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On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin closes the week trading at the $97,000 level. Shares of Coinbase drop after reporting a surge of more than 130% in revenue from last year. Also, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacts to a recent JPMorgan research report suggesting the stablecoin issuer may have to sell its bitcoin to comply with new U.S. proposals.On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin closes the week trading at the $97,000 level. Shares of Coinbase drop after reporting a surge of more than 130% in revenue from last year. Also, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reacts to…

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Many filers worry about an IRS tax audit. Here are some of the top red flags, according to tax pros.Many filers worry about an IRS tax audit. Here are some of the top red flags, according to tax pros.    Maria Korneeva | Moment | Getty Images As millions of taxpayers file returns, many worry that certain claims could boost their chances of being picked for an IRS audit.  After an infusion of funding, the agency said it aimed to more than double the audit rate for the wealthiest taxpayers. But the IRS’ future priorities are unclear amid changing leadership and a Republican-controlled Congress and White…

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Organizations are seeing a rise in cybersecurity attacks against application programming interfaces, or APIs, and aren’t always prepared to defend themselves.Organizations are seeing a rise in cybersecurity attacks against application programming interfaces, or APIs, and aren’t always prepared to defend themselves.    Anyaberkut | Istock | Getty Images Organizations are seeing a rise in cybersecurity attacks against application programming interfaces (APIs), the mechanisms that allow software components to communicate and exchange data with each other using a set of rules and protocols. The question is, are they prepared to defend against these assaults? A November 2024 report by cloud provider Akamai…

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The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald Trump, saying the news agency’s stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion. It represented a significant escalation by the White House in a four-day dispute with the AP over access to the presidency. The administration has blocked the AP from covering a handful of events at the White House this week, including a news conference with India’s leader and several times in the Oval Office. It’s all because…

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Police officers reported a boy was “found unresponsive” on Friday in a community pool in Lauderhill. Leer en español Fire rescue personnel and police officers responded to the Sunny Lake community at Northwest 56 Avenue near 25 Street, according to the Lauderhill Police Department. An 11-year-old girl said a group of kids was playing when they started screaming someone was drowning, so she pulled him. “I was able to grab him and lay him on the deck I was getting ready to try to do CPR but he started breathing and I turned him on his side and fluid started…

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The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week. This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection. It’s unclear how many IRS workers will be affected. Previously, the administration announced a plan to offer buyouts to almost all federal employees through a “deferred resignation program” to quickly reduce the…

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By the time Cher sang “If I Could Turn Back Time,” it seemed as if time had indeed been turned back, and every single “Saturday Night Live” musical guest of 50 years had magically found their way to Radio City Music Hall. Of course, it was only a smattering. But “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” boasted an epic lineup. It was an evening of memorable solo performances and often fascinating, one-time-only collaborations: Bonnie Raitt and Chris Martin. Arcade Fire, David Byrne, St. Vincent and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Post Malone and Nirvana. The concert, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, was only…

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Hundreds of runners, families, and community leaders laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for Feeding South Florida’s Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park in Miami’s Olympia Heights neighborhood. The event, aimed at raising funds and awareness to combat food insecurity, brought together participants of all ages in a show of support for the fight against hunger. Runners had the option to join as individuals or as part of a team, with proceeds going directly toward Feeding South Florida’s mission of providing meals to those in need. Currently, more than 1.2 million people in South Florida experience food insecurity, with…

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An artist known for his lush, large-scale oil paintings, he also created the Drawing Marathon, a two-week boot camp that transformed the lives of participants. ​An artist known for his lush, large-scale oil paintings, he also created the Drawing Marathon, a two-week boot camp that transformed the lives of participants.    An artist known for his lush, large-scale oil paintings, he also created the Drawing Marathon, a two-week boot camp that transformed the lives of participants. Graham Nickson, an erudite British-born artist known for boldly figurative paintings rendered in lush, saturated colors — and for his influential stewardship of the New…

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Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.   Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Wall Street is having a mixed Friday — the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are modestly higher while the Dow dropped slightly — but remains on track for…

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