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Japan Executes Pachinko Arsonist in First Death Penalty Under Takaichi on August 21
Japan executes 58-year-old Sunao Takami for 2009 pachinko parlor arson that killed five people. First execution under Takaichi administration and first in 14 months.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…
RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Fighting
Moscow court places Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son, on Russia’s wanted list for fighting in Ukraine. He faces 7-10 years in prison if detained, though he remains in the US.
Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…
Fauci Adviser Morens Pleads Guilty to Hiding COVID Records on August 19
Dr. David Morens, former Fauci adviser, pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 research records. Faces up to 5 years in prison; sentencing set for November 12.
Bitcoin Surges 7.1% to $71,880 as Trump Pushes Crypto Clarity Act on August 20
Bitcoin jumped 7.1% to $71,880 on August 20 after Trump called for passage of the Clarity Act at a White House crypto event and the Treasury doubled bond buybacks.
Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $69,551, Ethereum Gains 17.74% as Hyperliquid Surges 20.97%
Crypto prices surged sharply on Thursday, August 20, 2026, breaking weeks of sideways trading. Bitcoin jumped to $69,551, gaining roughly 8% in 24 hours. Ethereum climbed 17.74% to reclaim the $2,000 level, while Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged 20.97%. The rally followed a surprise US Treasury announcement to double its long-dated bond buyback operations. Total crypto…
NVDA Stock, AMD Stock, Micron and Broadcom Gain as AI Spending Estimates Rise
AI spending estimates are rising again, giving semiconductor stocks a fresh boost. On August 7, 2026, Goldman Sachs estimated global AI investment could reach about $1 trillion this year, above widely cited hyperscaler spending forecasts. That outlook is supporting demand for AI chips, memory and networking hardware. As a result, NVDA stock, AMD stock, Micron…
Strides Pharma Stock Rallies 10% as USFDA Concludes Bengaluru Inspection
Strides Pharma shares surged 11% to ₹1,055.90 on the BSE on August 20, 2026. The rally followed news that the company’s flagship Bengaluru facility received a USFDA Establishment Inspection Report. That report confirms successful closure of a cGMP inspection conducted in May 2026. Heavy trading volumes accompanied the sharp intraday move. What the USFDA EIR…