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Angels GM Perry Minasian: Grayson Rodriguez is ‘a gamble worth taking’

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Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez offered too tantalizing of a package for Perry Minasian to turn down, despite the risk. A day after the Angels acquired a pitcher who has been hurt for nearly a season and a half, Minasian said the current reports of his Rodriguez’s and the potential he offers were sufficient to be worth sending the Baltimore Orioles one of their best power hitters, Taylor Ward. “Is there risk? Yes, there’s risk,” the Angels’ general manager said Wednesday. “It’s eyes wide open on the risk. That being said, it’s four years of control. It’s somebody that, when he pitches, can beat anybody on any given night. The weapons he has and the ability to throw strikes, it’s a combination that some of the best in the game have. We’ve got high expectations. He’s somebody we’re really excited to have.” Rodriguez, 26, is a former first-round pick with a 100-mph fastball. He had a 3. 25 ERA over a 31-start stretch from July 2023 to July 2024. He struck out 193 and walked 53 over 182⅔ innings in that span. His walk rate is slightly better than the major-league average. However, he hasn’t thrown a pitch in a regular season game since July 31, 2024. Rodriguez suffered a lat strain that cost him the last two months of the 2024 season, and he missed all of 2025 with a similar strain and then elbow problems. He had surgery to have a bone spur removed in August. “We need him to be healthy,” Minasian said. “We like where he’s at. Obviously, we felt like the medical (report) was in a good enough place to where this was a chance, a gamble worth taking. We expect him to be healthy in spring. He’s throwing bullpens in January. We’ve talked to him. He’s very motivated, very excited. Somebody that can really give us a jolt in the rotation.” Rodriguez is scheduled to talk to the media Wednesday afternoon. For now, any report of his health has to be taken with caution. No team would give up an established starting pitcher with four years of control for a hitter with one year of control under normal circumstances. Mike Elias, the Orioles president of baseball operations, told the Baltimore media recently that Rodriguez was a “wild card.” “There’s nothing going on right now that would hold him back,” Elias said. “He’s not injured right now and he’s preparing for spring training, but the poor guy’s missed a year and two months basically, and we’ve got to be mindful of that, and I think he’s a really nice wild card talent for us, and I’m really optimistic and bullish about it. But the fact that he’s missed so much time recently, we just have to be prudent about that. “We don’t want to plan around him too heavily, but I really like where he’s at.” If Rodriguez is healthy, he would join a rotation that includes right-hander José Soriano and left-handers Yusei Kikuchi and Reid Detmers. Soriano is 27 and Detmers and Rodriguez are 26. The Angels control Detmers and Soriano for the next three years, and Rodriguez for the next four. The Angels still need another starter, and to that end the deal helps by freeing up some money. Ward was set to make around $14 million in arbitration, and Rodriguez will make just over the major-league minimum of $780,000. “The more flexibility, the better,” Minasian said. “That was discussed too. It’s not only acquiring somebody we feel like can impact the rotation, but freeing up some money to maybe get into areas where we wouldn’t have been able to before.” The Angels will need to replace Ward’s production at the plate. Last season, he hit 36 homers and drove in 103 runs with a . 792 OPS. The Angels still have Mike Trout, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler to play the corner outfield spots. Trout and Soler likely can’t handle full-time outfield duty, so the Angels would probably look to have them split time in the outfield and at designated hitter. Adell could also play center, but perhaps now the Angels are more likely to get a true center field and keep Adell in one of the corners. “It’s a long offseason,” Minasian said. “We’ll continue to look.” More to come on this story.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/11/19/angels-gm-perry-minasian-grayson-rodriguez-is-a-gamble-worth-taking/

