Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is holding firm above $120,000 after a surge of more than 10% from its September low of $108,650. As of early Friday, the token traded at $120,254, up 1.02% in 24 hours, extending 2025’s rally to +29%. This six-week high comes against the backdrop of the U.S. government shutdown, a labor data blackout, and growing conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in October. The combination of reduced yields, political volatility, and strong seasonal trends has re-ignited Bitcoin’s reputation as digital gold.
October has historically delivered the strongest returns for Bitcoin. Data from Coinglass shows an average Q4 gain of 79.26%. If this trend repeated at current levels of $120,000, BTC could climb above $215,000 by year-end. This seasonal optimism has fueled the “Uptober” narrative, and market commentators now highlight upside ranges toward $160,000–$200,000 by the end of December. CryptoQuant’s cycle indicators show Bitcoin reclaiming the Trader’s Realized Price at $116K, pushing the market into the bull phase and widening upside targets.
Chart watchers point to a confirmed bull flag breakout on the daily BTC chart, implying potential upside toward $145,000, a +22% jump from current levels. The Pi Cycle Top Indicator, which compares the 111-day and 350-day moving averages, is currently 65% away from danger levels. Historically, this metric has predicted cycle tops with uncanny accuracy, and the wide gap suggests BTC is not yet near exhaustion. These technical signals collectively argue that BTC still has room for an aggressive Q4 rally.
Macro conditions are providing a strong backdrop. The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) is steady at 4.10%, while Fed funds futures price in at least one cut in October. Lower borrowing costs and liquidity expansion typically favor risk assets, especially Bitcoin. On the institutional side, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen billions in inflows since summer, while exchange reserves of BTC have dropped to their lowest levels since 2018. This thinning supply on exchanges suggests fewer sellers, reinforcing the possibility of a supply squeeze.
JPMorgan analysts argue Bitcoin is undervalued relative to gold. With gold’s market capitalization at ~$6 trillion versus Bitcoin’s ~$2.3 trillion, a volatility-adjusted parity model implies BTC should trade closer to $165,000, about 42% higher than today. This “debasement trade” thesis has gained traction as governments run larger fiscal deficits and investors diversify from fiat into scarce assets. The rising correlation between gold and Bitcoin strengthens this case, particularly as gold itself is near record highs.
Not all voices are bullish. Attorney and long-time Bitcoin supporter Joe Carlasare calls the $200K forecast “very unlikely.” His math: BTC would need to gain $80,000 in 90 days, averaging $850 per day without major corrections. Historically, Bitcoin has rarely sustained that pace, even in parabolic phases pre-2018. He adds that at higher price levels, each incremental move requires exponentially more capital. With latent selling pressure likely between $150K–$190K, he sees upside capped unless inflows accelerate dramatically.
Some cycle-based models go even further, projecting BTC peaks at $300K–$400K within the current halving cycle, citing exponential growth in past four-year patterns. These projections assume strong institutional adoption and shrinking supply. Yet more conservative strategists peg potential tops between $130K–$200K, which would still be substantial from $120K but fall short of hyper-bullish calls. The divide underscores how volatile and narrative-driven Bitcoin remains at this stage.
Bitcoin’s liquidity heatmap shows strong bid clusters between $116,000–$117,800, making this a critical support zone. Analysts warn of a possible retest of $117K before another leg higher. Resistance sits just above $120,000, with a breakout through this level potentially unleashing moves toward $125K and then $145K. If that breach occurs, technical traders see little in the way of overhead supply until fresh all-time highs are tested above $150K.
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A large fire erupted at the El Segundo Chevron refinery in Los Angeles County following an explosion on Thursday night. 
Officers and firefighters responded to the Chevron refinery in El Segundo after receiving multiple reports of an explosion, according to the El Segundo Police Department. A witness said the explosion felt like a small earthquake. 
Crews from the LA County Fire Department also responded to the area to help. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said it will coordinate with state and local officials.
The refinery has its own fire department. El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel said authorities have not received any reports of injuries. 
