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Ben Shelton mesmerized by Walt Clayton Jr.’s epic poster dunk over Derrick White in Jazz vs Celtics
Ben Shelton mesmerized by Walt Clayton Jr.’s epic poster dunk over Derrick White in Jazz vs Celtics
HHS says it’s freezing child care payments to Minnesota after fraud allegations
An HHS official says the agency has “frozen all child care payments” to the state of Minnesota after allegations of fraudulent day care centers there.
Former Madawaska port of entry sells for $173K
The GSA launched the auction in late August, with the first bid at $25,000. But this month interest in the unusual property has exploded.
Search for fisherman missing from Newport Beach since Christmas Eve continues
Search for fisherman missing from Newport Beach since Christmas Eve continues
WTI edges higher above $57.50 amid geopolitical risks
The post WTI edges higher above $57. 50 amid geopolitical risks appeared com. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57. 65 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI price drifts higher amid geopolitical risks. Traders await the release of the American Petroleum Institute (API) crude oil stockpiles report on Tuesday for fresh impetus. Reuters reported on Monday that Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike on the Russian presidential residence in northern Russia, prompting Moscow to reconsider its stance in peace negotiations. Ukraine dismissed Russian statements about the drone attack, and its foreign minister said Moscow was seeking “false justifications” for further strikes against its neighbor. Dented peace hopes in Ukraine could underpin the WTI price in the near term. “Unless Russia surprises the world by backing away from previous demands regarding territory and security guarantees, we are looking for the complex to edge higher through the rest of this week and next week,” oil trading advisory firm Ritterbusch and Associates said. Additionally, US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the US would launch another major military strike on Iran if Tehran is found rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs, while also issuing a stark ultimatum to Hamas to disarm or face severe consequences. Renewed Iran tensions raise the prospect of higher oil risk premiums and lift the WTI price. On the other hand, concerns about a global glut might cap the downside for the black gold. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed to a modest production hike of 137, 000 barrels per day (bpd) for December. WTI Oil FAQs WTI Oil is a type of Crude Oil sold on international markets. The WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate, one of three major types including Brent and Dubai Crude. WTI is also referred to as “light” and “sweet” because.
RWAs Surpass DEXs for Fifth in DeFi TVL as Bitcoin Relinquishes Gains
The post RWAs Surpass DEXs for Fifth com. Real-world assets (RWAs) have overtaken decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to claim the fifth-largest spot in DeFi by TVL at $17 billion, per DefiLlama data. Surging from outside the top 10 earlier in 2025, this growth reflects strong institutional adoption driven by tokenized Treasurys and private credit. RWAs DeFi TVL surged to $17 billion, surpassing DEXs and ranking fifth behind lending, liquid staking, bridging, and restaking. Tokenized US Treasurys and private credit fuel the expansion amid higher institutional interest. Tokenized commodities like gold hit nearly $4 billion market cap, boosted by gold and silver rallies. RWAs DeFi TVL reaches $17B, overtaking DEXs as top 5 category per DefiLlama. Tokenized Treasurys, private credit drive surge amid institutional inflows. Explore 2025 trends and 2026 outlook. Stay ahead in DeFi evolution. DeFi sectors by total value locked. Real-world assets (RWAs) DeFi TVL has skyrocketed to $17 billion, eclipsing DEXs and securing the fifth position behind lending, liquid staking, bridging, and restaking, according to DefiLlama. This marks a dramatic rise from $12 billion in Q4 2024 and positions RWAs well ahead of their year-start standing outside the top 10 categories. Institutional interest, fueled by balance-sheet incentives and regulatory clarity, has propelled tokenized Treasurys and private credit to the forefront of this expansion. At the onset of 2025, RWAs were not even among the top DeFi TVL categories tracked by DefiLlama. Fast forward to December, and the sector’s TVL has ballooned significantly, impressing analysts across the industry. DefiLlama highlighted this unprecedented climb, attributing it to practical yield-bearing opportunities on-chain. The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) assets with blockchain infrastructure has unlocked billions in locked value, transforming RWAs from experimental tokens to core DeFi components. This surge coincides with broader market dynamics, including higher-for-longer interest.
Democrats to reconvene House Jan. 6 committee on fifth anniversary of Capitol riot
House Democrats will reconvene their Jan. 6 riot investigation select committee on the fifth anniversary of the incident. The hearing will be unofficial, as House Republicans wouldn’t agree to hold a hearing largely pitched by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) in partisan terms. In a letter to House Democrats, Jeffries said the hearing would [.].
Out of AFC West race, playoff-bound Chargers to decide how much to play Justin Herbert against Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers have little to play for in Week 18, which raises the question of whether quarterback Justin Herbert should take the field in the regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos and their league-leading pass rush.
Patriots capture AFC East crown thanks to Bills loss
For the first time since the Tom Brady era, the New England Patriots are champions of the AFC East again. They finally secured the division title after their 42-10 win on the road on Sunday against the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills’ 13-12 home loss at the hands of the reigning Super Bowl [.] The post Patriots capture AFC East crown thanks to Bills loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.