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Crypto lender CRED files for bankruptcy

WILMINGTON, Del. -- A leading cryptocurrency lender is requesting bankruptcy protection as a result of some alleged shady dealings. Cryptocurrency lender CRED Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Saturday before the United States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. According to its filing, CRED lists estimated assets between $50 million and $100 million. Their current liabilities range from $100 million to $500 million, but the actual figure is not known. Last month, a cryptic email sent to users states some "irregularities" in […]

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Business & Lifestyle

ESPN to lay off 300 workers, won’t fill 200 open jobs

BRISTOL, Conn. (UPI) -- ESPN announced Thursday it will lay off 300 employees and will not fill about 200 open positions, marking its largest number of job cuts in five years. The sports network, which is owned by Disney, employs about 6,000 people worldwide, 4,000 of whom are in Bristol, Conn. It laid off 300 employees during a round of cuts in 2015. "Today is hard because ESPN has always been -- and will always be -- fortified by its […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Five tips for maintaining a professional image for your business

Maintaining a professional image is an essential criterion for the success of businesses in almost all sectors. Business marketing The area of marketing is enormous and covers a wide range of things. Get this wrong, and you are likely to be viewed in a way different from how you anticipated. Unfortunately, in the world of business, people remember mistakes for a significant period. Therefore, it is advisable to really analyze your marketing strategies before using them on members of the […]

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In Your Home

How to feng shui your office for increased productivity

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that seeks to find balance and harmony. The philosophy uses the five main elements – wood, water, metal, earth, and fire. Applying the philosophy to your workspace may contribute to the success of your company. Here are some tips on how to Feng Shui your office for increased productivity. Wood Wood symbolizes growth and vitality. Use as much wooden furniture as possible and make sure it has curved edges because sharp edges are […]

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National

Gray wolves stripped of federal endangered species protections

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday it was lifting endangered species protections for gray wolves in the United States, saying the 45-year recovery of U.S. wolves has "exceeded all conservation goals." U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt compared the success of wolves protected in regions of the country under the Endangered Species Act to that of the bald eagle. "Today's action reflects the Trump Administration's continued commitment to species conservation," said Bernhardt in a statement. "After […]

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Science News

N.C. man sets up backyard camera, ‘accidentally’ films rare black coyote

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- A curious homeowner in Hendersonville, N.C. wanted to know about the happenings in the wooded area behind his property. Having heard urban legends about mysterious creatures walking the woods, the man thought it wouldn't hurt to place a camera in that direction. It would be hidden, but not overwhelmed by obstructions to block a clear view of the woods. That way, he would be able to see various kinds of wildlife appearing from the trees. Little did […]

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East Central Illinois Region

Sources: Illinois Region 3 shutdown coming Sunday

CHICAGO (The Center Square) – Region 3 of Illinois under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 reopening plan will be joining most of the state with increased restrictions on bars and restaurants. Several sources confirm the mitigation measures prohibiting bars and restaurants from having indoor service would start Sunday morning at 12:01 a.m. Region 3 includes Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Greene, Hancock, Jersey, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, and Scott counties. West-central Illinois lawmakers and mayors gave Ezike […]

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Life & Style

If your body suddenly jerks while trying to sleep, this is what it means

Our bodies are often very interesting things. They can inform us when something isn't quite right. One of these signals our body gives out is the occasional twitching. After a long day at work, you're ready for bed and would like to fall asleep. However, you have this sudden twitching interruption. You're likely wondering if there's something wrong. Fortunately, it's nothing to panic about. What is this and why does it happen when trying to sleep? Scientists call this twitching […]

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World

Study: Future pandemics will be quicker, deadlier without change in strategy

BONN, Germany (UPI) -- International experts in a new scientific study warned on Thursday that pandemics like COVID-19 will emerge more often in the future unless more targeted efforts are made to control them. The 62-page assessment by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) says future pandemics will spread quicker, kill more people and cause greater economic damage than COVID-19 unless there's a "seismic shift" from reaction to prevention. Experts said while pandemics typically originate in diverse […]

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