“We were able to respond with Chevron fire immediately, our station is about a .25 mile away from the gates of Chevron,” Pimentel said. “Obviously, we are very concerned, and there is a lot of investigative work to be done to see what has happened.”
LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said crews contained the fire to one area of the refinery. She added that residents did not have to evacuate, but advised residents to stay inside and for visitors to stay away from the city for the time being.
“It has been contained and there is no cause for alarm for El Segundo or the surrounding areas,” Mitchell said. 
Mitchell advised residents that the fire will most likely affect air quality in El Segundo and surrounding cities. The South Coast Air Quality Management District said they have not noticed any elevated levels of toxins, but conditions may change. 
“We’re currently not seeing any elevated of particulate matter or air toxins,” said Nahal Mogharabi, assistant deputy of communications for AQMD. “That may change as the smoke settles this evening.”
Mogharabi recommended that residents close their doors and windows if they see or smell smoke. 
According to Chevron’s website, the El Segundo refinery was constructed in 1911. The facility produces 276,000 barrels of crude oil every day and “is the largest producing oil refinery on the west coast,” Chevron officials wrote on its website.
El Segundo is a few miles south of LAX. The airport stated that the fire has not impacted its operations. No flights have been cancelled, diverted or delayed immediately after the fire. 
This is a developing story. Check back for more details.
Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He’s previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
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Science-based innovation and deep tech represent beacons of hope – thrilling advances at the frontier of science and technology, from new materials to synthetic biology, fusion energy, quantum computing, and beyond, with the potential to address the most pressing and complex challenges of our time.
Deep-tech founders are the visionaries who bring these technologies to the market through startup ventures that pioneer new economic opportunities. But, of course, there are challenges.
One is amassing the significant amounts of capital that these ventures require. Another is building the leadership skills – and the approach – to make them work. Leading these kinds of ventures is very different from managing a lab or even founding and scaling conventional digital or software startups.
From our interviews with deep-tech founders, investors, and board members from across the US and Europe, we have distilled five key lessons for those making the career transition from building a deep-tech lab at the frontier of science to becoming a deep-tech entrepreneur
Here they are.
Deep-tech founders require more than technical expertise. They will need relentless passion, unwavering commitment, and, above all, resilience. While these qualities are essential for all types of entrepreneurs, they are especially important for deep-tech founders who face a dual challenge.
First, these founders must be ready to venture into areas far removed from standard, daily routines – writing publications and grant proposals, presenting to other experts, not generalists, and letting their advances speak for themselves. Instead, they will need to shift to a much broader set of activities and operate in a new world, with a limited playbook and few role models.
Second, unlike the much shorter cycles in fields like digital startups, with well-defined customer problems and established technology platforms, deep-tech ventures are first-of-a-kind.
Such ventures bear significant technological and commercialization risks as well as extended timelines, requiring depths of persistence and commitment to bring core scientific discoveries from the lab to the market. This often involves overcoming significant skepticism, time, effort, and sometimes personal cost.
As founders, scientists must ask themselves: How badly do I want this? Am I willing and able to forge my own path to success?
Deep-tech entrepreneurs need to be resilient and have perseverance, but they will also need to know when to stop and avoid fooling themselves when things do not work out as expected. The ability to withstand setbacks and stay focused on their North Star, the core problem their technology aims to solve – these things are vital.
Given the long timelines and high capital requirements, deep-tech founders should develop a clear vision and a deep understanding of the problem space early on. For scientists, this means understanding market needs and focusing on solving real customer problems rather than simply developing sophisticated technologies in a vacuum.
Entrepreneurs should utilize frameworks like the Heilmeier Catechism, named after former DARPA director George H Heilmeier, to evaluate their invention’s potential for market success. By answering fundamental questions about the invention, its necessity, current alternatives, and its unique advantages, they can gain a clearer understanding of its viability.
Moving forward, programs like the US National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program require founders to conduct at least 100 interviews with potential customers to further explore the value of their invention in a problem space.
“You’ve got to go out and talk to people, period,” highlights Leon Sandler, former Executive Director of the MIT Deshpande Center.
