Bill Gates is releasing a memoir next year Illustration by Laura Normand / The VergeBill Gates has written a memoir, covering the days of his childhood all the way until he formed Microsoft in 1975. The book, called Source Code: My Beginnings, doesn’t go on sale until February 4th, 2025, but it’s available for preorder now. In a post on his blog, Gates says the book goes over “the toughe…

Louisiana Passes Surgical Castration Bill for Child Molesters The bill, if signed by the governor, would be the first to allow a judge to order surgical procedures for those who commit sex crimes against children.

What do I say when I call inquiring an electric bill? Hi everyone, I’m sorry this is kind of a stupid question. I live in a 6 bedroom townhouse and our electric bill this month is almost $400. The max we have ever paid (during a summer month running AC 24/7) was only $279. I know I can’t really negotiate, but I just want to know why/how it’s this much since we’ve been there for 2 years and have nev…

Dead & Company salutes Bill Walton at Las Vegas concert The group contains members of Walton’s favorite band, the Grateful Dead.

Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Ensuring Biden’s Spot on the Ballot The bill, which Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, is expected to sign this weekend, appeared to end the possibility that President Biden would not be on the state’s ballot in November.

U.S. Sen. Wyden: House ‘Right’ to Pursue Crypto Bill, Late in Session for More Progress AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), one of the U.S. Senate Democrats who’ve shown some support for crypto issues, cast doubt Friday that a legislative solution for the industry would move quickly, but he suggested to an audience at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2024 that the momentum will continue next year in Washington.

‘Welcome To Derry’: Bill Skarsgård To Reprise Pennywise Role In ‘It’ Prequel Series On Max submitted by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136

Best T-bill/note for the purpose? We have our down payment in I-bonds since the end of 2022, and with the lower rates, we’re hoping to move it and lock in a better rate. I think we should be in a position to buy in the next 12-24 months, but I can’t be sure. I would be tempted to buy 10Y bonds, but does this introduce more risks if we wanted to sell in 18 months or so? Otherwise…

Big Hospital bill, no insurance, and now debt collectors So this isn’t my debt specifically it’s actually my husband’s. right before we got married (so before he was added to my insurance) we had to take him to the er. it ended up being fine but he didn’t have insurance so we knew the bill would be huge. they sent a bill for around $4000 and a separate xray bill for like $32. we had already talked to …

Hospital sent bill for $700 then sent new bill for $4000, how do I handle? Back in April, I had a medical test done at a local hospital. The doctor I had been seeing has their own office, but they only do this test at the hospital they also work out of. Prior to the test, the hospital called me to confirm my information (DOB, Insurance, etc) and told me that the cost would be $700. The week after the procedure, I rece…

Consensus 2024 Week: The House Passed a Market Structure Bill The House of Representatives voting overwhelmingly in favor of a crypto market structure bill is an interesting prelude to CoinDesk’s annual conference. We’ll be talking about these things in Austin this week.

Jay Bilas: Man, was Bill Walton fun Jay Bilas grew up idolizing Bill Walton, who was larger than life on and off the court and he was about finding the joy in others.

Bill Walton, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Broadcasting Star, Dies at 71 A dominant, colorful center, he won championships in high school, at U.C.L.A. and with the Trail Blazers and the Celtics before becoming a TV commentator.

Bill Walton Dies: NBA Hall Of Famer & Emmy-Winning Sports Broadcaster Was 71 submitted by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136

Hall of Famer Bill Walton, 71, dies of cancer Two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Bill Walton has died of cancer at the age of 71, the NBA announced Monday.

The Unintended Consequences of FIT21’s Crypto Market Structure Bill

Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage.

In an Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in committee amid Republican opposition when Democrats stepped in to save it.

‘It Can Be Said With Confidence the SEC Is Investigating Ethereum’: Consensys’ Bill Hughes Talks Crypto Law Consensys Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory talks about ETH’s legal status and Ethereum’s future.

Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate Ahead of Friday Expiration Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote.