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Intel Appoints Dr. Craig H. Barratt to Board of Directors

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) today announced that Craig H. Barratt, Ph.D., 63, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective immediately. Dr. Barratt will serve as an independent director.

“Craig is a highly accomplished technology leader with a proven ability to innovate, scale, and transform businesses,” said Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO. “He is a seasoned semiconductor executive with experience at multiple leading-edge technology companies, which…”

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Crisol: Theater of Idols isn’t shying away from its horrific religious themes

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Back at Tokyo Game Show in September, I had the chance to sit down with David Carrasco, the CEO and co-founder of Vermila Studios and the executive producer on the upcoming *Crisol: Theater of Idols*. The game is a survival horror first-person shooter that leans heavily into both survival and horror elements.

*Crisol* takes place on the Island of Tormentosa in Hispania—a nightmarish version of Spain, tainted by corrupting religion and a blood curse that fuels your weapons and health.

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### A Blumhouse Games Beat

Over the last two years, I feel like I’ve been following something of a Blumhouse Games beat. I spoke with team members from the high school-set *Fear The Spotlight* at Summer Games Fest 2024 in LA, when the publisher made its major debut in the gaming industry. Since then, I’ve interviewed the creators behind *The Eyes of Hellfire*, a gothic Irish multiplayer game.

As a big horror fan, I’m by no means complaining. In fact, I’ve been continually impressed by how unique and singular each game signed by Blumhouse has felt, despite all belonging to the same wider genre.

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### Blumhouse Brethren

When I asked Carrasco why the Hollywood-based publisher sought out his and his peers’ games, he explained, “I’m not Blumhouse, I cannot speak for them, but I think what is really important for them is that you have vision. That you are not just making a game, but that your game tries to explain something and has an essence.”

Regarding how developers achieve this, Carrasco said, “In many cases, you speak from what you know, and we know Spanish folklore.”

*Crisol* doesn’t just focus on folklore, but also on the scars left by Spain’s complex relationship with religion—from Paganism to Catholicism. This is explored through two fictional groups in-game: one, a “religion of the sun,” and the other, “the cult of the sea.”

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### Navigating Controversy

In an era when games worldwide are canceled mid-production due to an “increasingly intense” US political climate, I asked Carrasco if convincing a publisher to support a game with potentially controversial topics inspired by real political and religious history was difficult.

He responded, “We discussed [with Blumhouse] that it was [inspired by] Spanish folklore, but you didn’t need to know anything about it. It would be interesting even if you didn’t study Spanish history.”

While Blumhouse seemed receptive, Carrasco explained that not every publisher shared the same enthusiasm. “Some publishers we visited wanted to remove some of it or wondered whether someone without that connection would be interested [in the game].”

This aspect of the pitching process frustrated Carrasco. He pointed out that players can overcome cultural hurdles if a game hooks them with gameplay, style, or premise.

“Some people don’t know anything about Samurai or Japanese culture,” he said, “but then you play and get excited because it’s so exotic, unique, and different.”

From there, players begin to learn and understand what makes different cultures interesting through immersion.

“It’s a way to introduce — in our case, this is not Spain. It’s a completely twisted version — but there’s a lot of Spanish flavor. We’ve taken elements from different eras, regions, and art styles to give you a glimpse, an idea like, ‘Oh, I’d like to know more about this. Where did it come from? Maybe I can visit Spain someday and discover the cathedrals and how they connect with the *Crisol* version.’”

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### Connected to Faith

Some of the influences Carrasco mentioned are immediately visible if you watch a trailer or play the demo. The first-person horror and monsters stalking you through locations clearly draw from *Resident Evil* games, while the shooting and light stealth integrate highly animated *Bioshock*-style gunplay and immersive sim elements.

However, I wanted to learn more about some inspirations that players might not recognize as quickly. I asked Carrasco about the driving forces behind *Crisol*’s unique world design and if there were particular parts of Spanish history or folklore that influenced it.

He explained, “In terms of art design, we really wanted to have coherence. Sometimes you play games that are fun, but you notice they didn’t invest the same amount of time or effort in art direction, where something doesn’t feel connected to the environment, or you wonder, ‘Why is this person dressed like that?’”

To avoid this, the team created cultures and locations that made sense within the world and connected to each other cohesively.

“We put a lot of effort into crafting a coherent, structured art direction. In Tormentosa, there’s the Cult of the Sea — so everything has that sea connection, whether in color, shape, or decorations. Nothing feels out of place.”

He was quick to highlight the meaning behind the name *Crisol*, which means “crucible,” like a place where many things are mixed.

“We mixed many elements from different parts of Spain but didn’t want them to stand out as weird or out of context, like, ‘Oh, this cathedral does not belong here.’ So, we spent a lot of time making it feel natural.”

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### It’s in the Blood

Most of *Crisol*’s gameplay elements have recognizable inspirations, but one mechanic feels wholly singular.