At the same time, founders should converge on a small number of market opportunities where their solution can truly make a difference, carefully balancing nearer-term markets (so-called beachhead markets) with those that have significant long-term potential. This will mean understanding what existing solutions there are already within their problem space.
These insights involve reverse-engineering incumbent technologies, studying their functionality, and identifying their strengths and weaknesses to be able to convince potential customers of the value proposition of a first-of-a-kind deep tech.
Olivier de Weck, Professor of Astronautics and Engineering Systems at MIT, said, “Because your technology that you think or hope is going to be so superior, is going to compete against those incumbents. Unless you have deep knowledge of who you’re competing against, you might waste many years of your life.”
Boston Metal co-founder Donald Sadoway adds, “I always tell people, the market is a cruel arbiter, the market doesn’t care about your journey, the market doesn’t care about how hard you tried. All the market knows is I’m not going to pay that much for this performance.”
A supportive innovation ecosystem and underlying social network are crucial support mechanisms for deep-tech founders. They cannot win alone.
A well-integrated ecosystem includes other startups, universities, corporations, venture capitalists, and government bodies. This involvement helps uncover market opportunities that are not immediately apparent and provides access to valuable insights, feedback, and mentorship. Also, in deep tech, securing funding goes beyond traditional venture capital.
Thus, being part of an ecosystem provides access to diverse funding sources, from government grants and corporate partnerships to specialized deep-tech investors and high-net-worth individuals. As Alita Carbone from Impact Science Ventures summarizes, don’t do it alone. “Become part of an embedded ecosystem, from customer partners to financing partners, and right to intellectual capital partners. Create as big an ecosystem of support as you can and leverage the power of existing incubators or accelerators and their programs.”
More diverse than the networks usually built by academic scientists, deep-tech founders must seek peer-to-peer advice from experienced startups, mentors who have navigated the deep-tech journey, as well as industry experts can help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions about commercializing and scaling deep tech, which is very distinct from building it in a lab.
While virtual interactions and networks have proven effective, being physically based in a deep-tech cluster like Cambridge’s Kendall Square or the Greater Munich area can be crucial.
In these environments, you inevitably bump into someone helpful to your idea. This leads to chance connections and unexpected market opportunities.
LabCentral founder Johannes Fruehauf loves this kind of serendipity. “It is like this pressure cooker, where density increases the likelihood of collisions. When I walk down Main Street in Kendall Square, I guarantee I meet five people that – maybe I had not thought of- seeking them out for advice, but I know them. Now, I can have this quick interaction with them that may help me solve a problem I’m facing with my startup.”
In the early stages, especially, it can be beneficial to join structured programs that are also often directly hosted in these deep-tech clusters. Depending on the maturity of the idea, programs such as the University of Toronto’s Creative Destruction Lab, Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation SPRIN-D’s Challenge program, or The Engine’s Blueprint program provide founders with further opportunities to connect with various mentors and regularly exchange, challenge, and further shape their venture ideas.
Lastly, it is crucial to establish a knowledgeable and carefully selected advisory board, ideally composed of people with complementary skills, early in the startup’s development. Such a board will be another source of valuable input and continuous feedback as the venture matures.
Deep-tech founding teams are often composed of scientists driven by a strong vision and passion for their research. However, they tend to be more reluctant (or not as well versed) when it comes to the crucial aspects of running a business. They may have little experience in implementing procedures and building a corporate culture. What’s more, the earliest hires in deep-tech startups will typically have technical profiles, with fewer roles dedicated to other important areas necessary for building a successful company.
For the sustainable growth and success of a company, of course, it is crucial to establish processes and a company culture from the start. Implementing these aspects later is challenging. Asked what she would do differently if she could start her company again, Danielle Colson, co-founder of Mantel Capture, says, “I would focus a lot on building processes early, a lot of that stuff seems a little silly when you’re three people, move very quickly; you need to have a policy for, how people take vacation, how people are going to get benefits, what those benefits are – and those kinds of things which matter, it’s very hard to go back and do these like retroactively.”
Becoming a successful deep-tech startup means telling a compelling story.
