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Michael Phelps looks far from his Olympic swimming days in new photos

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Michael Phelps oozed confidence as he walked the streets of Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday ahead of his appearance at the World Business Forum. The legendary Olympic swimmer was virtually unrecognizable from his days in the pool, sporting a slicked-back man bun and a full beard streaked with gray.

He kept it casual with a navy jacket and matching trousers, white sneakers, and a white collared shirt. Adding a gold chain and black-rimmed glasses completed the look. Michael looked worlds away from his appearance at the height of his swimming career, when he wore a buzzcut and kept a clean-shaven face.

Professional swimmers often shave their entire bodies to move quickly through the water and gain a slight time advantage. Michael hinted at this practice in a past interview, sharing insight into the difference a bit of hair made to his performance.

“I hadn’t shaved in like three to four months going into nationals. I mean, it was bad. It was really bad,” he admitted. “So [in the pool] I went 1:57 in a full beard, and when I shaved my body and my face I went 1:52.”

Michael caused a stir when he was seen wearing a man bun and a beard at the 2024 Paris Olympics. One user on X commented that he was “one of the few men who can pull off a man bun.” Another chimed in, “Michael Phelps with a beard is something I did not know I needed,” while a third added, “Michael Phelps has gold medal hair.”

The 40-year-old retired from professional swimming in 2016 after the Rio Olympics and has since dedicated himself to family life and mental health advocacy.

“As an athlete, I can say I’ve seen other athletes as well who struggle with depression or anxiety like I do,” he told Fortune in 2024. “We just spiral because that’s just what we’ve done throughout our career, right? As a male athlete, I thought opening up would be a sign of weakness and I would be giving my competitors an extra edge.”

He continued, “I probably could’ve won more gold medals being someone who is super good at compartmentalizing. But in reality, at any given moment the volcano could erupt. I was scared as can be to [open up] for two decades, and now it’s almost like you can’t get me to stop. If I’m going through a tough time, it’s word vomit.”
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/867005/michael-phelps-looks-far-from-his-olympic-swimming-days-in-new-photos/

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BeOne Medicines AG (ONC) Presents at Guggenheim Securities 2nd Annual Healthcare Innovation Conference Transcript

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**Interview with BeOne Medicines: Key Competitive Advantages and Rapid Growth**

**Michael Schmidt, Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Research Division:**
There are a lot of exciting things happening at BeOne Medicines. BeOne is, in my view, one of the fastest-growing large biotech companies. This is really the first year in its history that the company has reached profitability. At the same time, BeOne has developed one of the deepest product pipelines in the industry.

If we step back for a moment, Aaron, what do you see as the key competitive advantages of the BeOne platform?

**Aaron Rosenberg, Chief Financial Officer:**
Great, and thank you again for having us. There are so many differentiating features of BeOne Medicines that we could probably spend the entire time discussing them. For now, I’ll highlight just a few.

One of the aspects we often emphasize is our fully integrated, CRO-free clinical development organization. This allows us to maintain direct oversight and agility throughout the clinical development process.

Additionally, we have exceptional discovery capabilities. Our performance demonstrates this: in 2024 alone, we put 10 internally developed NMEs (New Molecular Entities) into the clinic, and, to date, that number has increased to 16. This is a testament to our strength in basic science and drug discovery.

From the beginning, we recognized the critical importance of clinical development in realizing the value of innovation. By integrating this expertise into our company, we ensure that we are able to rapidly and efficiently translate scientific breakthroughs into meaningful outcomes.

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*Stay tuned for more insights on BeOne Medicines’ strategy, growth, and innovation in the biotech industry.*
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4841713-beone-medicines-ag-onc-presents-at-guggenheim-securities-2nd-annual-healthcare-innovation?source=feed_all_articles

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Saylor Hints Bitcoin Buy Goldman Sachs Predicts More Rate Cuts

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**Michael Saylor’s Strategy May Be Preparing Another Bitcoin Purchase as Goldman Sachs Forecasts Interest Rate Cuts by Mid-2026**

Michael Saylor’s investment firm, MicroStrategy, may be gearing up for another Bitcoin acquisition amid forecasts of a wave of interest rate cuts by mid-2026, according to Goldman Sachs. The Strategy founder’s latest social media post, captioned “Best continue,” has sparked fresh speculation of renewed accumulation, coinciding with the investment bank’s expectation that monetary easing could begin as early as December this year.