In *Crisol*, unlike other survival horror games with guns, you don’t scavenge for ammunition—your own blood acts as your bullets and your lifeblood.

If your gold-encrusted shotgun runs dry, you can transmute a chunk of your health bar into ammo, hoping to land a clean hit on a stalking enemy.

Occasionally, as you come across rotting corpses, you might find something fresh enough to absorb their hemoglobin (presumably) into your health, then redistribute it into your weapons.

This risk/reward balance consolidates health and ammo management into one resource, forcing you to make tough decisions.

Carrasco shared the thought process behind this mechanic from two perspectives.

“First, survival horror games have slowly become less about survival and more about action. They give you abundant ammunition and powerful weapons, so the horror becomes less challenging. The creatures attacking you are eventually defeat-able.”

He elaborated, “By adding the blood mechanic, you always have to monitor your health, decide which weapon is best for each enemy, assess the number of enemies on screen, and decide how to approach each situation.”

But beyond gameplay, the team was drawn to the idea because of its striking iconography and narrative integration.

“The more religious aspect is how you sacrifice your blood to your god to defeat enemies.”

Carrasco described creating ammo almost like a sacrament: “You take your blood and make it divine, turning it into a weapon that can defeat the monstrosities attacking you.”

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### Reveling in Rare Reliquaries

Layering religious imagery onto gameplay to create atmosphere is a recurring theme in *Crisol*, and something the team often discovered naturally during research.

This is especially evident in the game’s ornate weaponry.

When you first pick up a revolver or shotgun in *Crisol*, they look relatively standard. But when the soldier of the religious order you play infuses his blood into a gun, it becomes encrusted with jewels and a golden finish, reminiscent of a 16th-century religious sceptre.

Carrasco shared the real-world inspiration behind this transformation.

“As we dug into religious history, we discovered a lot about saints and how they preserve relics.”

He explained that your weapons are akin to reliquaries — containers for the divine that in the real world house remains or items belonging to saints or divine figures.

“The materials are the same — gold, ivory, expensive wood — creating stark contrast with the weapons you find. The blood is what is divine, holding that divine element inside.”

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### Meaning Beyond Controversy

All of this combines to create something meaningful.

This isn’t religious imagery used simply to court controversy or grab headlines. Carrasco and Vermila Studios seem genuinely invested in exploring and breaking down religious ideas through gameplay and worldbuilding.

The result is a game that feels authentic to its regional inspiration while willing to comment on the history and culture it represents.

I can’t wait to see where these ideas take *Crisol* when it releases.

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*This preview is based on a PC demo played on-site at Tokyo Game Show in Japan. The final product is subject to change.*
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146730/crisol-theater-of-idols-isnt-shying-away-from-its-horrific-religious-themes-and-that-is-what-makes-it-so-interesting

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How World War II Drama ‘Nuremberg’ Put Nazi War Criminals On Trial

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In the immortal—yet seldom heeded—words of George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

***WARNING! The following contains certain spoilers for the film!***

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“The Nuremberg trials were something I thought I knew about,” said Vanderbilt (Zodiac, Murder Mystery), whose main source of inspiration was Jack El-Hai’s *The Nazi and the Psychiatrist*. The nonfiction book chronicles the lesser-known efforts of one Dr. Douglas Kelley to psychoanalyze the German war criminals—particularly Hitler’s shrewd and calculating second-in-command, Hermann Göring—and ensure they were mentally fit to stand trial for their crimes against humanity.

“As soon as I read [Jack’s book], I was just like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that!’” Vanderbilt admitted. “I just became fascinated with it. So I used my own money, which you’re told to never do, and I optioned Jack’s book as he was writing it.”

Hewing relatively close to its source material, the film devotes a great deal of real estate to the odd “cat and mouse” relationship between Göring (Russell Crowe) and Kelley (Rami Malek), both of whom “were master manipulators,” El-Hai explained over a separate call. “Big ego and narcissistic guys. When they interacted with each other, they knew what the other was doing and tolerated it. Because each of them wanted something from the other.”

“They’re fencing with each other, probing each other, but also becoming fascinated with each other and beginning to have empathy for each other,” agreed Vanderbilt. “In some ways, [they even] try and help each other at different moments. We talked a lot about *Silence of the Lambs* [with regard to that character dynamic].”

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As he dove down the research rabbit hole with gusto, Vanderbilt decided to expand the narrative to include figures who don’t play a major role in El-Hai’s book. Figures like Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), the Supreme Court Justice who pushed for the trial to take place when “none of the countries” were interested in the formalities of a tribunal.

“They were like, ‘We just fought an entire war. We’re done. Shoot them in the head and let’s turn the page!’” Vanderbilt explained. “And Jackson was like, ‘No, this is incredibly important. We have to do this. People have to know what these men did, or else the world won’t believe it.’”

As we now know, Jackson ended up persuading the victorious Allied powers (the United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain, and France) to his way of thinking and ultimately served as chief prosecutor on behalf of the United States.

