires all electric vehicle charging companies to have both Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) charging standard NACS and rival charging standard CCS to be part of the program to electrify highways using federal dollars. What Happened: Texas, where Tesla headquarters...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, signed a bill into law that prohibits the establishment of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in public colleges and universities in the state. What Happened: The law will prohibit the requirement of diversity statements from job...

An attempted smash-and-grab involving a group of seven people was arrested in Southwest Houston after the group allegedly tried to steal a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ATM from Smokie’s Smoke Shop in the early hours of Friday morning.  What Happened: According to a report by ABC13, the suspects...

Elon Musk's expansion into Texas has raised concerns among rural residents who initially welcomed him. As his companies, SpaceX and The Boring Company, rapidly develop massive construction sites, locals question their ability to handle environmental risks. What Happened: In Bastrop County, Texas,...

United States Bitcoin Corp (USBTC) has inked extensive multi-year contracts to accommodate 150,000 Bitcoin mining rigs, among notable companies such as Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), reflecting a recovery of the mining sector, striving to bounce back after a challenging 2022. The...