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(Credit: SDI Productions / Getty Images) Residents of a senior living community in Hastings, Nebraska, are toasting a new technology literacy program created specifically for them. It's called “Appy Hour” and is held at your local library. Seniors in Hastings were recently taught how to install and utilize smartphone tools, according to local reports. As older adults increasingly embrace technology as part of their daily lives, whether within long-term care facilities or outside of the larger community, the importance of technology literacy and education programs continues to grow. . Unfortunately, technology literacy is also becoming more important for older adults…
Unlock Editor's Digest for freeFT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.Binance has succumbed to pressure from customers to keep their assets in independent custodians, raising traders' concerns about the safety of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange after it was fined by US authorities last year. This became clear.The exchange has begun allowing some large traders to store their assets in independent banks such as Switzerland's Sygnum Bank and Flow Bank, according to three people familiar with the deal. Previously, Binance customers could only hold assets through the exchange or custodian Ceffu, which states on…
Raleigh, North Carolina — Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson met with the Glenwood South Business Alliance to discuss crime statistics for the final quarter of 2023.Approximately 50 people attended the meeting, including Chief Patterson.According to the Raleigh Police Department, 61 illegal firearms were seized in the area in the last few months of 2023.Police said this was a 177% increase from the 22 firearms seized in the fourth quarter of 2022. Police said felony drug violations in the area increased by 217% in 2023 compared to the last quarter of 2022, and misdemeanor drug violations increased by more than 400%…
For the first time since 2019, the Duke University basketball team leaves Virginia Tech with a victory. The seventh-ranked Blue Devils overcame foul trouble and won 77-67 against the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum on Monday night at Cassell Coliseum, with an incredible rebounding effort and several rebounding performances. Duke (16-4, 7-2 ACC), which had lost five of its last six games against Virginia Tech (13-8, 5-5 ACC) in Blacksburg, lost captain Jeremy They relied on strong efforts from Roach and Ryan Young for the win. It takes place on the road. Coach John Scheyer's Blue Devils have won five consecutive…
Top real estate network continues to expand services and technologyRevolutionize real estate listings by increasing accessibility for agents, investors, and FSBOs Evergreen, Colorado, USA – web wire – Monday, January 29, 2024 Introducing MLS services is more than just a platform extension. It's a revolution in the real estate industry. We provide our users with valuable tools that promote transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in real estate transactions. This service is transforming the way our communities interact with the real estate market. AgentsGather, a multi-faceted hub for real estate professionals that already offers a top blog and real estate…
It goes without saying, but there's nothing I love more than when celebrities antagonize their “people” (like their agents and publicists) and expose to the world just how insidious this industry is. The latest example is Charli XCX She posted some outrageous things on social media that definitely sent her “team” into a spiral. The British singer, who is gearing up for the release of her new album, has leaked a list of ridiculous marketing ideas her team has pitched to her, each one more mind-bogglingly stupid than the last. Charli wipes her Instagram clean, as all singers do when…
In today's society, the use and ownership of mobile phones is not uncommon. In fact, it's something that most people have and know how to use. Especially among the younger generation, phones and other technology are used as constant distractions. Parents of these younger generations don't understand the impact this has on their children. They think it's completely fine for their children because it's something they're used to in their lives. However, continued use of technology in children can have real negative effects on their brain development and function. The article I read in class this week, titled “The Sociology…
new york CNN — Ticket prices for this year's Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers, might make billionaire Taylor Swift blush. As of Monday, the Feb. 11 game is the most expensive Super Bowl in history, according to TickPick. The average price is hovering around $9,800, 70% higher than last year's biggie. The current “admission” price (minimum) for this year's game is $8,188, more than 50% higher than the lowest ticket price for last year's Super Bowl at this time of year, which was $5,997. defending super bowl champion, The Chiefs will be playing in the big…
Traders who hit the bottom of the 2018 Bitcoin (BTC) bear market believe one of Ethereum's (ETH) rivals is poised for a big rally. Brandts, a pseudonymous analyst, told his 238,500 followers on social media platform X that Solana (SOL) appears to have completed the ABC correction wave. Brandts said he expects Solana to begin a new five-wave rally and SOL could record gains of around 50% from current prices. “SOL has regained its breakdown range and is basically confirmed to rise above $150. The bears are about to learn the true meaning of pain.” sauce: Blunts/X Analysts practice Elliott…
The US Department of Justice announced on Monday that an Australian and two Americans have been charged with orchestrating a $1.9 billion cryptocurrency fraud based on the alleged DeFi platform Hyperfund. The Department of Justice identified Australian national Sam Lee as a co-founder of Hyperfund, with Rodney Barton and Brenda Chunga promoting Hyperfund in what the court called a “non-existent cryptocurrency mining operation.” They are accused of jointly defrauding investors of $1.89 billion by claiming that they would receive investment returns from the company. “The level of alleged fraud here is astonishing,” Erek L. Barron, the U.S. attorney for the…