Trump nominates new CFPB director, but White House says agency is still closing

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By KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) President Trump nominated Stuart Levenbach as the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, using a legal maneuver to keep his budget director Russell Vought as acting director of the bureau while the Trump administration continues on its plan to shut down the consumer financial protection agency. Levenbach is currently an associate director inside the Office of Management and Budget, handling issues related to natural resources, energy, science and water issues. Levenbach’s resume shows significant experience dealing with science and natural resources issues, acting as chief of staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during Trump’s first term. Levenbach’s nomination is not meant to go through to confirmation, an administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. Under the Vacancies Act, Vought can only act as acting director for 210 days, but now that Trump has nominated someone to the position, that clock has been suspended until the Senate approves or denies Levenbach’s confirmation as director. Vought is Levenbach’s boss. The CFPB has been nonfunctional much of the year. Many of its employees have been ordered not to work, and the only major work the bureau is doing is unwinding the regulations and rules it put into place during Trump’s first term and during the Biden administration. While in the acting director role, Vought has signaled that he wishes to dismantle, or vastly diminish, the bureau. The latest blow to the bureau came earlier this month, when the White House said it does not plan to withdraw any funds from the Federal Reserve, which is where the bureau gets its funding, to fund the bureau past Dec. 31. The White House and the Justice Department used a legal interpretation of the law that created the bureau, the Dodd-Frank Act, that the Fed must be profitable in order to fund the CFPB’s operations. Several judges have rejected this argument when it was brought up by companies, but it’s never been the position of the government until this year that the CFPB requires the Fed to be profitable to have operating funds. “Donald Trump’s sending the Senate a new nominee to lead the CFPB looks like nothing more than a front for Russ Vought to stay on as Acting Director indefinitely as he tries to illegally close down the agency,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, in a statement. The bureau was created after the 2008 financial crisis as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, a law passed to overhaul the financial system and require banks to hold more capital to avoid another financial crisis. The CFPB was created to be a independent advocate for consumers to help them avoid bad actors in the financial system.
https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2025/11/19/trump-cfpb-nomination/

Woman killed by car on 51N

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A Como man was charged with murder after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Saturday, Nov. 15, on Hwy. 51, just north of the Como town limits. Initial reports said the incident happened near the convenience store that supervisors have received complaints about in recent months. Willie B. Hill, 34, of Abe Hill Road […]
https://panolian.com/2025/11/19/woman-killed-by-car-on-51n/

Houstonians can no longer rent scooters late at night

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In a significant blow to a booming scooter rental industry, the Houston City Council on Wednesday enacted a curfew on “micromobility devices” from 8 p. m. to 4 a. m. across the city. “This has been a challenge in the downtown area for some time,” said council member Joaquin Martinez, who represents the area. “We’ve seen a lot of joyriding in downtown when it comes to scooters letter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox. “Personally owned vehicles” are exempt from the curfew “for certain commuting purposes,” according to the agenda item. The curfew applies to both electric and foot-powered scooters. The measure also bans rentals from tents and other “temporary structures” a common tactic by popup vendors. While the new regulations represent a walkback from what was initially proposed as a full ban in the central urban core, the scooter rental industry has previously expressed consternation about a curfew at night the busiest hours for the business. “It’s technically the safest time to operate because there’s less cars in the road there’s less pedestrians so if safety is a concern, that’s typically better for scooter rental because there’s less traffic,” Abraham Levitz, co-owner of scooter rental business EYRD, told Houston Public Media in August. “It’s very hot here in Houston and very humid, so the reason why you see a lot of people riding at night as well is because it’s a lot more comfortable to be outside.” According to a coalition of scooter rental companies that advocated against the ban, total rentals across three leading brick-and-mortar vendors soared from about 86, 000 in 2021 to more than 176, 000 in 2024. According to the city, from 2021 through 2025, 51 riders received citations, about 3, 000 received warnings, five guns were seized and eight people were arrested. Council member Julian Ramirez expressed his intention to tag the item, which would have pushed it back until the next meeting on Dec. 3. But in a rare move, other council members threatened to override his tag, forcing a vote. In a tense exchange with Whitmire, Ramirez said he supported the revised proposal, but council members and residents didn’t have access to details on the curfew and regulation until Friday. “What’s the greater good?” Whitmire said. “You do realize the danger you’re putting those Houstonians to and the disruption of our holiday season. I think that’s a false choice, frankly,” Ramirez responded. “I think transparency is paramount in government.” After a 15-minute recess, Ramirez withdrew his tag with the understanding that a committee meeting would be held in early December for further public engagement followed by potential amendments. He ultimately voted in favor of the item, along with 11 other council members and the mayor. The nighttime ban might not be the last action on scooters in the downtown area. Council member Twila Carter expressed support for a full ban in the central urban core, while Martinez expressed support for a city-contracted vendor “that could also ensure that we could still have micromobility within downtown.”.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/11/19/536590/scooter-curfew-houston-city-council-rentals/

Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer

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By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation. The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that it expects its sales slump to extend through the critical holiday shopping season. The company also announced that it’s planning to invest another billion dollars next year to remodel stores, build new ones, increasing the total cost for the makeover to $5 billion. Investors have punished Target’s stock recently, sending it down 43% over the past year. Shares were essentially flat in early trading Wednesday. Turning around the 19% profit slide in the most recent quarter is the latest challenge for incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, a 20-year company veteran who is replacing CEO Brian Cornell in February. The handover arrives as the retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive its reputation as the place to go for affordable but stylish products. Comparable sales those from established physical stores and online channels dipped 2. 7% in its latest three-month period. That’s worse then the 1. 9% drop in the previous quarter and the third straight quarterly decline. Target’s troubles stand in stark contrast to rival Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, which is thriving. Walmart reports on its most recent quarterly performance Thursday. Target announced in October that it was eliminating about 1, 800 corporate positions to streamline decision-making and accelerate company initiatives. The cuts represent about 8% of Target’s corporate workforce. To pump up sales, Target is offering more than 20, 000 new items, twice as many as last year, and it has lowered prices on thousands of groceries and other essential items. “The environment around us continues to evolve, whether it’s shifting consumer demand, changing competitor dynamics, or broader macroeconomic pressures,” Fiddelke said on an earnings call Wednesday. ”But let me be clear. We are not waiting for conditions to improve. We are driving the change ourselves right now.” With about 1, 980 U. S. stores, Target has struggled to find its footing since inflation caused Americans to curtail much of their discretionary spending. At the same time, Target customers have complained of messy stores lacking the budget-priced niche that long ago earned the retailer the nickname “Tarzhay.” Consumer boycotts since late January, when Target joined rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back its corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, have compounded the predicament. Other, more recent macro headwinds, are buffeting the entire retail sector. For almost a year, retailers have struggled to navigate President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs on imports and his immigration crackdown that threatened to shrink the supply of workers available to U. S. companies. The just ended 43-day federal shutdown is expected to be another drag on an economy. Government contract awards have slowed and many food aid recipients have seen their benefits interrupted, both of which can cut into consumer spending at places like Target. Fiddelke told reporters that the company saw a weaker September but he said it was “tricky for us to isolate” the different factors behind that. The retailer’s profit fell to $689 million in the three-month period ended Nov. 1, or $1. 51 per share. Adjusted per share results added up to $1. 78. That is better than the $1. 71 that Wall Street was expecting, according to a poll by FactSet, but below the $1. 85 per share the company earned in the same period last year. Sales fell 1. 5% to $25. 27 billion, just shy of analyst projections. Sales gains in food and beverages were offset by continued weakness in discretionary goods, with anxious shoppers focused increasingly on buying essentials, even during the holidays. For example, customers this year customers bought candy and costumes for Halloween, but spent less on decorations, said Rick Gomez, chief commercial officer for Target. Gomez thinks they will make similar tradeoffs during the winter holiday season. “We think the consumer will prioritize what goes under the tree versus what goes on the tree,” he said. Target also announced a partnership with OpenAI on Wednesday that will let users browse Target items through the tech company’s app ChatGPT. When customers are ready to buy, they’ll be directed to the Target app. For the fourth quarter, Target expects that comparable sales will decline by low single digits. For the full year, it now expects earnings per share to be in the $7 per share to $8 per share range, down from its earlier forecast of $7 to $9.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/11/19/target-results/

