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Microstrategy Michael Saylor posted “Bitcoin is Digital Energy” on X, attaching Strategy’s orange-dot Bitcoin acquisition chart showing 847,363 BTC accumulated across 113 purchase events. Right now, traders are watching for a new SEC filing disclosing another BTC purchase. The post pulled 910,304 views and 14,552 likes within 24 hours, according to data visible on the post itself. That level of engagement reflects how closely the market has learned to read Saylor’s weekend posting rhythm. Bitcoin is Digital Energy. pic.twitter.com/6j1RasOjs5 — Michael Saylor (@saylor) July 5, 2026 Why the Orange Dot Pattern Has Traders on Alert The orange-dot chart is not…

Why​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Closing Capability Gaps Is A Strategic Priority For Revenue Leaders Even with significant investment in technology, customer intelligence, and process optimization, sales organizations are still finding it difficult to deal with inconsistent performance, lengthening sales cycles, and lost revenue opportunities. Though market volatility and competitive pressures are usually blamed, a less obvious factor is quietly weakening results: the ever-increasing skills gap in sales teams. Buyer journeys today are more advanced than ever. Customers are looking for a salesperson with whom they can talk like a consultant, giving them personalized insights and continuing the conversation based on value. However, salespeople…

Along with Sandler, 59, officiating Swift and Kelce’s wedding ceremony, in which an estimated 1,000 guests were in attendance, the “Opalite” singer’s brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honor, while Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce was his Best Man.  And Reid isn’t the only one who praised Sandler’s role in the ceremony. After all, Good Morning America’s George Stephanopoulos described the Click star as “funny and touching” in a July 4 statement, before also sharing more details about the enchanting affair. “Vows, everything you would hope for, real, vulnerable, serious and silly. Deeply loving. Who knew that a wedding in Madison…

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday in the middle of a truly divided time for the country, there will be a temptation to watch directly patriotic films as fireworks splash across the sky. The pulse of films like “Independence Day” and even “Saving Private Ryan” will undeniably quicken this weekend, but these celebrations of the country’s perceived strengths feel a little different in an age when so many would argue that “Idiocracy” is the American movie of the moment. An alternative approach to considering the United States at 250 is to examine how outsiders have captured this country…

Speaking in January at Davos, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that President Trump’s protectionism revives the policy first proposed by Alexander Hamilton. Like countless attempts to justify US protectionism and industrial policy, Greer’s effort praises Hamilton’s Report on Manufactures (“Report“).  More recently, Scott Bessent, now holder of a job first held by Hamilton — US Treasury Secretary — also boasted of the administration’s Hamiltonian creed. Given the fame of Hamilton’s Report, and Hamilton’s key role in America’s founding, a close look at his Report is warranted. Impetus for the Report Requested by the US House of Representatives in January…

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Zimbabwe welcome Bangladesh for the 1st ODI at the Harare Sports Club, riding a wave of massive confidence. The hosts are fresh off scripting history in the one-off Test match, where they registered their biggest-ever Test victory by crushing Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs. Under the new leadership of pace spearhead Richard Ngarava, the Chevrons look exceptionally sharp. With veterans like Sikandar Raza returning to boost the squad alongside the in-form Innocent Kaia (who struck a brilliant 140 in the Test) and young prodigy Brian Bennett, Zimbabwe will aim to repeat their 2022 home series success against the…

Jude Bellingham’s 90-second brace put England in dreamland before a Mexico goal brought the hosts back into the contest in a frantic first half at the World Cup. After a cagey 30 minutes at the Azteca in Mexico City, the game erupted into life. A swift England counter-attack, led by Declan Rice, saw him release his Arsenal team-mate on the right-hand side. After beating his man, the winger delivered a teasing ball into the box, which was met by Bellingham, who made no mistake from six yards. It was double delight for the Real Madrid man less than two minutes…

One of the bigger storylines heading into the 2026 NHL Free Agency was what was going to happen with restricted free agent Jason Robertson. His four-year, $31 million contract, which carried a $7.750 million AAV, expired on June 30th. As of that date, he was eligible to sign an offer sheet from the other teams around the NHL. The Longer Jason Robertson Situations Drag On, The Offer Sheet Threat Grows However, all eyes were on July 5th, which was the last date a player could file for arbitration, while the team could file on July 6th. The option of an…

If you miss your flight due to EES queues, airlines are under no obligation to put you on another flight without an extra charge.Travel insurance is unlikely to cover the cost of new flights, hotels or any other losses incurred as a result of delays caused by EES queues, the Association of British Insurers says.Anne Robinson, from Dunbarton, and her 13 year-old-son Jack missed their flight home from Rome in June when they got stuck in a 90-minute queue. They had to pay £250 for a replacement flight two days later, which they could not claim back.No travel insurance policies…