The price of bitcoin hit a new all-time-high on Nov. 30, driven by institutional buying and other factors that have accelerated in 2020. Read more: Bitcoin: 74 questions answered Bitcoin’s previous peak was in mid-December 2017, almost exactly three years ago. But different bitcoin exchanges and data sites vary on what that 2017 peak actually was: Bloomberg, using terminal data, pegs it at $19,511; CoinDesk, the bitcoin news site, lists it at $19,783; CoinMarketCap, the data partner Yahoo… Source link
Read More »CDC to decrease quarantine time; UPS ramps up dry ice
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is aiming to reduce the quarantine requirements for someone potentially exposed to the virus from 14 days to somewhere between 7 to 10 days. The change in days, in addition to conducting a test, is being pursued as health officials try to gain better compliance with an increasingly covid-weary population, according to the Wall Street Journal. The decision is also guided by a better understanding of the phases of virus incubation and… Source link
Read More »Bitcoin hits $19,000 for first time in three years
Bloomberg HSBC Shares Surge on Dividend Bets as Turnaround Gains Steam (Bloomberg) — HSBC Holdings Plc shares surged as much as 8% in Hong Kong trading on optimism Europe’s biggest lender may soon resume paying dividends as a turnaround gathers speed.The shares rose 6.8% to HK$42.45 as of 11:54 a.m. in Hong Kong, paring this year’s decline to 30%. They gained 4.1% in London on Tuesday.“This is mainly due to the change in market expectation, as HSBC’s operating conditions aren’t as… Source link
Read More »Bitcoin is surging in 2020 and nearing its all time high — here’s why
Bitcoin topped $18,600 on Friday, continuing a vertical climb that accelerated in early October. The largest digital currency by market cap is up 160% in 2020, and up 190% since March 15, following a crash in the second week of March that saw the price drop 25%. Now it’s not far from its all-time-high of around $19,800 toward the end of December 2017. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are hoping this time is different. And it is, judging by the breathless media coverage and general mania: there isn’t… Source link
Read More »Best time to avoid crowds at the store during Covid-19
Google says it knows best times to visit places like coffee shops, pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants and parks if you want to avoid crowds. The data is pulled from Google Maps, which can already show you how busy a place is before you visit. It’s pretty general and will vary depending on where you live and the store or restaurant you’re planning to visit. But, here’s when Google says is the best time to visit certain places if you don’t want to be around a lot of other people: Google… Source link
Read More »Time to make moves as deadline looms
Special to Yahoo Sports This is the last week to make trades in most Yahoo Fantasy leagues, so I’ve added a few more players than usual to the end of this article to give you even more ideas for last-minute deals to swing. None of these are meant to be slam dunks, but more so starting points to negotiate with the members in your leagues. Good luck, and happy trading. Trade for … Derrick Henry, RB, Titans Henry currently sits as the RB3 in PPR scoring, second in the league in rushing yards… Source link
Read More »Is it time to change the College Football Playoff format?
Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the mess that will be selecting the four teams for the 2021 College Football Playoff, and if they believe it’s time to change the format to encourage more competition. Source link
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Read More »‘Time to open up’: Melbourne lifts Covid restrictions
An emotional Daniel Andrews has ended Melbourne’s lockdown, lifting several restrictions after the state recorded no new coronavirus cases for the first time in 139 days. The Victorian premier thanked the state’s people for staying the course as he announced Melbourne’s five million people will be able to return to pubs, cafes and restaurants alongside other social changes. It comes a day after Mr Andrews hit pause on a planned step forward on Melbourne’s road out of lockdown as he… Source link
Read More »Is it time for Georgia to move on from Stetson Bennett? | Yahoo Sports College Podcast – Yahoo Sports
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