Browns Announce Roster Moves Before Shedeur Sanders’ First NFL Start

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After months of anticipation, the Cleveland Browns are finally starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Sunday, Nov. 23, against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road. Sanders has been patiently serving as a backup quarterback all season, but the Browns’ starting quarterback, Dillon Gabriel, suffered a concussion during the team’s game on Sunday, Nov. 16, against the Baltimore Ravens, and won’t be able to take the field in Week 12. So, this is Sanders’ chance to shine. He didn’t have a great performance during his NFL debut, and the Browns fell to the Ravens with a 23-16 final score. At the final buzzer, Sanders had 4-of-16 for 47 yards, was sacked twice and threw one interception. But that’s in the past, and now, Sanders is getting his first NFL start and the chance to make history. Ahead of the game, the Cleveland Browns have announced multiple roster moves to get the team ready for Geno Smith and the Raiders. On Wednesday, the team announced that they’re adding cornerback D’Angelo Ross from Houston’s practice squad and cornerback Sam Webb from Tennessee’s practice squad to their lineup. Ross, according to the team, is in his fourth season out of New Mexico. “Originally signed by New England as an undrafted free agent in 2019, he has appeared in 29 career games with the Patriots (2021) and Houston Texans (2023-25), including three games this season,” the Browns state on their official website. Ross will wear No. 20 on his jersey. Webb, meanwhile, is in his third season out of Missouri Western State. “Originally signed by Las Vegas as an undrafted free agent 2022, he has appeared in 29 career games with the Raiders (2022, 2024) and Carolina Panthers (2023),” the team states, adding that Webb will wear No. 27. While these players are on the defense end, if the defense can hold Smith and the Raiders, that will certainly help the former Colorado standout. Following Sanders’ NFL debut, he was honest about his performance. Read more: Browns Make Final Shedeur Sanders Decision for Week 12 “I don’t think I played good,” Sanders said after the game. “I don’t think I played good at all. I think there’s a lot of things we need to look at during the week and go and just get comfortable with even throwing routes with Jerry [Jeudy] and throwing routes with all those guys. I think that was my first ball to him all year. But other than that, I just think overall, we just got to go next week and understand, so that we have a week to prepare stuff I like to do.” Read more: Shedeur Sanders Predicted to Get One-Upped for Browns’ Starting Job Now, Sanders has a chance to show the NFL what he’s capable of against the Las Vegas Raiders.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/browns-announce-roster-moves-before-shedeur-sanders-first-nfl-start-11075682

Crypto News: Kraken Exchange Reaches $20B As DeepSnitch AI Becomes the Trending Presale After a Surge Past $555K

