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Polygon is drawing renewed attention in the crypto market after introducing a new liquid staking token, sPOL, a move that is already influencing both price action and liquidity dynamics.The staking token, which allows users to stake while maintaining access to their capital, has effectively unlocked roughly $330 million previously tied up in staking.sPOL unlock reshapes liquidity dynamicsThe launch of sPOL marks a shift in how staking works within the Polygon ecosystem.Traditionally, staking required users to lock up their tokens, removing them from active circulation in decentralised finance.But with sPOL, users receive a liquid representation of their staked assets, which can…

The measure has long been criticised for allowing US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026The United States Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law which allows federal intelligence agencies to collect the data of foreigners, including their contacts with US citizens.The move allows a provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to continue until April 30. The short-term extension was passed by the House of Representatives and approved by the Senate on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe patch comes after President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure…

The lead career federal prosecutor in Miami who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case, multiple sources confirmed to CBS News on Friday.Maria Medetis Long, who is the head of the national security section for the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of Florida, informed lawyers who have clients involved in the matter late this week that she was off the case, several of them confirmed. Medetis Long did not explain the reason for her removal, though a source familiar with the matter told CBS…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Energy stocks — Shares fell sharply as oil prices sunk more than 12% after Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. APA Corp. shares declined by more than 9%, while Valero Energy ‘s stock fell more than 8.5%. Occidental Petroleum shares fell more than 7%, while Exxon Mobil was down 5%. Chevron shares declined over 4%. Travel stocks — The group rallied after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping. Royal Caribbean shares popped 9.7%. United Airlines stock also…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “Hunger Games” actor Ethan Jamieson has been arrested.According to police records, Jamieson was arrested March 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina, for alleged assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill.Police officers were alerted to shots being fired at 9:52 p.m. March 22, the Raleigh Police Department told People.One of the alleged victims told police “an unknown suspect riding an e-bike had fired a shot at their vehicle while they were driving.” There were two other people in the car at the time of the shooting.‘REACHER’ STAR ALAN RITCHSON DROPS CRYPTIC…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A swarm of one million bees shut down part of a highway for hours as authorities quickly moved to address the situation.Around 11 a.m. Friday, a pickup truck transporting the bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, heading toward the Henley Street exit and unleashing the bees, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).Authorities did not say how many hives were being transported, but large-scale bee shipments are commonly used by commercial beekeepers to support agriculture and pollination efforts across the country.Drivers stuck near the crash were told to stay…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday suggested the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade (CUSMA) may need to be substantially reworked before it’s renewed, saying U.S. President Donald Trump views it as “a bad deal.” Speaking at the Semafor World Economy summit in Washington, Lutnick took particular aim at the agreement’s impact on the U.S. auto industry, which Trump has sought to bolster by tariffing Canadian- and Mexican-made vehicles and auto parts while incentivizing automakers to invest in the U.S.“I think he thinks it’s a bad deal,” he said when asked if Trump was committed to renewing CUSMA, which Lutnick…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Angels announced that their former star outfielder Garret Anderson has died at the age of 53.A three-time All-Star, Anderson is in the conversation for the greatest Angel in franchise history, nearing the top of the leaderboard in many stats.”Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond,” the team said in a social media post. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Anderson family.” Former Los Angeles Angels player Garret Anderson acknowledges spectators…