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When crypto influencer Gmoney launched 9dcc in 2022, there was no roadmap for what he called the first crypto-native luxury brand.The brand is built on blockchain, and all products are linked to a digital twin, which not only authenticates the product but also provides features that have yet to be explored.When 9dcc was launched, the crypto market had already cooled down and countless blockchain startups had gone bankrupt. But two years later, 9dcc has expanded from a single T-shirt to an extensive collection that includes denim, ball caps, hoodies, tailoring, and outerwear. Meanwhile, Gmoney and his team have been experimenting…

Escanaba freshman Nick Martinson (right) battles on the boards with senior Cale Carter during practice at the Wells Sports Complex on Nov. 15, 2024. (“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press) IRON MOUNTAIN – The Kingsford hockey team canceled its season opener Tuesday night in what was a memorable game for the team. Kingsford was brutally dominated on home ice by Escanaba in embarrassing fashion, 9-0 in two periods. “I was expecting a fight and a close game.” said Friverse head coach Greg Wadge. “We didn’t do anything we did in practice. We had 16 guys who didn’t want the puck.…

washington, November 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the world’s leading authority on rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program awards. After evaluating 38 brands, U.S. News’ Best Vehicle Brands recognizes industry-wide excellence across four major segments of the auto market: cars, SUVs, trucks and luxury vehicles. The U.S. News Best CPO program recognizes programs that provide the greatest benefits to consumers based on clear criteria. This year’s winners are: Best Car Brand: Honda Best SUV Brand: Hyundai Best Truck Brand: Ram Best Luxury Brand: Porsche Best…

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is just hours away from turning its attention to plans for a new downtown Spurs arena and broader sports and entertainment district that the city has been working on in secret for more than a year and a half.City Manager Eric Walsh and Assistant City Manager Lori Houston are scheduled to unveil conceptual plans for a new sports and entertainment district centered around Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio. This appears to be similar to the multibillion-dollar Project Marvel, which the city has been developing since at least April 2023.According to the agenda, the proposed districts…

Target reported profits Wednesday that were far below Wall Street expectations, with the big retailer blaming it on lower-than-expected demand.The company reported earnings that were 20% lower than expected, the biggest surprise in two years. Meanwhile, revenue fell short of expectations for the first time in more than a year. As a result, Target’s stock price fell more than 21% on Wednesday.Despite a much-publicized campaign offering discounts on thousands of items and an earlier holiday sale, the results were disappointing. Target CEO Brian Cornell said on a call with reporters that the quarter’s disastrous results were due to “lingering weakness…

If you’re a resident looking to settle in Massachusetts, you may not need to look too far.Boston was recently ranked #29 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Retirement Destinations list of 150 U.S. cities. The site created its list by considering factors such as the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and quality of health care. The full methodology can be found here.Boston’s overall retirement score was 6.6. The city’s medical rating was 5.6 and its housing affordability rating was 4.8.”From Old North Church to the Institute of Contemporary Art and everything in between, Boston is…

The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a case that sparked an immigration debate earlier this year ahead of the presidential election. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was found guilty of three counts: felony murder, malice murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, aggravated assault with intent to rape, and “Tom Peeping.” He was sentenced to life in prison without parole, as requested by the prosecution.Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during his trial Friday in Athens-Clarke County Superior Court in Athens, Georgia.Shin Hyo Seop / APThe sentence was handed down by Athens-Clarke…

Political debates have become a Thanksgiving tradition since President-elect Donald Trump’s election in 2016, but have been held before that, during the Civil War, in the 1960s, and almost every election year. It requires all adults to sit down at the dinner table filled with intense political beliefs, and everyone screams before the stuffing comes out of the oven. Many people dislike this practice and cite dishes being thrown and relationships broken as evidence of its harm. I love political discussions. It’s my favorite part of Thanksgiving. If they were removed I would stop showing up. Why do I value…

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal played the final match of his professional career on Tuesday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zanzschulp in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.Nadal, 38, announced last month that he would retire after the tournament.His career ended as one of the most decorated players in tennis. Nadal, who has been competing professionally since his late teens, has won 92 singles titles (fifth all-time), 22 majors (second all-time) and two Olympic gold medals. Nadal is best known for his dominance on clay, winning the French Open a record 14 times. He won his first championship in 2005 and…

The Old World Christmas Shop has been a staple of Asheville’s Billmore Village for 40 years. Due to damage from Hurricane Helen, the store is currently located in downtown Asheville. “We had 31 feet of water rushing through that area,” said store manager Laura Rathbone. “The store took on nine feet of water (and) five feet of mud.” On Monday, the city of Asheville lifted its boil water advisory. More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina can now drink and bathe using water straight from their taps. But only 44% of businesses in Buncombe County are open after Helen…