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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Ho Ho Holds Near $16.9K

By CD Read more: CoinDesk Bitcoin held steady throughout the Christmas holiday weekend at about $16.9K; most other major cryptos were flat, although tinted more green than red. Also: CoinDesk columnist David Z. Morris considers an upside to this year’s various crypto industry debacles.Publish at: December 26, 2022 at 11:52PM

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How Twitter moderated the Covid debate

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The Real American Pie (2009)

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CNBC

Shares of China-based funeral company are surging as Covid infections spike

Hong Kong-listed shares of China’s biggest cemeteries operator and funeral service rose to their highest level in more than a year amid a brutal Covid wave.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 02:14AM

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Ask HN: I prefer single letter variables

So it’s almost universally accepted variable names should always be descriptive, consistent, etc… but I’m sure there are scenarios where single variable names are preferable. I can’t quite formulate solid parameters of when that is, but here is a try: – There are few variables in the whole code block < 5. - Amount of lines is < 25. - […]

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North Korea’s record year of missile testing is putting the world on edge

In 2020, North Korea conducted four missile tests. In 2021, it doubled that number. In 2022, the isolated nation fired more missiles than any other year on record, at one point launching 23 missiles in a single day. Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 01:22AM

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Philippines reports at least 8 deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations

Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy rains in the southern provinces, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate.Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 01:13AM

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