“I was like, ‘Oh my God! I thought my movie was over here in a jail cell, but it’s also over here,’” the director said. “Usually, adaptation is subtraction. It’s a 350-page book. How do we fit it into two hours and get to the essence of it? This just kept growing, which I think was ultimately wonderful, because it gives the story a real scope.”

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In addition, Russell Crowe provided his own contributions, digging up out-of-print books containing speeches Göring gave while head of the Reichstag (German parliament) and poring over real transcripts from the trial itself.

“I remember sitting with Russell and Michael Shannon at Russell’s house with a table full of transcripts,” Vanderbilt recalled. “It was like that Charlie Day meme with all of the yarn and we’re highlighting and going, ‘Look at this! Check this out!’ He just went incredibly deep in it.”

Crowe went so deep, in fact, that he avoided social interactions with the cast and the crew because the role required him to “go some pretty dark places,” the director noted.

“He was like an actor who had something to prove when he clearly is Russell Crowe and has nothing to prove. But he gave it his all to this movie and I’m eternally grateful.”

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*Nuremberg* joins a cadre of similar historical courtroom dramas like 1961’s *Judgement at Nuremberg* (based on the trial of Nazi judges who presided over kangaroo courts) and a two-part TNT miniseries (starring Alec Baldwin as Justice Jackson and Brian Cox as Göring), with the topic feeling strangely overlooked by Hollywood.

Vanderbilt attributes this industry blind spot to a preference for the more graphic aspects of the war—be it the visceral nature of combat or the heinous atrocities of the Holocaust.

“People are fascinated with World War II, but it always seems to be the shooting war, which I understand. Battles are cinematic,” he said. “But this not only felt like fertile ground, because it hadn’t been covered, but it also felt incredibly important. There’s a whole speech in the film that Michael Shannon gives to Rami Malek, which is, ‘All of this stuff started with the [Nuremberg Laws that stripped German Jews of their rights]. They did all of these things from a legal standpoint, so I need to use laws against them. This war ends in a courtroom.’ I feel like this is the last battle of World War II. It’s not fought with guns. It’s fought with words, but it is no less intense.”

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That particular exchange takes place at the deserted and slightly eerie Nuremberg rally grounds where the racial laws were first announced in 1935. The ghostly, cemetery-like atmosphere of the location connotes the demise of the Third Reich and the brighter future the Allies hope to build from its ashes.

It’s the perfect backdrop for the clandestine meeting between Jackson and Kelley that becomes all the more effective with the inclusion of subtle sound design.

“That was an example of processing some wind and moving it around,” said Michael Babcock, the film’s sound designer, supervising sound editor, and re-recording mixer. “Every creative choice you make for what the audience is going to hear has to be the right choice. It has to be additive to what the story is and what those performances are.”

In another instance, Vanderbilt requested cricket sounds to play in the background of certain scenes as “a mood setter,” prompting Babcock to do some research on regional insects while enjoying a personal trip to Switzerland.

“Because there are places in Europe where they apparently don’t [have crickets],” he noted. “So if you need that as a tool, you just want to make sure you’re being historically accurate.”

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“The crickets were really important to me,” echoed Vanderbilt, adding that Babcock managed to successfully snag a recording of the “actual insects that would have been in Nuremberg” during the summer of 1945.

“We use the crickets at different times and some of them are just moments of calm and moments of quiet where you can feel nature. You’re in this concrete cell for so long, you’re in this giant, cavernous courtroom for so long, just being outside and feeling nature [is a relief].”

Speaking of the courtroom, the trial was held within the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, which was refurbished after sustaining heavy damage from Allied bombing.

“He wanted it to breathe a bit,” stated Babcock. “So there’s creaks, there’s little bits of wispy, windy things going on. There’s a lot of movement, particularly when all the people are in there.”

The packed space goes utterly silent, however, in a key scene where the prosecution screens horrific footage from the various Nazi extermination camps around Europe (the first time anyone had seen the extent of the Nazis’ depravity toward Jews and other so-called *Untermenschen*).

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Wanting genuine emotional reactions from the cast, Vanderbilt asked them not to watch the footage ahead of time while researching their roles.

“Those images are as chilling as they were 80 years ago,” he emphasized. “And that’s the effect I wanted, was for us as an audience of the movie *Nuremberg* to have the same feeling that those people did in the courtroom on that day.”

“There’s still a little bit of a wind tone in there, but it’s really about that film and the reverb and basically hearing a pin drop,” Babcock added. “It was the roughest scene to do as a person, as a human, but sometimes everybody’s on the same page with what needs to happen.”

A similar approach was taken with regards to the sequence in which Army translator Howie Triest (Leo Woodall) reveals his tragic backstory to Dr. Kelley at the train station.

As a Jew, he was forced to flee Germany without his sister or parents. He returned to his native country with a liberating military, but not in time to save his mother and father from a terrible fate at Auschwitz.