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The latest crypto news includes Kraken’s valuation soaring to $20B after an $800M funding round, Bitcoin rebounding to $91. 7K, and DeepSnitch AI becoming the hottest presale after raising $555K. Crypto exchange Kraken reveals its valuation reached $20B following an $800M funding round for the exchange’s global expansion. In addition to bagging $200M from Citadel Securities, the US market-making firm will provide Kraken expertise on issues such as risk management. Meanwhile, one of the most exciting crypto news stories this week was Bitcoin’s recovery to $92K after a dip toward $89K the day prior, which sparked bullish sentiment in the market. DeepSnitch AI presale also benefited from the slight recovery as it quickly pushed to $555K, after a month of already-solid performance sparked by various 100x predictions. Kraken’s expansion explained After raising over $800M during two funding rounds for the exchange’s global expansion, Kraken reported its valuation reached $20B on November 18. According to Kraken, the second tranche of the funding included a $200M investment from Citadel Securities, which will also provide Kraken with expertise on various issues such as liquidity provision, market structure insights, and risk management. Other backers included, among others, DRW Venture Capital and Jane Street. Even though the US-based Kraken already has a presence in multiple countries, the goal is to expand into the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Although Kraken’s expansion is bullish, the biggest crypto news was Bitcoin’s small 2% recovery after a significant reduction in selling pressure. Altcoins, including Ethereum, also took an upward trajectory, which restored the community’s appetite for crypto assets. Latest crypto updates (New tokens and price predictions) 1. DeepSnitch AI: Utility-centric AI presale raises over $533K DeepSnitch AI is one of the most prominent AI projects in the presale space that, according to recent crypto news, raised over $555K even amid high fear in the market. Along with a sizable upside potential, DeepSnitch AI also aims to provide retail traders with an edge by providing them with actionable analytics and accurate predictions. By combining five autonomous AI agents in a single intelligence layer, DeepSnitch AI’s analytics suite will be able to accurately predict sentiment shifts, track whale moves, FUD storms, and provide you with the latest alpha news. Since each of the agents has a unique role, you can use other agents to, for instance, evaluate tokens for rug pull risks or even their upside potential. AI coins have a large growth potential, which also extends to DeepSnitch AI, which, in addition to its base AI appeal, is capable of attracting users from other niches like the mem coin market. As such, traders predict that DSNT could pump by 100x after launch. If DeepSnitch AI reaches the projected level of success of 100x, investing just $200 at the current entry of $0. 02381 could allow you to achieve an ROI of $20K. 2. Dogecoin price prediction: Can DOGE regain its September peak? According to CoinMarketCap, Dogecoin hovered at the $0. 1550 level on November 18, with a slight 1% 24-hour increase. Despite a small recovery, speculative assets saw dampened performance this month, which could explain Dogecoin’s lack of momentum. In the short term, DOGE must overcome the 20-day EMA at $0. 17 to start a full breakout, with the immediate target of $0. 19. By the end of the year (especially if any crypto news about DOGE ETFs drops), Dogecoin could surge toward $0. 29. Alternatively, if DOGE fails to move above $0. 17, the price could plummet back to $0. 14. 3. Uniswap price prediction: Will UNI extend its bullish momentum? After a massive pump toward the $7. 7 area on November 18, UNI corrected to about $7. 2, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite the dip, UNI is expected to recover swiftly. According to recent price predictions, UNI could climb toward $6. 9, which represents a pivotal demand zone that could ignite another rally toward the key $8. 1 resistance. According to recent crypto news, closing above $8. 6 could extend the upward momentum all the way to $10. 3. Other sources claim that the anticipated Christmas rally could push UNI to $20 if macroeconomic factors allow and crypto news stays bullish. Final words: Ready for a breakout? If the entire market continues on the trajectory set on November 18, there may be a chance at a full recovery later in November. Both UNI and DOGE are expected to end the year on a strong note. Yet, their upside potential still pales in comparison to DeepSnitch AI, which could realistically yield astronomic 100x gains, which are simply impossible with majors unless you spend thousands. With strong fundamentals and stable presale performance, according to recent crypto news, DeepSnitch AI could become the next crypto moonshot. End your November in the green by taking part in the DeepSnitch AI presale. FAQs 1. What is the biggest crypto news this week? Kraken’s valuation jumping to $20B and Bitcoin’s rebound to $92K dominated the headlines on November 18. Additionally, DeepSnitch AI’s presale surpassing $555K has become one of the most talked-about stories due to its projected 100x potential. 2. Why is Kraken suddenly worth $20B? Kraken secured $800M across two funding rounds, including a $200M investment from Citadel Securities. This funding supports global expansion into APAC, LATAM, Europe, and the Middle East, boosting the exchange’s valuation to $20B. 3. Why is DeepSnitch AI trending in the latest crypto news? DeepSnitch AI raised over $553K even during high market fear. Its five-agent AI analytics system identifies sentiment shifts, whale activity, FUD storms, and rug-pull risks. This publication is sponsored. Coindoo does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, or any other materials on this page. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before engaging in any cryptocurrency-related actions. Coindoo will not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damages or losses resulting from the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned. Always do your own researchs. Author Reporter at Coindoo Krasimir Rusev is a journalist with many years of experience in covering cryptocurrencies and financial markets. He specializes in analysis, news, and forecasts for digital assets, providing readers with in-depth and reliable information on the latest market trends. His expertise and professionalism make him a valuable source of information for investors, traders, and anyone who follows the dynamics of the crypto world.
https://coindoo.com/crypto-news-kraken-exchange-reaches-20b-as-deepsnitch-ai-becomes-the-trending-presale-after-a-surge-past-555k/

