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Key takeaways:While bearish ETH futures trends and spot ETF outflows signal weak institutional appetite, staking demand prevents further decline.Falling exchange deposits and accumulation by BitMine indicate holder confidence in ETH’s long-term value.Ether (ETH) price failed to reclaim the $1,700 level over the past week, tracking a broader weakness across cryptocurrency markets. This correction contrasts sharply with the bullish momentum seen in the US stock market. Traders worry that Ether’s appeal has faded due to sluggish on-chain activity and a distinct lack of demand for bullish leveraged positions.ETH futures annualized funding rate. Source: LaevitasThe ETH perpetual futures annualized funding rate flipped…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Kate Middleton has a way of making even the simplest accessories feel like the must-have items of the season. And this summer, it’s all about raffia clutches. The woven bags are popping up everywhere, thanks to their ability to instantly add a vacation-ready feel to everything from sundresses to wedding guest outfits. On June 6, the Princess of Wales stepped out for a wedding carrying a chic woven clutch that instantly caught our attention. She paired the woven bag with…
Religious leaders, mental health experts and community stakeholders have raised concerns over the growing prevalence of substance abuse in the country, revealing that an estimated 14.4 million Nigerians have been exposed to drug use. The concerns were raised at the 40th Anniversary Lecture of Fountain of Hope Society 10NG held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, according to a statement made available to Saturday PUNCH on Friday. The lecture, themed “Overcoming the Scourge of Substance Abuse and Addiction: The Role of the Church in Prevention and Rehabilitation,” brought together experts to examine the causes, consequences and…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a four-year-old boy following an intelligence-led operation in Bauchi. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. He said detectives from the State Intelligence Department successfully tracked and apprehended the suspects after receiving a kidnapping complaint from the victim’s father. According to the statement, the 45-year-old father, a resident of Gida Dudu Housing Estate in Bauchi, reported that his four-year-old son, Musa (surname withheld), had been abducted from the frontage of their residence. The spokesperson said, “On June 10, 2026, the command…
The World Bank said it could mobilise as much as $100bn in financial support over the next 15 months to help developing economies cushion the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East. The potential increase in funding comes as the lender warned the conflict could drag global growth to its weakest level since the COVID-19 pandemic, as surging energy prices, persistent inflation and tighter financial conditions weigh on economic activity. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report obtained on Friday, the bank projected global growth would slow to 2.5 per cent in 2026, down from 2.9 per cent in…
Michael Olise (France) Born in Hammersmith, London, to a British-Nigerian father and a Franco-Algerian mother, Michael Olise was eligible to represent France, England, Algeria and Nigeria before committing to Les Bleus. The winger — full name Michael Akpovie Olise — has spent two seasons dismantling the doubts of those who questioned whether he could make the leap from Crystal Palace to the upper echelons of European football. At Bayern Munich this season, he contributed 25 goals and 28 assists, figures that place him squarely in the Ballon d’Or conversation. He appears set to start ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s Desire Doue…
Comedian and actress, Anita Asuoha, aka Real Warri Pikin, has successfully concluded the American leg of her ‘In My Element Tour’, delivering sold-out performances in Dallas and Houston, Texas, while receiving strong support from some of Nollywood’s biggest stars. The tour attracted large audiences from across the United States, with fans turning out in numbers to enjoy the comedian’s signature blend of humour, relatable storytelling and inspirational life lessons. One of the highlights of the tour was the presence of veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD; and actresses, Uche Jombo and Chioma Chukwuka, whose appearances generated excitement among…
Anthropic said it suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after receiving a US government export control directive citing national security concerns.In a statement posted Friday, Anthropic said it received the directive at 5:21 pm ET, instructing it to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees. Anthropic abruptly disabled the models for all users in order to ensure compliance. It said all other Anthropic models, such as Opus 4.8, are not affected. “We are complying with the government’s legal…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Lopez has never been one to shy away from a statement accessory, and her latest outfit proves that the right pair of sunglasses can completely transform a look. The star just revived one of the coolest eyewear trends from the 1970s, reminding Us why oversized aviator sunglasses are one style that really works in any decade — and any wardrobe. Equal parts retro and glamorous, Lopez’s look feels perfectly suited for summer 2026. While in Paris on June 10,…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the fight against terrorism, banditry and insurgency in the country remains difficult because of the active support criminal groups receive from their sponsors and some members of the public. Musa spoke on Friday at the 2026 edition of The Platform Nigeria, an annual national discourse held to celebrate Democracy Day. The event, monitored by our correspondent on Channels TV, was hosted by the Senior Pastor and Founder of The Covenant Nation, Pastor Poju Oyemade. Speaking on the theme of the discourse, “Governance, Democracy and National Security,” the minister said terrorists…
