Global Nation: Biden nominates Gina Ortiz Jones for Air Force undersecretary; Fil-Am leaders urge other Americans to add voices against anti-Asian hate; ‘Hunger Ward’ social activist team wears Alexis Monsanto at Oscars

[Inquirer.Net](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) Global Nation  USA & CANADA  [The bright future of cryptocurrency](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog The internet is abundant with promises for the future of cryptocurrency. A quick Google search will show you positive headlines from thousands of crypto enthusiasts. Investment in cryptocurrencies keeps going to the Moon and beyond! If you’re planning to enter the crypto space, you should get in there as soon as you can! Talk of... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Las Vegas casinos see billion dollar revenue in March](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog It looks like great news for Las Vegas casinos and their gaming revenue! Nevada reported earlier that their revenue had soared 72%, making it $1.1 billion in March. This is fantastic news, considering the pandemic has halted the occupancy of casinos to 50%. The revenue totaling 1.066 billion is a significant improvement considering February revenue... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Spotify shares fall after muted paid subscriber growth forecast](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog Shares of Spotify Technology SA fell 8% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after its forecast of subdued current quarter paid subscriber numbers overshadowed upbeat first-quarter growth in countries such as the United States and India. While Spotify has seen a sharp rise in subscribers during the pandemic as people stayed at home due to lockdowns,... 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Spears, 39, has been under a conservatorship since 2008, but rarely takes part in court hearings and has not publicly commented on the legal arrangement where a court-appointed adviser controls her personal... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [HODL your horses as cryptos face possible hurdles ahead](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog Evolving rules, environmental concerns and competition from central banks threaten to undermine many of the world’s fast-growing crypto assets, crypto and macro experts said, while creating opportunities for those able to adapt. Europe and the United States are both working on regulating digital assets and their providers – moves welcomed by investors, who hope the... 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Jones, an Air Force veteran served in Iraq as an intelligence officer before twice running as the Democratic candidate for Texas’s 23rd Congressional District in 2018 and 2020. She was deployed in Iraq with the 18th Air Support... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [Factbox: How Biden’s wealth tax hikes would fund childcare, community college](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog President Joe Biden on Wednesday will propose raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans to pay for pre-kindergarten and community college education and paid leave for healthcare. The $1.8 trillion plan involves $1 trillion in new spending and $800 billion in tax credits. WHAT AMERICANS WOULD GET Universal pre-kindergarten: Biden will ask Congress to provide $200... 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It appeared to be killing more Black and brown patients than whites. For Latinos, there was an additional warning sign: language. Patients who didn’t speak much, or... [Share this article](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog)  --------------------------------------------------------------- [California Climate Credit lowers PG&E residential customers’ bills this month](k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog) k1zZ8Prk9Bg1z_iXWZD3-IoEjLxGJog SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) residential customer bills will be lower this month thanks to the California Climate Credit.   The credit created by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), is part of the state’s efforts to fight climate change. The credit will lower bills by $41.82 for PG&E residential customers receiving both natural... 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