Founders shouldn’t assume that the scientific excellence of their invention alone will guarantee market success. While deep-tech entrepreneurs often emphasize the technical aspects of their innovations, the ability to effectively communicate the USP of their technology to various stakeholders is equally crucial.
Storytelling bridges the gap between complex technology and the market’s understanding of its potential impact, establishing legitimacy. This approach benefits customers, generalist investors, and other stakeholders by making the technology more accessible and clarifying its potential impact, also for those who do not come from a science background. It makes it easier to gain support and drive adoption, which is essential for success.
Gene Keselman, the Director of MIT’s venture studio Proto Ventures, puts it like this: “I think storytelling is the most important skill for anyone in the C suite. The ability to tell the story of the company, to tell the story of the startup, connect with the customers around the story, make it something that people relate to, and understand the language of the customer, is a crucial skill. Many times, not something an engineer or a scientist is good at.”
Engaging a “chief storyteller” or a strong marketing person early on can be a crucial strategic move for deep-tech startups, yet the relevance of the role is still often not taken seriously.
To solve the multi-faceted, shifting, and increasingly complex problems that face our economies and societies, it will be critically important for talented deep-tech entrepreneurs and innovators to harness advances and discoveries – and mold them into successful ventures. The five lessons outlined here may help these change-makers make that transition.
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Fibroids—smooth muscle tumors of the uterus—are common, affecting as many as 75% of women. They are rarely cancerous, and they cause symptoms in only about 20% of the women who have them. However, if you’re one of those with symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, bad cramps, pelvic pressure, constipation, or frequent urination, you know how fibroids can disrupt your life. Even if they don’t cause symptoms, they may grow into the uterine cavity, potentially complicating a pregnancy and raising the risk of miscarriage.
“Managing uterine fibroids depends on several factors, such as a woman’s symptoms, whether or not she wants to have children, her age, and her personal preferences,” says Dr. Hye-Chun Hur, director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate medical editor of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.
These days, there’s no reason to endure fibroid symptoms. There are several effective therapies that can be tailored to suit you, including the following:
Medical treatment. Traditional combined oral contraceptives, which contain both estrogen and a progestin, can provide effective treatment for fibroid-related symptoms. They can help diminish extremely heavy bleeding and can help regulate menstrual periods. Progestin-only therapies can stabilize the uterine lining to reduce bleeding. Both combined oral contraceptives and progestins come in a variety of forms, including pills, patch (Ortho Evra patch), injections (Depo-Provera), implants (Implanon), vaginal ring (NuvaRing), and a progestin-releasing inatrauterine device (Mirena IUD). Although these treatments can be very effective, fibroid symptoms typically return when women stop taking the medications.
Uterine artery embolization. A radiologist performs this minor procedure to deposit small particles into the uterine artery, blocking off the blood supply to the fibroids, which shrinks them and reduces bleeding. This procedure is not advised for women who want to have children in the future.
Endometrial ablation. This minor, same-day procedure destroys the lining of the uterus and decreases the amount of uterine bleeding. Although pregnancy is less likely after an endometrial ablation, this procedure does not provide contraception, and those who conceive after an ablation are at increased risk of pregnancy complications. Women who choose ablation are advised to take contraceptive measures, and the procedure is usually recommended only for women who have completed childbearing.
Myomectomy. This term refers to a surgical procedure to remove fibroids while leaving the uterus in place. This treatment is often used in women who still want to have children. Fibroids may be surgically removed through a variety of techniques; the best approach depends on the fibroid’s location. Fibroids in the uterine cavity are best removed vaginally using a hysteroscope. This is an incisionless approach, in which a miniature camera and surgical tools are inserted through the cervix and into the uterine cavity. Fibroids within the uterine walls or protruding outward are better removed abdominally, either through a traditional open abdominal incision or with a minimally invasive approach using a laparoscope (a device that inserts a camera and tools through incisions no larger than a centimeter).
Hysterectomy. The removal of the uterus along with the attached fibroids provides a permanent solution for women who aren’t interested in having children.
Women typically are not complainers. Generally, they are the caretakers of the family and are not used to putting themselves first, so they may delay getting treatment until symptoms are intolerable.
