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The election is less than a week away and there are big gains happening in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin reaching a high point.

Bitcoin and gold make gains, investors anticipate market post-election

The Biden administration is investing $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at American ports through zero-emission technology.

Biden administration announces $3B in funds to reduce emissions at US ports

Kamala Harris' campaign launched a custom gun-free Fortnite map, Freedom Town, USA, aiming to engage younger voters in the 2024 election.

Harris campaign’s gun-free Fortnite map sees less than 400 players

Microsoft is publicly rebuking its competitor, accusing Google of setting up a fake grassroots campaign to discredit Microsoft overseas.

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to influence EU regulators

New Bedford's fishing industry is urging federal officials to adjust planned offshore wind developments to protect vital scalloping grounds.

Most profitable US fishing port voices concerns over offshore wind projects

Sotheby's will auction Maurizio Cattelan's viral artwork Comedian- a banana duct-taped to a wall- with an estimated price of $1.5 million

Would you pay over a million dollars for a banana & duct tape?

Experts warn baby food pouches might not be as healthy as parents think.

As more parents grow to rely on kids’ food pouches, experts raise concerns

Google’s Gemini AI may soon take control of users’ browsers, potentially handling online purchases like shopping and booking flights.

Google’s new AI will be able to control your browser, make purchases: Report

Responses continue pouring in from both sides of the aisle over a comedian's controversial comments on Puerto Rico at a Trump rally on Sunday.

Presidential campaigns react to comedian’s controversial remarks

Discover the top Halloween candy trends of 2024 as a new favorite takes the lead, and Americans gear up to spend billions this season.

New top candy this year as Americans spend almost $12B on Halloween

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., has announced a proposal to significantly expand California's film and television tax incentives.

Hollywood lifeline: Newsom wants to double TV industry tax incentives

McDonald's ice cream machines are set to be more reliable as a new ruling allows third-party repairs, ending exclusive restrictions.

New policy could mean fewer broken McDonald’s ice cream machines

Robinhood opens its trading app to betting on the presidential election a week out from the big day. Here's how it works.

You can now bet on Trump or Harris winning the election on Robinhood

The presidential candidates are trotting out big celebrities in their final pushes to sway undecided voters.

Well-known names show support for presidential candidates

They spared no expense crafting the rosters for this year's World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.

Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup the more classic kind of ‘moneyball’

Saudi Arabia has begun constructing the Mukaab, a 1,300-foot cube in Riyadh designed as a futuristic "city-in-a-box."

Saudi Arabia constructing largest tower in world, size of 20 Empire State Buildings

Boar's Head is facing its first wrongful death lawsuit linked to the company's ham.

New wrongful death lawsuit against Boar’s Head is first linked to ham

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert centered on several meat and poultry products from Myanmar.

FSIS issues alert over illegally imported foods from Myanmar

New details indicate that Elon Musk has been in regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that Musk’s conversations with Putin have included personal, business, and geopolitical topics, raising questions about national security due to Musk’s role in U.S. space operations and his increasing political influence.

Elon Musk’s secret conversations with Putin raise security concerns: Report

With 11 days to go until Election Day, the presidential candidates are bringing out the so-called "big guns."

Springsteen rallies for Harris; Trump targets voters in Southwest

For the first time, more young women are using cannabis than men.

More young women using cannabis than men, retailers changing strategies

Industry trade groups filed a lawsuit to block the FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule that would make it easier to cancel subscriptions.

Trade groups sue FTC to block Khan’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

The United States Geological Survey discovered tons of lithium underneath southwestern Arkansas that could reshape the world's energy needs.

Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium crucial for EV batteries: Study

An age discrimination lawsuit against Hallmark is claiming executives at the network fired a 79-year-old casting director and looked to replaced stars Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete.

Discrimination lawsuit against Hallmark claims exec looking to replace stars