“At the beginning of that scene, you’re really consumed by the train station and all the people walking by and speaking different languages,” Babcock said. “There’s definitely a mood—the steam engines, the sound of trains coupling. It’s shot very well and has this kind of grand mood to it. And as you’re focusing more and more on Howie’s story, very, very, gradually, you’re losing layers and textures in the background.”

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Amidst the weighty topics and melancholic imagery, Vanderbilt never wanted the movie to feel too “dour” or didactically “dusty” in terms of its overall presentation.

“We didn’t want it to feel like a movie that was shot in 1946,” he said. “We wanted it to feel relevant and alive to modern audiences.”

To that end, he added in small moments of levity (i.e., Justice Jackson “blackmailing” the pope) that help offset the heavier elements at play.

“So many serious movies feel like you’re doing homework or eating spinach or taking medicine,” the filmmaker continued. “It was really important for me that this movie not feel that way, that it be entertaining, that it take you on an emotional journey… That is the great power of cinema. Because you can read a book about what happened in Nuremberg, you can watch a documentary about it. But a movie makes you feel.”

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Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Kelley switched his focus from psychiatry to criminology—“because he believed that psychiatry couldn’t account for the behavior of people like these Germans he had examined,” El-Hai explained—and wrote a book on his findings entitled *22 Cells in Nuremberg*.

In it, he recounted his experiences with the remaining members of the Nazi high command and laid out a number of steps that could be taken to prevent the rise of tyrants in the future. His biggest proposals involved making voting easier for eligible individuals, promoting critical thinking in educational systems, and, most important of all, subjecting politicians to psychiatric evaluations before they are allowed to take office.

Despite its fascinating subject matter, the book was a failure, mainly due to its unpopular idea that the Nazis put on trial “were not psychiatrically ill” in the way we imagine mass murderers to be.

“The behavior that they exhibited and their personalities placed them within the normal range,” El-Hai continued. “That doesn’t mean it’s desirable, but it is normal. And if they’re within the normal range, that means there are lots of other people out there like that. At the end of this terrible war and long, grueling trial, no one wanted to hear Kelley’s thought that this could happen again. That these people are always among us, in every place and in every era.”

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The indifference to his now-prescient book added fuel to the fire of Kelley’s already troubled personal life and career, which “fell apart after Nuremberg,” noted the author.

“He became a heavy drinker and his marriage began to have serious problems.”

Sadly, Dr. Kelley took his own life in 1958 by ingesting cyanide—ironically the same method Göring employed before the Allies could hang him.

“That was one of the central questions I went into the book asking,” El-Hai shared. “What was the connection between Göring’s suicide by cyanide and Kelley’s suicide by cyanide? Was there even a connection between [them]?”

Whatever the case, Dr. Kelley was indeed correct. The cautionary tale of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich “didn’t stop these horrible things from happening,” El-Hai concluded. “The Nuremberg trials didn’t stop these horrible things from happening. They’re still happening. They will always be with us and we need to always be awake to the possibility of them happening. We’re seeing signs of them right now in our government and in other countries’ governments—and there are ways to combat it.”
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/how-world-war-ii-drama-nuremberg-put-nazi-war-criminals-on-trial/

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Ghislaine Maxwell admits she is ‘happier’ in prison while enjoying room service and puppies, as Trump considers commuting her sentence

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Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Commutation from President Trump Amid Allegations of Preferential Prison Treatment

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted co-conspirator of the late Jeffrey Epstein, is currently seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence directly from President Donald Trump. (A commutation, unlike a pardon, shortens a prison sentence rather than erasing the conviction entirely.)

This news comes alongside shocking allegations about her quality of life behind bars, according to NBC News. A whistleblower recently informed House Democrats that Maxwell is reportedly receiving what they described as “concierge-style” treatment at the minimum security prison camp where she was transferred. This revelation makes her attempt to secure an early release seem particularly audacious.

Maxwell’s Commutation Bid

It’s clear that Maxwell is serious about leaving prison early. According to an email she sent to her attorney, Leaf Saffian—with the subject line “commutation application”—Maxwell wrote that she is “struggling to keep it all together as it is big and there are so many attachments.” Despite the stress involved in the application process, Maxwell appears to be relatively content with her current circumstances.

She was moved over the summer to a women-only minimum security facility in Texas, away from the low-security prison in Florida that housed both men and women. Emails Maxwell sent to friends and family confirm that she is actually “happier” at the new location.

Claims of Preferential Treatment

If the whistleblower’s claims are accurate, it’s easy to understand why Maxwell might be feeling better about her situation. The alleged special treatment includes customized meals and permission to use the exercise area after hours.

Perhaps the most unbelievable detail is that she has reportedly been given time to play with a puppy being trained by another inmate to become a service dog. Room service and puppies? That’s certainly far from the standard prison experience and raises troubling questions about equal justice under the law.

The whistleblower even claimed that a top official at the camp complained he is “sick of having to be Maxwell’s bitch,” underscoring the frustration some staff reportedly feel about her preferential treatment.