“I often see women who are in the late stage of symptoms—either with severe pain or with low blood counts from anemia due to excessive bleeding,” Dr. Hur says. “If women seek help when their condition is symptomatic but not so excessive, they may have more treatment options available to them, including the more conservative therapies. The sooner they can get relief, they can get on with their lives.”
Symptoms alone are not always the deciding factor for treatment. Whether or not you want to have children is also important.
If you still plan to have children, fibroids that have grown into the uterine cavity should be removed before you conceive, since they can cause miscarriages and pregnancy complications. If you have fibroids that have increased significantly in number or size, they should also be removed because they may cause complications during pregnancy. Myomectomy is usually the best fibroid treatment for women who plan to conceive.
If you don’t plan to have children, your symptoms, age, and health play a greater role in determining when to seek treatment. After menopause, fibroids often shrink and symptoms may resolve in women who don’t use hormone therapy. If you are in your 40s and your symptoms are tolerable, you may choose to wait and see if they regress after menopause. However, if you have excessive bleeding that has caused anemia (abnormally low numbers of red blood cells) or symptoms that interfere with your day-to-day life, it may be time to think about having your fibroids treated. Speak to your doctor about which treatment is best for you.
Fibroids are classified by their location in or on the uterus. A woman often has several, and may have more than one type.
A fibroid can grow on the outer surface of the uterus (A), within the uterine wall (B), or under the endometrium, or uterine lining, (C). Fibroids may also extend from the interior (D) or exterior (E) wall of the uterus on a stalk called a pedicle.
Power morcellation—the use of a laparoscopic device to break up uterine tissue—has made it possible to perform hysterectomy and myomectomy through a small incision. In 2014, an FDA investigation raised concerns that the risk of morcellating an unsuspected fibroid cancer and dispersing malignant cells throughout a woman’s abdominal cavity was higher than previously thought, which in turn could significantly reduce long-term survival in such women. The FDA recommended that power morcellators no longer be used for hysterectomy or myomectomy in most women with fibroids.
The FDA recommendation is just that—a guideline, not a law. Many gynecologists have countered that morcellation can be used safely for many women with fibroids.
In a commentary in the December 2015 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, a group of 49 physicians who reviewed extensive data challenged the FDA recommendation, contending that the benefits of a less invasive surgery far exceeded the risk of spreading a low-incidence cancer. The authors recommended minimizing risk by using ultrasound, MRI, and biopsies to look for cancer before using morcellation procedures in older women undergoing fibroid surgery who might have a higher risk for certain uterine cancers.
In another article, in the October 2015 European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Dr. Hur and colleagues highlighted the importance of informed consent and shared decision making for women with fibroids who are planning hysterectomy. They recommended that women discuss with their surgeons the pros and cons of open hysterectomy without morcellation versus laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation. The authors acknowledged that evidence is limited, but it does suggest that cancer outcomes are worse among patients who undergo morcellation. However, they also raised concerns that converting all laparoscopic hysterectomies to open abdominal hysterectomies to avoid inadvertent morcellation of hidden fibroid cancer would lead to other risks, such as increased adhesions, hernias, obstructions, blood clots, and infection.
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The last time we met Taylor Swift, she was spiralling.
Her last album, The Tortured Poets Department, was an emotional purge – a stunned post mortem of two bitter, messy break-ups.
We found her at her lowest, "crying at the gym" and "pissed off" at wasting her youth on a six-year relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn, that ultimately fizzled out.
Eighteen months later, she's back with the latest update from her bureau; and the story is very different.
Recorded in stolen moments during the record-shattering Eras tour, it finds the 35-year-old happy, energised and newly in love with American Footballer Travis Kelce.
"This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant," she said in an appearance on Kelce's New Heights podcast last month.
To capture that dynamic, she produced the album not with her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff – whose pillowy productions defined the sounds of Midnights, and Tortured Poets Department – but with Swedish pop masterminds Max Martin and Shellback, who previously worked with Swift on hits like Shake It Off and I Knew You Were Trouble.
The goal, said Swift, was to make a tight, compact album of "bangers" (that's hit songs, not sausages) with "melodies that were so infectious that you're almost angry at it".
But enough preamble. Is The Life of a Showgirl a rhinestone-studded success, or a chorus line catastrophe?
Getting straight to the point: It's a triumph.
It is a combination of compelling songwriting and whip-smart production that easily clears the high bar Swift has set for herself.
Fans expecting a return to the maximalist pop of Red and 1989 might be surprised.
Swift's new music is more cool and collected than her previous collaborations with Martin; tapping into the atmospheric textures of his recent hits for The Weeknd and Ariana Grande.
But there's not an ounce of fat on any of these songs.
At 41 minutes, The Life of A Showgirl is the shortest album Swift has released since her debut in 2006; and the laser focus is a welcome relief after the bloated word soup of Tortured Poets.
Thematically, Swift's latest lyrics have two distinct threads.
Half of the album's 12 songs are about falling completely, goofily, head over heels in love. The rest tackle the seedy underbelly of fame.
Along the way, we get some classics, like the image of a burlesque dancer "glowing like the end of a cigarette"; or comparing a critic's barbs to "a toy chihuahua barking from a tiny purse".
Elsewhere – and I can't believe I'm writing this – there's an entire song filled with playground innuendo.
The album opens, however, with a misdirect.
Fans assumed that The Fate of Ophelia would tether Swift Shakespeare's story of a noblewoman who drowns in a fit of mania after being driven mad by grief.
Instead, she sings about being "saved" from that fate by Kelce, in a crisp pop track that's packed with cute references to their relationship – including the Kansas City Chiefs, and the number 100 (the sum of Kelce's jersey number, 87, and Swift's lucky number 13).
"I heard you calling on the megaphone," she says, acknowledging how their romance began with Kelce publicly declaring his affection on his podcast in July 2023.
"If you'd never come for me, I might have drowned in the melancholy."
Musically, the song plays a clever trick by adding an extra bar at the end of every other phrase, as though Swift is lingering in the moment, too swept up in her feelings to continue.
The album is peppered with little flourishes like that – and it's supremely satisfying.
The lovestruck theme continues on Opalite, whose breezy chords and Abba-esque harmonies unfurl like a blossoming romance; and Wi$h Li$t, where Swift extricates herself from the Hollywood pack for a life of domestic bliss.
"They want that critical smash Palme d'Or and an Oscar on their bathroom floor," she observes. "I just want you".
(Plus "a couple of kids" with "a best friend who I think is hot").
But perhaps the most eye-opening tribute to Kelce is Wood – a staccato dance track, complete with a Jackson 5 guitar riff, that's essentially an extended double entendre.
Therein, we find Swift superstitiously "knocking on wood" that their relationship will last, and knocking wood in the bedroom, in an unexpected homage to her fiancé's "manhood".
It's so silly and unexpected that I laughed out loud.
The same thing goes for Actually Romantic, a fantastically sarcastic track about a fellow pop star (unnamed), who calls Swift a "boring Barbie" and writes songs about how much they hate her.
Over grungy guitars and a slapping drum beat, Taylor taunts them with a touch of reverse psychology.
"It sounded nasty but it feels like you're flirting with me," she trills. "All the effort you've put in, it's actually romantic."
She continues to settle scores on Father Figure – the scathing story of a backstabbing protégé, that interpolates the George Michael classic of the same name.
Fans will go wild trying to uncover the subject's identity, but, to me, the song feels more like a morality tale about a music industry Svengali, who possesses the power to wipe out anyone who isn't "loyal to the family".
Full of cinematic strings and disorientating key changes, it sits alongside No Body, No Crime, Bad Blood and Vigilante S*** in Swift's expanding catalogue of revenge anthems.

The album's best track, however, is the soft-focus ballad Ruin The Friendship.
Time-travelling to Swift's high school days in Tennessee, it reminisces about a boy she confined to the friend zone while yearning for a single kiss.
Delicate and nostalgic, it takes a heart-wrenching turn in the third verse, when Swift's real life best friend Abigail calls to say their former schoolfriend has died, and she flies through the night to attend the funeral.