### Saylor’s Post Sparks Speculation of Fresh Bitcoin Accumulation

MicroStrategy currently holds approximately 641,205 BTC, which is valued at around $65.45 billion. With an average purchase price of $74,064 per Bitcoin, the firm is sitting on roughly $18 billion in unrealized gains.

The chart shared by Saylor highlights 85 separate Bitcoin purchases over time. Notably, last week the company increased its holdings with a $21 million purchase, which immediately reignited speculation that another buying phase may be underway. This move follows Saylor’s direct call to acquire more Bitcoin as the leading cryptocurrency trades near $101,000.

Each orange marker on Saylor’s graph represents a Bitcoin purchase, even during the significant downturns experienced in 2022. This consistent buying strategy has effectively lowered the firm’s cost basis, positioning MicroStrategy as one of the strongest long-term corporate holders of Bitcoin.

### Goldman Sachs Sees Three More Fed Rate Cuts

At the same time, Goldman Sachs is predicting a major shift in U.S. monetary policy that could further support Bitcoin’s next upward move. David Mericle, Goldman’s chief U.S. economist, stated that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates three times between December 2025 and June 2026. These cuts could reduce the federal funds rate to between 3% and 3.25%.

This outlook contrasts with the cautious optimism expressed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who has indicated that while inflation is declining and the labor market is weakening, rate cuts are unlikely to happen this year. Despite Powell’s cautious stance, Goldman Sachs analysts believe there are still compelling reasons for additional easing.

Generally, reductions in interest rates increase liquidity and risk appetite in financial markets, conditions typically viewed as bullish for cryptocurrencies. Lower interest rates and declining bond yields often encourage more investors to allocate funds toward assets like Bitcoin.

### Current Bitcoin Market Status

Bitcoin is currently trading at approximately $103,352, reflecting a 1.04% increase over the last 24 hours, according to TradingView data.

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This combination of MicroStrategy’s consistent Bitcoin buying and Goldman Sachs’ forecast of future interest rate cuts suggests a favorable environment for the leading cryptocurrency in the coming years.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/saylor-hints-bitcoin-buy-goldman-sachs-predicts-more-rate-cuts/

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Michael Savage Takes on the NYC Mayoral Race with the Commie Islamist

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Michael Savage recently explained on his Newsmax show why he supports Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City mayoral race. While Andrew Cuomo has many faults—and we have shown him no mercy here at the Sentinel—he was effective when it came to managing the New York state budget.

In contrast, Curtis Sliwa has never held a position where he managed anything, including a budget, nor has he made any meaningful contributions to the political dialogue. Sliwa reportedly lives in a rent-free basement apartment with 16 cats.

The other alternative in the race is a wealthy former rapper who has never succeeded in any job. This candidate is described as an Islamist communist with connections to at least one suspected terrorist.

Watch this brief clip of Michael Savage explaining his position.

Savage also reflects on the role of the media, quoting several notable figures:

“Think of the press as a great keyboard on which the government can play.” — Joseph Goebbels

“Ought we not to ask the media to agree among themselves a voluntary code of conduct, under which they would not say or show anything which could assist the terrorists’ morale or their cause while the hijack lasted.” — Margaret Thatcher

“Whoever controls the media, controls the mind.” — Jim Morrison

“Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe.” — Thomas Jefferson

These insights highlight the powerful influence the media holds over public perception and the importance of responsible journalism in today’s political landscape.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/michael-savage-takes-on-the-nyc-mayoral-race-with-the-commie-islamist/