Political Backlash

This combination of possible special privileges and Maxwell’s commutation effort has triggered outrage among Democrats. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) wrote a letter to President Trump demanding full disclosure of Maxwell’s application and an immediate rejection of her request.

Raskin was blunt about his position, stating, “You should not grant any form of clemency to this convicted and unrepentant sex offender.” He also called for accountability regarding the alleged perks, emphasizing that the administration “should not be providing her with room service, with puppies to play with, with federal law enforcement officials waiting on her every need, or with any special treatment or institutional privilege at all.”

Further, Raskin has requested that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appear before Congress in a public hearing to address these allegations.

Timing and Context

Maxwell’s transfer to the Texas facility happened just a week after she met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and her lawyer, David Oscar Markus. The timing seems strategic, especially since President Trump has recently issued a number of pardons and commutations.

These recent clemencies include high-profile figures such as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Rep. George Santos, and others involved in election challenges.

When asked earlier in October about the possibility of pardoning Maxwell—after the Supreme Court rejected her challenge to her conviction—President Trump was noncommittal. He admitted he hadn’t “heard the name in so long” but said he would “have to take a look at it.” When pressed further, he responded, “I wouldn’t consider it or not consider, I don’t know anything about it.”

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As the debate over Maxwell’s treatment and potential early release continues, many are watching closely to see whether President Trump will grant her request for clemency amid mounting political pressure.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/ghislaine-maxwell-admits-she-is-happier-in-prison-while-enjoying-room-service-and-puppies-as-trump-considers-commuting-her-sentence/

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WLFI and TRUMP Prices Surge Amid Political Buzz—Can the Rally Last?

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**WLFI and TRUMP Prices Surge Amid Political Buzz — Can the Rally Last?**

The post **WLFI** and **TRUMP** have recorded explosive price gains. WLFI’s price jumped over 35% in the past 24 hours, while TRUMP’s price spiked nearly 30%, with combined trading volumes crossing $1 billion. This rally comes amid renewed political attention, rising social media mentions, and speculative flows ahead of a busy U.S. macro week.

While these memecoins are enjoying unprecedented momentum, analysts warn that such rallies can fade as quickly as they form — making risk management crucial for traders chasing this narrative.

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### WLFI Price Analysis: Political Hype Meets Market FOMO

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has emerged as the week’s most talked-about token, riding a wave of political and retail speculation. Currently priced near $0.15, WLFI saw trading volume soar more than 800% within a day. Much of the enthusiasm stems from its association with Trump-linked branding and perceptions of upcoming policy-friendly shifts in the U.S. economy.

However, analysts note that whale concentration remains high, and reports of wallet blacklisting have raised concerns about centralization risks.

From a technical perspective, WLFI has broken past short-term resistance near $0.18, turning it into support. If momentum continues, the next target lies around $0.25–$0.28. Yet, profit-taking could trigger sharp retracements given its rapid, sentiment-driven rise.

As observed in the price chart, WLFI spiked heavily, piercing through pivotal resistance levels at $0.133 and $0.152. The token has now reached a resistance zone between $0.163 and $0.167 — a breakout from this zone would validate a bullish reversal.

The Stochastic RSI has entered the overbought zone, suggesting a potential small pullback on the horizon. Should this occur, the area around $0.15 may act as strong support, potentially triggering a rebound toward $0.18 and later $0.20.

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### TRUMP Token Price Analysis: Speculation Fuels a Meme Revival

TRUMP’s price is experiencing a powerful revival, climbing above $10.70 amid soaring market enthusiasm. This surge follows increased media coverage of Trump-related political events and renewed speculation surrounding potential crypto policy discussions.

Trading activity on decentralized exchanges has spiked, making TRUMP one of the most active political memecoins in the market.

Technically, the token is approaching a breakout zone between $11.50 and $12.00. A successful breakout here could open the door toward $15.00, provided the volume sustains.

However, traders should remain cautious: TRUMP’s historical rallies have often been followed by 20–40% pullbacks within days. For now, sentiment and volatility — not fundamentals — are driving the price direction.

The price chart shows TRUMP has broken above a descending trend line with strong momentum, forming a rising parallel channel that indicates the beginning of a fresh ascending trend. RSI and CMF indicators are trending upward, supporting a bullish outlook.

Notably, RSI has not entered the overbought range since the token’s inception. If it does now, it could trigger a strong upswing, helping secure levels above $10.

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### Market Outlook and Conclusion

The twin rallies in WLFI and TRUMP highlight how narrative-driven speculation continues to dominate certain segments of the crypto market. With rising macroeconomic optimism and political cycles fueling trader enthusiasm, these tokens have become short-term beneficiaries of attention-based liquidity.

However, long-term sustainability will depend on whether either project delivers tangible progress beyond branding.

As the week unfolds, WLFI and TRUMP are likely to remain key volatility plays in a politically charged crypto landscape. Traders should approach with caution and prioritize risk management amid unpredictable swings.