In an album that's largely concerned with contentment, the regret and sadness hit doubly hard.
The collection ends with the title track, a spirited duet with Sabrina Carpenter that doubles as a cautionary tale about stardom.
It's the only song that really leans into the showgirl concept, with a percussive tap-dancing interlude and ostentatious key changes, as the stars trade lines about their cut-throat industry.
"All the headshots on the walls of the dance hall / Are of the bitches who wish I'd hurry up and die," Swift sings.
Then the punchline: "But I'm immortal now, baby doll."
That feels like a deliberate call-back to Look What You Made Me Do, written in 2017 when Swift was at her most embattled, following a public showdown with Kanye West and months of negative press.
Back then, she sang: "The old Taylor can't come to the phone right now… Why? Oh, cause she's dead."
In 2025, with the world at her feet, Swift can finally say with certainty that her place in pop history is guaranteed.
The Life of a Showgirl is her well-earned victory lap.
Mottfest takes place over two days, dedicated to the band which formed in Ross-on-Wye in 1969.
The rapper is set to face a judge for sentencing on Friday and faces decades behind bars.
In a letter to the judge, Combs apologised and said he had been reformed after 13 months in jail.
The delayed documentary shows the late star and his family return to the UK ahead of a farewell show.
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UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering has launched the Center for Digital Assets (CDA), a new research hub for advancing blockchain and digital twin technologies. Ripple Labs’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) has provided about $1.3 million in Ripple USD (RLUSD), the company’s US dollar-backed stablecoin, to fund the initiative.
According to a statement shared by Ripple on Friday, the stablecoin issuer is “proud to partner with UC Berkeley on the launch of its new Center for Digital Assets.” The partnership builds on years of innovation through UBRI, which began supporting UC Berkeley programs in 2018.
A 2025 report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) projects that worldwide data will reach 175 zettabytes, with some estimates placing the figure closer to 181 zettabytes. One zettabyte is equivalent to one trillion gigabytes, or about 250 billion DVDs.
UC Berkeley’s new center will focus on developing trusted methods for defining and measuring the value of digital assets, a step that researchers say is imperative for the development of future economic systems.
“Digital content has been part of our human experience and economic systems for decades. The overall mission of the center is to foster pioneering research, education, innovation and entrepreneurship within the broader digital asset technology landscape,” said Tarek Zohdi, associate dean for research at Berkeley Engineering and the center’s faculty director.
The Center for Digital Assets will bring together UC Berkeley faculty, academic affiliates, and Ripple engineers and researchers to collaborate on advanced, open-source technologies. 
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Joint projects will target pertinent areas of importance in blockchain and digital finance, built upon a seven-year partnership between UC Berkeley and Ripple’s UBRI. 
Ripple Labs suggested that UBRI has provided funding and resources for academic research since 2018, for studies in technical development, student engagement in blockchain, crypto, and digital payment technologies.
Alongside the creation of the center, Ripple and the CDA are partnering on a new program called the Berkeley Digital Asset Accelerator (BDAX). The project will support growth-stage startups in the XRPL public blockchain ecosystem.
Forty-six teams have already applied for the first 10 spots in the pilot cohort, which launches in October. The initial program will focus on startups innovating within the XRPL blockchain, but future cohorts could include ventures working with digital twin technologies. It would also connect physical and digital systems in engineering, supply chains, and finance.
According to UC Berkeley, the $1.3 million in RLUSD funding will be used to support three primary areas of the new center’s work. The first pillar, Collaborative Research and Pilots, will use UC Berkeley’s research facilities and faculty expertise to innovate digital technologies. 
Academic and Talent Development will double down on educating students in digital asset and digital twin technologies, economics and new venture creation. They will gain hands-on experience with tools and applications issued by Ripple engineers in areas like computer science, finance, and entrepreneurship.
The last pillar, Ecosystem Growth and Global Impact, will expand academic, industry, and student communities and digital research to create sustainable blockchain ecosystems.
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons praised the initiative, saying it is the type of transformative collaboration that leads to major breakthroughs in financial technology. 