MultiVM Support Now Live On a Supra Testnet, Expanding To EVM Compatibility

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[PRESS RELEASE Zug, Switzerland, November 19th, 2025] Supra, the vertically integrated Layer 1 powering MultiVM smart contract execution with native oracles, dVRF, automation, and cross-chain communication, announced today the opening of applications for its MultiVM testnet during today’s keynote at Devconnect Buenos Aires, held as part of Multichain Day. The announcement was delivered by Jon Jones, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Supra, during a session exploring the future of interoperability and next-generation Web3 infrastructure. This launch marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of dApp development, as Supra aims to offer EVM developers, in addition to MoveVM developers, a powerful new foundation to build, test, and deploy high-performance applications that can scale across ecosystems without compromising on security, composability, or liquidity. SolanaVM support is underway and is expected to be deployed early next year, making Supra the first L1 ever to support multiple virtual machines and execution environments from a variety of ecosystems. “We built MultiVM because we believe developers should never have to choose between innovation and access,” said Jones. “Supra aims to give teams the ability to write smart contracts in the languages of multiple virtual machines and deploy them into a fully parallelized environment, while also accessing native automation and cross-chain services, all within one unified infrastructure.” The Supra MultiVM architecture empowers dApp developers to write smart contracts in either Solidity or Move, with SolanaVM support underway, tapping into Supra’s native services such as their 600+ built-in Oracle price feeds, cross-chain communications, and automation capabilities. This eliminates long-standing constraints that have forced projects to remain locked into Ethereum-compatible environments, foregoing access to interoperate with applications from other growing ecosystems. By unifying these environments with shared blockspace and a converged execution model, Supra’s MultiVM is poised to redefine what is possible in the multi-chain era. Supra aims to become a decentralized global supercomputer, and their thesis is that any such infrastructure should be able to run programs from a variety of programming languages. A core component of their MultiVM design is SupraEVM, the network’s native EVM-compatible implementation. Built from the ground up with performance in mind, SupraEVM incorporates SupraBTM, a hybrid parallel execution engine capable of deterministic, conflict-aware scheduling. This enables significantly higher throughput and lower latency compared to all EVM chains in the industry, but without requiring developers to modify existing Solidity contracts. SupraBTM has recently been benchmarked as the fastest parallel EVM executor publicly tested to date. Independent analysis confirms that SupraBTM outperforms emerging EVM projects such as Monad in high-conflict DeFi workloads, while maintaining verifiable safety and deterministic finality. In a bold move to further validate this claim, Supra’s Co-Founder and CEO, Joshua Tobkin, launched a $1 million public bounty, offering a reward to any team capable of beating SupraBTM’s performance by 15% or more in open, reproducible benchmarks. “Too often, developers are forced to compromise between ecosystems. EVM devs feel the constraints of legacy performance, while Move developers remain isolated from the liquidity-rich Ethereum economy,” said Tobkin. “With MultiVM, Supra is collapsing the walls between ecosystems. Our vision is to provide a scalable foundation that allows applications to transcend technical silos and reach users wherever they are. With SupraBTM, we’re also proving that high performance and verifiability can coexist without tradeoffs.” MultiVM on a Supra Testnet: Now Open for Applications In a significant step to attract the best EVM talent to the Supra ecosystem, Supra has today opened applications for a considerable grant program. The program invites EVM developers seeking early access to the MultiVM Testnet environment, purpose-built to simulate mainnet conditions, to submit their best ideas and applications. Selected projects will have access to nearly all of Supra’s complete developer stack, including: Full MoveVM and EVM compatibility (no code changes required for Solidity contracts) Vertically integrated services such as native oracles, deterministic verifiable randomness (dVRF), and event-driven automation, all live or coming soon to the SupraEVM Unified RPC infrastructure supporting both Move and EVM environments Tooling compatibility with Hardhat, Foundry, and Supra’s native CLI/IDE Upcoming support for VM-to-VM communication and composable automation across environments The EVM grant program has been allocated $250,000 to the best talent on offer, and is designed to support innovative EVM-native projects deploying on Supra’s infrastructure. The program will fund up to 10 development teams, with each team eligible for up to $25,000 in milestone-based grants. Each selected project will work closely with the Supra developer relations team to define technical milestones, deploy contracts on MultiVM infrastructure, and prepare for eventual mainnet integration in early 2026. This initiative follows a wave of recent infrastructure developments from Supra, including the launch of the DevWire Hub, a new resource portal offering tutorials, CLI tools, RPC documentation, and weekly updates for developers building in Supra’s ecosystem. Supra’s MultiVM strategy also includes long-term support for additional VM integrations beyond EVM and Move, with SolanaVM currently in development. This approach reflects a broader vision of universal Web3 composability, where developers can launch applications once, then reach users on any network without friction or fragmentation. Accessing Supra’s MultiVM Infrastructure Developers building high-performance dApps in Solidity are now invited to apply for Supra’s MultiVM Testnet and associated grant program. The program offers early access to Supra’s next-generation infrastructure, engineering support, and funding for projects that demonstrate strong technical merit and alignment with Supra’s multi-chain vision. About Supra Supra is the first chain built for Automatic DeFi (AutoFi), a novel self-operating automated financial system that also serves as the perfect framework for crypto AI Agents, built upon its vertically integrated Layer-1 blockchain with built-in high-speed smart contracts, native price oracles, system-level automation, and bridgeless cross-chain messaging. Supra’s vertical stack unlocks all-new AutoFi primitives that can generate fair recurring protocol revenue and redistribute it across the ecosystem, reducing reliance on inflationary block rewards entirely over time. This stack also equips on-chain AI Agents with all the tools they need to run a wide variety of powerful DeFi workflows for users automatically, autonomously, and securely.
https://cryptopotato.com/multivm-support-now-live-on-a-supra-testnet-expanding-to-evm-compatibility/

Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Attempted Engine Shutdown While High on Shrooms Granted No Extra Jail Time [WATCH]

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A former off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to shut down the engines of a San Francisco-bound flight while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms will not serve additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday, as reported by The New York Post. Joseph Emerson was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release by U. S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio in Portland, Oregon. Federal prosecutors had sought an additional year in prison. “Pilots are not perfect. They are human,” Baggio said during the hearing. “They are people, and all people need help sometimes.” The incident occurred on Oct. 22, 2023, aboard a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco. Emerson, who was riding off-duty in the cockpit, attempted to pull two red handles that could have activated the fire suppression system and cut the fuel supply to the engines. The plane was carrying more than 80 passengers. This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year Flight crew members subdued Emerson, and the aircraft diverted to Portland, where it landed safely. Emerson told police he had taken psychedelic mushrooms two days earlier, had not slept in more than 40 hours, and believed he was dreaming when he reached for the controls. He said he had been grieving the death of a friend at the time. His attorney, Ethan Levi, described the episode as “a product of untreated alcohol use disorder.” Levi said Emerson had been drinking at the time and accepted mushrooms “because of his lower inhibitions.” After spending 46 days in jail, Emerson was released in December 2023 under conditions requiring sobriety, mental health treatment, and avoiding aircraft. Levi said Emerson has been sober since entering treatment. Before sentencing, Emerson told the court he took responsibility for his actions. “I’m not a victim. I am here as a direct result of my actions,” he said. “I can tell you that this very tragic event has forced me to grow as an individual.” His wife, Sarah Stretch, also addressed the court. “I am so sorry for those that it’s impacted as much as it has,” she said, adding that she was proud of her husband’s progress. One of the pilots on the flight, Alan Koziol, said he did not believe Emerson intended to harm anyone, describing him as appearing “more like a trapped animal than a man in control of his faculties. Assistant U. S. Attorney Geoffrey Barrow said Emerson’s actions were serious and credited the flight crew for preventing a disaster. “There were 84 people on that plane who could have lost their lives,” Barrow said. A passenger, Alison Snyder, told the court by phone that she and her husband will “never feel as safe flying as we once did.” Emerson pleaded guilty in September as part of an agreement with prosecutors. He faced federal charges of interfering with a flight crew. A separate Oregon state indictment charged him with 83 counts of endangering another person and one count of endangering an aircraft. At the state level, Emerson was sentenced to 50 days in jail with credit for time served and five years of probation. The court ordered him to complete 664 hours of community service, half of which may be completed at his nonprofit pilot health organization, “Clear Skies Ahead.” He must also pay $60,000 in restitution, mostly to Alaska Air Group, and comply with requirements related to sobriety, mental health treatment, and staying away from aircraft.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/alaska-airlines-pilot-who-attempted-engine-shutdown-while-high-on-shrooms-granted-no-extra-jail-time-watch/