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*Stay tuned for further updates on these dynamic tokens and their evolving market narratives.*
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/wlfi-and-trump-prices-surge-amid-political-buzz-can-the-rally-last/

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Clearwater Analytics: Pipeline Is Robust As Expansion Continues

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https://seekingalpha.com/article/4841474-clearwater-analytics-pipeline-is-robust-as-expansion-continues?source=feed_all_articles

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Marvel Rivals teases Gambit and Rogue for Season 5

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Marvel Rivals is wrapping up Season 4 this week, and NetEase Games has started teasing what players can expect in the next major update. Excitingly, X-Men’s Gambit and Rogue have been hinted at for Season 5, with an official reveal scheduled for tomorrow.

In a recent post on X, NetEase Games invited players to the wedding of Anna Marie and Remy Lebeau — the real identities of the beloved Marvel heroes Rogue and Gambit. The wedding date is set for November 11, 2025, which is when the first official look at Season 5 is expected to be unveiled.

Gambit and Rogue are iconic members of the X-Men and one of Marvel’s most popular couples. Gambit’s unique kinetic energy powers allow him to charge playing cards and use them as potent weapons on the battlefield. Rogue, on the other hand, possesses the ability to absorb other people’s powers, memories, and life force through physical contact.

Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about Season 5 and the addition of these two fan-favorite characters to Marvel Rivals. Stay tuned for the official reveal tomorrow!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146758/marvel-rivals-gambit-rogue-reveal

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Nuclear power will get the most Energy Department loans, Chris Wright says

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Nuclear Power to Receive Majority of Energy Department Loan Funds as Trump Administration Accelerates New Reactor Projects

Nuclear power is set to receive most of the funding from the Energy Department’s loan office as the Trump administration pushes to rapidly initiate construction on new reactors, Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced on Monday.

“We have significant lending authority at the loan program office,” said Secretary Wright during a conference hosted by the American Nuclear Society in Washington, D.C. “By far the biggest use of those dollars will be for nuclear power plants to get those first plants built.”

In May, President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. to break ground on 10 large nuclear reactors by 2030, signaling a strong government commitment to expanding nuclear energy capacity.

Private Sector Investments Fueling Nuclear Expansion

Major technology companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft are investing billions of dollars to restart old nuclear plants, upgrade existing facilities, and deploy new reactor technologies to meet the rising electricity demands from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

Wright highlighted the growing role of AI-driven electricity needs in attracting capital. “I expect electricity demand from AI to attract billions of dollars in equity capital to build new nuclear capacity from very creditworthy providers,” he said.

The Energy Department is prepared to match private investments with low-cost debt financing from its loan office, potentially leveraging private funds by as much as four to one.

Looking towards the future, Wright expressed optimism: “When we leave office three years and three months from now, I want to see hopefully dozens of nuclear plants under construction.”

Westinghouse Deal Paves the Way for Major Nuclear Projects

Last month, the Trump administration finalized a deal with Westinghouse’s owners to invest $80 billion in constructing nuclear plants across the United States.

Westinghouse, owned by uranium miner Cameco and Brookfield Asset Management, has developed the AP1000 reactor — a modern design capable of powering more than 750,000 homes.

In July, Westinghouse CEO Dan Sumner affirmed the company’s commitment to President Trump’s goal, stating they would meet the call to build large new plants using the AP1000 design.

Cameco’s Chief Operating Officer Grant Isaac also noted during Cameco’s third-quarter earnings call that the U.S. government has various financing options available to support Westinghouse reactor projects, including the Energy Department’s loan office.

“We’re assured that there is a lot of interest in investing this minimum $80 billion in order to begin the process,” Isaac told investors.

Potential Public Offering and Past Challenges

Under the terms of the October agreement, Westinghouse could spin off as a separate publicly-traded company, with the U.S. government as a shareholder.

However, the company has faced challenges in the past. Westinghouse went bankrupt in 2017 due to cost overruns on major nuclear projects in Georgia and South Carolina.

Two AP1000 reactors began service at Plant Vogtle in Georgia in 2023 and 2024, but these projects were completed years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget. Meanwhile, the South Carolina project was ultimately cancelled.

Despite these hurdles, the recent government backing and private sector investment signal renewed momentum for nuclear power in the U.S., aiming to meet future energy demands and strategic goals.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/nuclear-power-energy-department-chris-wright-loan-westinghouse-ai-data-center.html

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Jasmine Crockett Spouts Conspiracy Theory About GOP Rigging Midterm Elections Using Dominion Machines

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Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett baselessly theorized on the podcast “Defending Democracy with Marc Elias” Monday that Republicans may be planning to rig the 2026 midterm elections using Dominion voting machines.

Former GOP election reform advocate and Liberty Vote founder and chairman Scott Leiendecker acquired Dominion Voting Systems in October. Crockett claimed on the podcast that Leiendecker was a friend of President Donald Trump’s and suggested it was possible he bought Dominion to meddle with its voting machines to help Republicans win the midterms.