“I’m thrilled about this exciting addition to our university’s partnership with Ripple,” Lyons continued, “The new Center for Digital Assets is a fantastic example of the game-changing discoveries such collaborations foster. There is no better place than Berkeley to incubate and launch innovations that expand our concept of what’s possible.”
Elsewhere, Ripple minted 1.8 million RLUSD tokens on the XRP Ledger at the start of October, marking its first issuance on the network since September 24. The latest mint follows a separate RLUSD issuance on Ethereum of around 8 million tokens that took place on September 27.
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The upcoming crypto bull run seems near, so investors who select the right tokens will unlock major profit possibilities. Many people search for upcoming crypto investments at this time. Every investor across the world seeks cryptocurrencies that might produce outstanding returns.
This article examines three underappreciated altcoins with substantial impact because they do not receive the same attention as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
These coins stand out because they combine advanced technology with distinctive applications and substantial growth potential, which establishes them as valuable prospects for investors to observe.
The AI token Dawgz AI has been growing rapidly, which makes it a token worth watching. These tokens and other decentralized system projects function as pioneers within crypto innovation.
The world of cryptocurrency is huge, with thousands of tokens offering cool features. But finding the next big crypto means spotting projects with great ideas, strong plans, and getting in at the right time.
Here’s why investing in new altcoins can bring big rewards:
If you’re ready to dive in, here are three top altcoins that could shake up the market.
Meme culture meets cutting-edge AI with Dawgz AI (DAGZ), earning it a prime spot among the best altcoins to buy now. Designed for the Ethereum blockchain, Dawgz AI isn’t your typical memecoin. It merges viral appeal with real utility by incorporating AI-powered trading bots capable of operating 24/7 for maximum yield.

With over $3.1 million raised during its presale, Dawgz AI shows promising momentum. Its solid tokenomics—including staking rewards and community incentives—are designed to sustain long-term growth while rewarding early adopters. Whether you’re a memecoin enthusiast or an investor who values smart tech, $DAGZ checks all the right boxes.
Fetch.ai is building the backbone of autonomous machine-to-machine communication, making it one of the most promising AI crypto projects out there. With its agent-based framework, Fetch.ai enables devices and services to interact without human intervention—unlocking new levels of productivity and automation.
Currently priced under $1, FET has shown strong performance during the AI narrative boom and could surge further as demand for decentralized AI platforms grows. If the AI sector continues to dominate headlines, Fetch.ai may become one of the leading platforms powering that momentum.
Built for the Solana ecosystem, Jupiter (JUP) is redefining decentralized trading by combining high-performance swap engines with innovative financial products.
With the continued expansion of the Solana blockchain, demand for Jupiter’s offerings is set to increase. Its focus on decentralization and diversified trading tools positions it well for sustained market interest.
Although Fetch.ai and Jupiter are strong contenders, Dawgz AI’s unique blend of viral marketing and AI utility gives it the edge. It doesn’t just rely on hype; its AI-powered trading bots and staking mechanisms provide tangible value that appeals to a wide range of users.
Its innovative roadmap and planned exchange listings create an ecosystem designed to thrive in both bull and bear markets. Priced at $0.004, few tokens match its early-stage potential.

Spotting the next crypto to explode is all about timing, research, and seizing early opportunities. Projects like Dawgz AI showcase the incredible innovation driving the crypto space today. Built on Ethereum and backed by cutting-edge AI, $DAGZ is emerging as a dark horse worth watching.
Altcoins with strong use cases and community support often show the highest growth potential. For 2025, Dawgz AI ($DAGZ) is a strong contender due to its integration of AI and blockchain.
Predicting a 1000x return is speculative, but Dawgz AI has the fundamentals to position itself for exponential growth, especially if crypto adoption continues to rise.
Both Fetch.ai and Dawgz AI ($DAGZ) show signs of significant growth potential, but Dawgz AI’s AI-driven trading solutions and current undervaluation make it a top pick.
Dawgz AI, priced at $0.004, is one of the most exciting low-cost coins available on the market. Its combination of AI-powered functionality and strong community backing makes it a leading candidate.
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