Khloé Kardashian recalls ‘traumatic’ moment ex Lamar Odom destroyed her prized possession: I was ‘on my knees screaming’

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Khloé Kardashian recalled the devastating moment when her ex-husband, Lamar Odom, destroyed her beloved journals. The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” alum reflected on the “traumatic” time the ex-athlete burned her diaries right in front of her on Wednesday’s episode of her “Khloé In Wonderland” podcast. Kardashian, 41, said that she used to love journaling and would write about everything happening in her life. “I loved it and everything was in these journals,” she said. “And I remembered my ex-husband was going through it.” Odom, who struggled with substance abuse issues during their marriage, was allegedly having “a tough time.” “He was incredibly paranoid and found these journals that he knew I did all the time and was reading them and just was convinced that I was like, taking notes and sending them to the government or something crazy,” Kardashian said. Odom proceeded to take all of her journals and throw them into a fire right in front of the Good American founder. “I remember sobbing, tears streaming down my face,” Kardashian recalled. “I could remember me on my knees, screaming, like it was years of my life in these journals, and they meant so much to me.” Kardashian said that she never journaled again after that. “Because I just felt like, wow, that was taken away in a f-king blink, and what was the point?” she wondered. While Kardashian no longer finds peace in journaling, she still believes it can be an “incredibly therapeutic process” for others. “I wish I had those books just to see like, what were my thoughts then,” she said. “That’s the special part of journaling you look back, I don’t know, five years, 10 years, two years, and you’re like, ‘Wow, I was such an idiot. What was I writing about?’ Or, ‘I can’t believe that mattered to me the way it did then.’” “That’s what’s so special about journaling, is seeing your emotional state and how far you came or if you need something to reflect on or maybe inspire,” she continued. “It’s such a beautiful process to do, and so I do hate that I don’t do it anymore.” Kardashian said that there is a part of her that doesn’t want to “risk” that heartbreak happening again. “I’m not going to start a journal again and have someone destroy it, or I lose it. It’s more, I’m going to say traumatic for me, but I just don’t even want to open that up again,” she said. Instead, Kardashian uses the scarring memory as a lesson that nothing is permanent in life. “I think it just made me [realize] . you don’t get to really keep anything in this world, and it’s, maybe that’s OK,” she said. “I used to hold onto all these things, and sometimes I will write something, but then just throw it away. I don’t try to replace what I once had.” Kardashian and Odom, 46, met in 2009 and tied the knot after one month of knowing each other. Their marriage was captured on camera in their two-season E! reality show “Khloé & Lamar,” but their relationship quickly deteriorated due to Lamar’s drug use and infidelity. The Hulu personality filed for divorce in 2013. They put their breakup on pause after Odom overdosed in 2015, with Khloé remaining by his side through his recovery.
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