“We do know that one of his friends has purchased Dominion,” Crockett said. “So, it’s going to be really important for us to educate all states that we can to make sure that their secretary of states are like, ‘We don’t want the Dominion machines.’”

“Because I personally believe that that ally purchased Dominion so that he could potentially play with the machines, because we know that they’re trying to cheat by changing the lines for the midterms,” she continued. “And I think that they’re trying to solidify their cheat potentially with the voting machines.”

The deal for Leiendecker to purchase Dominion was contingent on dropping several remaining lawsuits against prominent conservatives and One America News Network (OANN).

“Every legacy system is under review. Liberty Vote will be 100 percent American-owned, American-built and independently audited,” Leiendecker told the Daily Caller in October. “We won’t ask for trust; we’ll earn it and prove it.”

“Liberty Vote signals a new chapter for American elections, one where trust is rebuilt from the ground up,” he said in a press release. “Liberty Vote is committed to delivering election technology that prioritizes paper-based transparency, security, and simplicity so that voters can be assured that every ballot is filled-in accurately and fairly counted.”

Dominion launched several major defamation lawsuits after the 2020 election following claims about its role in Trump’s loss, notably reaching a $787.5 million settlement with Fox News in April 2023. Newsmax Media Inc. also reached a settlement with Dominion, agreeing to pay $67 million over the next three fiscal years over their allegedly defamatory coverage surrounding the 2020 presidential election.

Left-wing media pundits, such as Democratic strategist James Carville, former MSNBC host Joy Reid, and radio host Charlamagne tha God, all suggested in July that the midterms would be rigged in favor of the Republican Party, citing the reconciliation bill Trump signed the same month.

“[Republicans are] not actually worried about getting reelected,” Reid said. “If they feared being reelected, they would not vote for this bill because they know it’s going to devastate their states.”

The legislation contained a permanent extension of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and delivered on his campaign promises to remove taxes on tips and overtime pay, and permanently raise the child tax credit to $2,200.

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https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/10/jasmine-crockett-conspiracy-theory-gop-rigging-midterm-elections-dominion/

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53 Side Jobs at Home to Make Extra Cash

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Are you looking for ways to make money from home? With the rise of technology and digital businesses, the opportunity to earn income from home is growing—whether you already work full-time, work from home, stay at home, or are a student. This article reviews side jobs you can start today to help bring in extra cash.

## What is a Side Job?

Simply put, a side job is any employment you do in addition to your regular full-time job. Side jobs, also called side gigs, part-time jobs, or side hustles, are typically done during evenings and weekends, but they can be flexible enough to work around your existing schedule.

When managed correctly, a side job can provide an extra source of income without taking away too much time spent with family or leisure activities. This makes side jobs great for busy moms who need to manage their time efficiently.

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## Side Jobs from Home: Broken into 7 Categories

If you’re looking for inspiration or the right side job to make extra money, this list can help. It is broken into seven categories, although you’ll notice some overlap between options.

### 1. Website-Related Opportunities

Thanks to technological advances, working from home remotely is possible using tools such as Slack, Zoom, and email. Here are some top options:

– **Blogger**
If you have writing skills and knowledge on a specific topic, consider starting a blog. You can monetize it with affiliate marketing or sponsored posts. Blogging is an excellent creative outlet but usually takes time to build traffic and generate income.

– **Website Flipping**
This involves buying and selling websites to make a profit, ideal if you are already familiar with blogging or website-building.

– **Brand Ambassador**
If you have a large social media following, podcast, or email list, apply to become a brand ambassador. Companies pay for people to promote their products or services.

– **SEO Consultant**
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) consultants help businesses rank higher on search engines. This requires learning SEO best practices, which can be lucrative.

– **Affiliate Marketer**
Earn commissions by promoting products or services through your platform. Great for those with blogs or large followings.

– **Get Paid to Test Apps and Websites**
Companies hire testers to evaluate websites or apps. This side job pays well ($10-$20 per hour) and is flexible.

– **WordPress Expert**
If you know WordPress, offer your services to help build or customize websites. Learning coding or new themes can increase your value.

– **Tech Support or Customer Service Representative**
Provide support via phone, email, or chat with companies needing help in technical or customer service roles.

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### 2. Books and Writing

If you have a passion for reading and writing, consider these side jobs:

– **Proofreader/Editor**
Use your keen eye for detail to catch grammar and spelling mistakes for documents, books, or articles.

– **E-Book Writer/Publisher**
Write and publish e-books on platforms like Amazon to share your knowledge or stories.

– **Freelance Writing/Ghostwriter**
Write for magazines, websites, or clients. Ghostwriting for busy authors or businesses is also in demand.

– **Transcriber**
Transcribe audio or video files if you type quickly and accurately.

– **Translator**
Use your bilingual or multilingual skills to translate documents or audio.

