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The COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan aim to agree on an annual finance target of $1 trillion or more a year to help poorer countries respond to global warming. The COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan aim to agree on an annual finance target of $1 trillion or more a year to help poorer countries respond to global warming.

If confirmed, Lutnick will be in regular talks with CEOs in the business community—and could be an influential evangelist for crypto acceptance. Donald Trump’s selection on Tuesday of Howard Lutnick as Commerce secretary brought cheers from the cryptocurrency sector. 

Tariffs could raise prices on clothing, toys, furniture, appliances, footwear, and travel goods, particularly items where China is a major supplier, per the National Retail Federation. Corporate executives were taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to impose heavy tariffs on imports when he takes office in January, but many have raised concerns about the effect such levies will have on inflation.

Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation have been working to secure 100% federal funding to cover the nearly $2 billion in estimated reconstruction costs for the bridge. President Joe Biden‘s pending request for nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid includes money to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which, in March, collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and veered off course.

Jon Collins-Black, a musician and early bitcoin investor, went on a five-year-long quest to bury treasure across the US. Jon Collins-BlackJon Collins-Black has hidden five treasure chests across the US for a public hunt. The chests contain valuable items like a Casascius bitcoin, an emerald, rare Pokémon cards, gold, and more.

Attorney Tony Buzbee (left) represents clients in lawsuits alleging sexual abuse against Sean "Diddy" Combs (right). Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images; AP Photo/Peter Kramer, fileAn anonymous celebrity has sued attorney Tony Buzbee, accusing him of an extortion plot. Buzbee represents clients in sex abuse lawsuits against Sean "Diddy" Combs.