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Over May 29-30, at New York’s Hard Rock, Los-Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions staged yet another of its characteristically colorful, world-beating sales of the red-hot center of rock-n-roll memorabilia, namely, a sale of stage instruments themselves. On the first day, John Lennon’s magnificent Hootenanny 12-string acoustic, used in the composition and performances of “Help,” demonstrated with puissance that great guitars still could wring money out of the walls in this uncertain world, bringing $2.8 million, a world record for a guitar from the Beatles. In a gavel stroke, that sale alone contributed just under a third of the two-day total. Pictured above,…

When Joshua first earned a $100,000 salary about five years ago, it didn’t impact his lifestyle much.”I wasn’t able to splurge or to afford luxurious things,” the 30-year-old fintech professional, who’s based in Georgia, told Business Insider via email.But increasing his income to that level did do one important thing: It helped him worry much less about his finances. Joshua said the boost to his financial security also made his relationships with his friends and family more comfortable.”There was no longer the strain of borrowing and paying back money, no longer going out to eat to get a quick meal…

India may build a fleet of five to six new aircraft carriers, according to a comment from the country’s defense minister that’s been widely debated about whether that’s a good strategy or if the offhand remark was even serious.The Indian Navy operates two small aircraft carriers. Four more would give India a carrier force on par with China’s growing one. And it would not be much smaller — at least in number of vessels — than the US Navy’s 11 supercarriers.But whether this ambitious shipbuilding project will happen is another matter. Many Indian experts are convinced it’s a bad idea.Exactly…

As former President Donald Trump faces a criminal conviction for concealing a hush money payment to an adult film star, questions arise about his eligibility to run for president again. The U.S. Constitution outlines specific requirements for presidential candidates, but criminal convictions are not explicitly addressed, leading to speculation about whether Trump could legally hold office if he wins the 2024 election. The U.S. Constitution requires that a presidential candidate be at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. It does not mention criminal convictions as a disqualification, which means that,…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The cost-of-living crisis has lasted far longer than initially expected. Despite global inflation approaching typical levels, individuals continue to contend with rising costs unseen in decades while wages lag. So, how are people getting creative to earn supplemental income during challenging times? You might also like: Tokenizing real estate is a gateway to affordable home ownership | Opinion For years, Airbnb has offered individuals an alternative means of earning extra income by renting out their homes or…

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a longtime moderate Democrat, announced on Friday that he is registering as an independent. Manchin announced last year that he would not run for reelection in the deep red state, creating an opportunity for Republicans to flip the Senate seat. The news that Manchin has registered as an independent raises fresh questions, however, over his political future and aspirations. “Our national politics are broken and neither party is willing to compromise to find common ground,” Manchin, who has long been a pivotal swing vote in the Senate, said in a statement. “To stay true…

Night one of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships saw Simone Biles at her best. The 8-time U.S. Champion posted a 60.450 and heads into Sunday’s competition with a massive lead (3.4). En route to her win, Biles nailed her eponymous vault to score a 15.800, the highest vault score recorded in the 2022-2024 Code of Points. While Biles’ night was undeniably impressive, her competitors raised eyebrows. After withdrawals from 2023 and 2022 Silver Medalist Shilese Jones and Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas, the door opened for underdogs to shine. The night saw narratives shift and athletes’ stocks rise and fall. Stock up:…

Harry Samtur, 73, has a laundry list of activities to fill his time.He takes classes through a program for adults over 50, is part of a biking group, participates in a book club, belongs to a synagogue, and is also an artist, with a show coming up in just a few weeks.Those activities have been “totally essential” for his well-being, the Minnesota resident said.”It’s great, but it takes an effort,” Samtur told Business Insider. “It’s something that’s very important that I do, and it brings me a lot of joy.”However, Samtur said he still finds himself experiencing loneliness from time…

On May 1, China’s newest aircraft carrier left its berth in Shanghai under its own power for its first-ever sea trial, which lasted eight days.Known as the Fujian, the carrier, the sole vessel of China’s Type 003-class, is a completely new design compared to China’s previous carriers, and is a symbol of China’s ever-expanding naval ambitions.With a displacement of over 80,000 tons, it is also the closest thing to a direct rival to US Navy aircraft carriers, which have long been regarded as the masters of the seas.With vessels from follow-on classes expected, Fujian represents the latest evolution in China’s…

With the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House, market analysts are evaluating the potential impact of a new round of trade wars. According to Evercore ISI, a second Trump administration would likely reintroduce volatility into the markets. “We believe Trump 2.0 would mean the return of trade-related market volatility and we would not be surprised to see markets start pricing some of that risk soon,” the Evercore team stated. Trump’s proposals include sweeping measures such as a 10% across-the-board tariff on all U.S. imports and a 60% tariff on all imports from China. These measures are notably…