– **Résumé Writer**
Help job seekers craft perfect résumés to improve their chances of landing interviews.

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### 3. Education

If you love teaching or have expertise in a subject, consider:

– **Build an Online Course**
Create courses on platforms like Udemy or Teachable on any topic you’re knowledgeable about.

– **Online Tutor**
Tutor students virtually in subjects you excel at.

– **Language Teacher**
Teach a foreign language or English online via platforms such as VIP Kid.

– **Host Online Workshops**
Conduct webinars, boot camps, or workshops on topics of your expertise.

– **Teach Music Lessons**
Offer lessons online through TakeLessons or Musika if you play an instrument.

– **Parent Support**
Provide breastfeeding counseling (certification needed), sleep consulting, homeschooling lessons, or parenting classes online.

– **Live Stream Classes**
Live stream cooking, yoga, or fitness classes via YouTube Live or Dacast and monetize through subscriptions.

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### 4. Business Assistance

If you’re skilled at helping others build their businesses, try:

– **Bookkeeper**
Manage finances and accounts for small businesses if you have accounting experience.

– **Social Media Manager or Pinterest VA**
Help businesses manage their social media content and engagement.

– **Virtual Assistant**
Perform tasks like email management, scheduling, or data entry remotely.

– **Medical Coder/Biller**
Use medical experience to assist with coding and billing for healthcare providers.

– **Notary Service**
Provide mobile or home notary services if licensed.

– **Consulting**
Offer expert advice in areas like marketing, finance, or legal matters.

– **Data Entry Jobs**
Help companies enter or manage data efficiently.

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### 5. Offering What You Already Have

Monetize your existing assets:

– **Rent Your Car**
List your car on Turo or GetAround when not in use.

– **Rent Your Backyard Space**
Rent outdoor space on sites like Neighbor for storage or events.

– **Pet Daycare**
Care for pets during the day from your home.

– **Childcare Provider**
Offer babysitting or daycare services from home.

– **Rent a Room**
Use Airbnb to rent spare rooms or build a private unit.

– **Sell Your Stuff**
Clear out unused items on eBay, Mercari, or local Facebook groups.

– **Rent Your Specialty Gear**
Rent cameras, tools, or baby equipment on platforms like FatLama.

– **Sell Photos or Videos**
Upload and sell digital content on Shutterstock or Adobe Stock.

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### 6. Get Creative

If creating or selling specialty items appeals to you:

– **E-Commerce**
Start an online store on Shopify, Etsy, or Amazon with physical or digital products.

– **Handmade Items**
Sell crafts or art on Etsy.

– **Graphic Design**
Create logos, business cards, and marketing materials.

– **Travel Agent**
Help people plan trips and book travel.

– **Voice-Over Artist**
Record audio for commercials, audiobooks, or videos.

– **Kids Entertainer**
Offer online classes or create videos to entertain and educate children.

– **Sell Baked Goods or Food**
Sell homemade treats or meal plans online.

– **Accountability Coach**
Help clients stay focused on goals, from weight loss to business.

– **Sales Representative**
Represent and sell products for brands, including direct sales or MLM.

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### 7. Passive Income Streams

If you want to earn money with minimal ongoing effort:

– **Fractional Stocks**
Invest in portions of shares via apps like Stash or Robinhood.

– **Peer-to-Peer Lending**
Loan money online through platforms such as LendingClub for interest income.

– **Real Estate Investment**
Buy rental properties or invest through sites like Fundrise.

– **Buy a Vending Machine**
Own and stock vending machines in busy locations.

– **Crypto Exchange**
Trade cryptocurrencies via Coinbase or Binance (note: high risk).

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## How to Start a Side Hustle

Here are some key steps to get started:

1. **Figure out your financial and personal goals:**
Knowing what you want helps identify the best side hustle for you.

2. **Research:**
Understand the industry and ensure it’s a good fit that won’t conflict with your current job.

3. **Create a business plan:**
Organize your strategy, marketing, and growth expectations.

4. **Make a schedule:**
Dedicate consistent time weekly to work on your side hustle.

5. **Market yourself:**
Promote your services or products to attract clients or customers.

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## Side Job FAQs

**What Side Hustle Can I Start With Little Money?**
Online work-from-home jobs like freelance writing require minimal upfront investment and can be started quickly on platforms like Upwork.

**How Can I Make an Extra $1,000 per Month?**
All the jobs listed can potentially earn over $1,000/month. Calculate your target hourly rate and choose gigs accordingly—for instance, working 10 hours a week at $25/hour.

**What Are the Best Side Hustle Ideas?**
Freelancing jobs such as graphic design, virtual assistance, and writing are flexible and easy to start via platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.

**What Isn’t a Good Side Hustle?**
Survey sites often pay very little and can be scams. They typically aren’t worth your time unless you have plenty of free hours.

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## Take Action Now, Not Later

You should feel inspired to start your next side gig and supplement your income. Don’t be afraid to get started—taking that first step is often the hardest part. Good luck!
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