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Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCStephanie Swann works and cares for her sonCarers can now work for longer without losing a key payment – as the state pension and benefits rise for millions of people.While pensioners are receiving a bigger increase than the current rate of price rises, benefits are going up at a slower rate.Carers are among those receiving a 1.7% increase in their benefits, and they will also be able to earn more from their job while still claiming carer’s allowance.The changes come days after a string of household bills increased, including water charges, energy prices and council tax.Benefit…

At a recent keynote delivered at the MIT Bitcoin Expo, Phong Le, CEO of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), made a bold case for Bitcoin as a core component of modern corporate treasury strategy. With over 528,000 BTC on its balance sheet, Strategy has become the most visible—and arguably the most successful—public company to adopt Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset. “We outperformed the entire Nasdaq, the entire S&P 500, the entire Mag Seven… and we outperformed Bitcoin,” Le told the audience. While Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor laid the philosophical foundation for Bitcoin’s corporate use case starting in 2020, Le’s keynote drove…

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter at the Royal Albert HallGetty ImagesLesley Manville and John Lithgow won best actress and actor respectivelyLesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the big winners at the Sunday’s Olivier Awards, the most prestigious event in UK theatre. Lithgow won best actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in Giant, which he described as “one of the best experiences I have ever had on stage”.Manville was named best actress for her performance in the Greek tragedy Oedipus, dedicating the award to her grandson who was born during the show’s run. Three shows were tied with the most wins…

Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj (Photos: Video grabs) Shubman Gill’s classy unbeaten half-century and Mohammed Siraj’s brilliant four-wicket spell led Gujarat Titans’ (GT) impressive seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday in Hyderabad. If it was Siraj who kept the SRH batters on their toes in his spell of 4/17 to limit the hosts to 152 for 8, GT skipper Gill once again showed why he is so highly rated around the world — carrying his bat through with 61 not out off 43 balls.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

A decisive moment for American public education unfolded this week as the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for President Donald Trump to slash $600 million in teacher training grants—funds that have long supported efforts to address chronic teacher shortages and build a more inclusive, diverse educational workforce. In a narrow 5–4 decision, the Court sided with Trump’s administration, temporarily halting a lower court’s order to reinstate the grants in eight Democratic-led states. The ruling sends a chilling signal across the nation’s education system: Long-standing federal commitments to equity and teacher development are now vulnerable to ideological shifts at the…

The “DOGE $3200 Stimulus check” may not even get off the ground as Elon Musk prepares to vacate his post at the Department of Government Efficiency. The plan to slash government waste and hand the savings to taxpayers had fiery rhetoric behind it, but no clear execution. Musk’s exit adds to the skepticism surrounding whether the initiative was anything more than a necessary gutting of USAID and nothing more. Here’s what’s next for DOGE and the $3200 Stimulus Check. – Price Market Cap – – – 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Log $3200 Stimulus Check: The Origins of the…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao will start advising the Kyrgyz Republic on blockchain and crypto regulation and technology. That’s after the crypto mogul signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Investment Agency (NIA). “A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Changpeng Zhao (CZ),” said Kyrgyzstan president Sadyr Zhaparov in an April 3 X post. According to the president, the MOU with Zhao is a crucial step towards “strengthening technological infrastructure,  implementing innovative…

The USD/CAD weekly forecast shows tariffs threatening growth in the US and Canada. Trump’s new tariffs worsened fears about a US recession. Employment figures from Canada revealed a weak labor market. The USD/CAD weekly forecast shows tariffs threatening growth in the US and Canada, which could keep the pair in consolidation. Ups and downs of USD/CAD  The USD/CAD pair had a bearish week but closed well above its lows, showing bears and bulls were almost equally matched. The decline came after Trump’s new tariffs worsened fears about a US recession. The US president put a 10% tariff on all imports,…

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Elton John is opening up about not being able to see due to his deteriorating eyesight.The legendary singer-songwriter was diagnosed with a “severe eye infection” almost a year ago, leading to loss of vision in his right eye.In a new interview with The Times, the Rocket Man singer said he could still see people when talking to them, but was not able to see the TV or read.READ MORE: ‘Oh no, she hates it!’: Brooke Boney shares mum’s surprise reaction to poignant book chapterElton John has opened up about his vision loss. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)”I can’t see…