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Who is staying and who could be on the move for the New York Rangers Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud: The New York Rangers will continue to work on their roster retool, but will need to create some salary cap flexibility, something that won’t be easy, aside from one obvious veteran. It might be smarter for the Rangers to wait until next offseason when they have more money coming off the books and the cap continues to rise. Next season’s free agent crop could be one of the best of all time. Rangers owner James Dolan expects better results next…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the government “listened to people’s concerns” as she confirmed a major U-turn on winter fuel payments.Nine million pensioners in England and Wales with an annual income of up to £35,000 will now receive the payment this year.Worth up to £300 to help with energy bills during the coldest months, it was paid only to those on pension credit last year, meaning millions who had previously received it when it was universal lost out.The policy was widely blamed for Labour’s poor local election results and its almost complete reversal comes ahead of the government’s Spending Review…

Strategy has acquired an additional 1,045 Bitcoin for approximately $110.2 million, further cementing its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin as institutional adoption continues to accelerate in 2025. According to an SEC filing on June 9, the company purchased the Bitcoin at an average price of $105,426 per coin last week, bringing its total holdings to 582,000 BTC. The acquisition was funded through Strategy’s at-the-market (ATM) sales of STRK and STRF preferred stocks. With this latest purchase, Strategy’s average acquisition price across all its Bitcoin holdings has risen to $70,086 per coin. At current market prices of approximately…

Emma SaundersCulture reporterGetty ImagesCharli XCX is expected to draw a huge crowd when she headlines the Other Stage this yearGlastonbury Festival has sold “a few thousand less tickets” this year in an attempt to ease the build-up of heavy crowds, organiser Emily Eavis has said.This year’s event, which will take place in Somerset later this month, is sold out but will not use its full 210,000 capacity.”It’ll be interesting just to see how that affects the dynamics on site,” Eavis told the BBC’s Sidetracked podcast, adding that she wants to see if the reduction “can make an impact on some…

By Brian Green, updated June 9, 2025 The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow fast, but in the European Union (EU), regulators are still playing catch-up. While the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation was a major step toward regulating the crypto space, DeFi currently sits outside its framework. This legal grey area won’t last forever. EU DeFi regulations 2026 are expected to change that, bringing new legal clarity that could reshape the DeFi landscape in the EU. So, what can we expect as EU regulators turn their attention to DeFi? And how can projects and users prepare for…

Star Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has led Sobo Mumbai Falcons to the semi-finals of the Mumbai Falcons League 2025, securing four wins out of five league-stage matches. The 30-year-old captain has successfully balanced a mix of youth and experience in his team, making them strong contenders for the title.The tournament’s semi-finals and finals are scheduled at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. The first semi-final will see Eagle Thane Strikers face Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, while Sobo Mumbai Falcons will compete against Bandra Blasters in the second semi-final.Iyer shared his thoughts on leadership responsibilities, stating, “It brings…

Japanese philosophy offers profound insights into navigating life’s complexities with grace, purpose, and mental clarity. These time-tested concepts provide practical frameworks for managing stress, finding meaning, and cultivating inner peace in our fast-paced modern world. For young professionals balancing career demands, personal goals, and constant digital stimulation, these ideas offer simple, actionable ways to build resilience, mindfulness, and emotional balance.1. Shikata ga nai – “It cannot be helped” The philosophy of acceptanceShikata ga nai represents one of Japan’s most fundamental approaches to mental resilience: accepting circumstances beyond one’s control. This concept teaches emotional detachment from external factors while maintaining inner…

UMA crypto could surge 200% after the deal between Elon Musk’s X and Polymarket. The Optimistic Oracle provider could also attract more users and firms. Last week was both hot and cold for crypto. Just when many thought Bitcoin would crash below $100,000, the coin rebounded over the weekend, lifting above $106,000, boosting some of the best cryptos to buy. Among the altcoins that posted decent gains was the UMA Protocol, an OG crypto project that not only rejected lower lows but is already up over 20% over the weekend. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025  UMA Crypto Rising:…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Concerns that quantum computers could one day break Bitcoin’s security are overstated, according to Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on June 6, Saylor said these warnings are mainly used to promote so-called quantum-themed cryptocurrencies. According to him, the threat is more about marketing than real risk. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week! How to Pick the Right DeFi dApp? (Dos and Don’ts Explained) He explained that if a large tech company were…