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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shreveport drummer Hoffman returning as a member of Primus
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — John Hoffman is proof that you can go home again. The Shreveport drummer is returning home now as the drummer for the legendary rock band Primus. Shreveport drummer prepares for dream audition Formed in 1984, Primus has long been a staple of the rock scene. Famous for songs like 'My Name Is Mud' and 'Jerry Was a Racecar Driver,' Primus found their own niche and multiple Grammy Award nominations to go with it. It was hard at times, but not metal and clearly not grunge. Bassist/vocalist Les Claypool described the band's music as 'psychedelic polka.' The band was so unique that, for a time, its genre title was simply 'Primus.' In October 2024, Primus drummer Tim 'Herb' Alexander abruptly left the band, stating he 'lost his passion for playing,' according to Stereogum. The band began searching for a new drummer with a national search via YouTube submissions. Over 6,200 drummers auditioned. Those auditionees were whittled down to two: Gergo Borlai and Shreveport's John Hoffman, with Hoffman getting the nod. More Entertainment news Hoffman is primarily known in the Shreveport music scene for his over 10-year stint as the drummer for local band Dirtfoot. Now, he returns as the drummer for one of the most influential bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s, being cited as an influence for bands like Korn, the Deftones, and Incubus. Hoffman already got a taste of life on the road with Primus, opening for A Perfect Circle since April 24. That tour concludes on June 7. The band then starts their first headlining tour with Hoffman on the drum kit on July 5, with a return home on July 29 at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Litecoin Price Prediction - What could affect LTC's future price?
Litecoin price prediction remains neutral to bullish mid-term, as ETF prospects and favorable technical patterns offer upside, though near-term bearish momentum tempers optimism. Key catalysts will be crucial for sustained growth. - ETF Approval Odds: 68%+ chance for a spot Litecoin ETF in 2025 could unlock $400M+ inflows. - Technical Breakout: Bullish pennant pattern suggests a potential 39% surge to $137–$150 if $98 support holds. - Regulatory Clarity: SEC's ETF decision by October 2025 and CFTC's commodity classification reduce regulatory risk. Spot ETF Momentum: Grayscale's Litecoin Trust (LTCN) trades at a 6% discount to NAV, with analysts projecting approval by October 2025. A successful ETF could mirror Bitcoin's post-ETF trajectory, attracting institutional capital. BitcoinOS Integration: ZK-rollup deployment via LitVM enables trustless cross-chain swaps with Bitcoin and Ethereum, boosting Litecoin's utility in DeFi and RWA markets. Key Levels: Immediate support at $94–$98 (13M LTC accumulated here). A break above $105 resistance could trigger a rally toward $137 (Fibonacci 161.8% extension). Momentum Metrics: RSI at 47 (neutral), but MACD histogram negative (-1.14) signals short-term bearish pressure. The 50-day SMA ($89.10) acts as a critical floor. Altcoin Season: The CMC Altcoin Season Index remains in 'Bitcoin Season' (score: 22), but Litecoin's low correlation to BTC (+0.65) positions it to outperform if capital rotates. SEC Scrutiny: Delays in ETF approvals create uncertainty, but Litecoin's non-security status (per CFTC) and established UTXO model make it a regulatory 'safe bet' compared to newer tokens. Litecoin's price hinges on ETF approvals, technical breakout validation, and broader altcoin market trends. Watch for a close above $105 to confirm bullish momentum, while a drop below $94 risks a retest of $81. Will Litecoin's ZK-rollup adoption outpace regulatory delays to drive its next leg up? Litecoin price prediction leans cautiously bullish, as traders and analysts cite ETF speculation and technical breakouts, though resistance around $105 and ongoing regulatory delays limit short-term upside potential. - ETF momentum: 90% approval odds for a Litecoin ETF by October 2025. - Technical patterns: Ascending triangles and a 7-year symmetrical triangle suggest potential rallies to $110–$150 if key resistances break. - Regulatory delays: SEC's postponed ETF decisions and profit-taking at $105 have caused recent pullbacks. Bullish sentiment dominates due to Litecoin's ETF prospects, with analysts citing parallels to Bitcoin's ETF-driven rallies. However, short-term traders express caution after LTC failed to hold above $105 (May 14–20), triggering a 7% correction to $89.97. The Fear & Greed Index at 61 ('Greed') reflects mixed risk appetite. ETF catalysts: Grayscale's John Hoffman sees a $400–500M inflow potential post-approval, while Valkyrie's CIO calls LTC 'the next ETF to launch.' Technical thresholds: Traders eye $110 as a breakout zone (last tested in March 2025), with $85–$90 acting as critical support. The RSI at 53 suggests room for upward momentum. Macro factors: Fed rate stability and US-China trade détente are seen as tailwinds, per May 15–23 analysis. Bloomberg's Seyffart: 'Approval is a matter of when, not if,' targeting October 2025. CoinPedia: Projects a 2025 high of $231 if ETF approval and Bitcoin's rally align. Bear case: A May 21 AMBCrypto report warns of a drop to $75 if LTC loses $85 support, citing weak Golden Cross signals. Litecoin's narrative hinges on ETF approvals and Bitcoin's market dominance, with technicals favoring bulls above $85. Could a successful ETF launch in Q4 2025 propel LTC to retest its $412 all-time high, or will regulatory delays extend consolidation? To get the latest update on LTC, visit our Litecoin currency page. Content created: 30th May 2025 Disclaimer: Content generated by CMC AI. CMC AI can make mistakes, please DYOR. Not financial advice. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bemidji State, Northwest Tech students leave a legacy upon graduation
May 9—BEMIDJI — In the words of 2025 Distinguished Minnesotan Robert Anderson, one doesn't need a perfect plan to lead a meaningful life. What they need is purpose. Such a message expanded beyond the walls of the Sanford Center on Friday as the Class of 2025 was celebrated from Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College. The day's festivities kicked off with a commencement ceremony for the College of Creativity, Enterprise and Place in the morning, followed by a program for the College of Science and Health in the afternoon, as well as a ceremony for NTC to conclude the day. Being recognized in the span of one single day, BSU and NTC President John Hoffman encouraged graduates to reflect on their respective times at their respective institutions. "There's a saying, 'If these walls could talk, oh, the stories they would tell.' Class of 2025, tell me. Think back on your last three or four years," Hoffman said. "What would the walls and halls of Bemidji State have to say? What are the stories, late nights and study sessions, friendships, learning, learning something about yourself. What would the stories be?" Hoffman noted that the class of 2025 will be joining more than 50,000 alumni, all sharing a similarity in their decision to attend BSU. "They share your story. Overcame amazing odds and hurdles to get to this space," Hoffman said. "What ties every BSU story together is this. BSU changes the lives of people who change lives." Sharing some notable stats, Hoffman noted that half of the 2025 graduating class are first-generation college students, 92% relied on financial aid to attend, one-third were adult learners returning to college and 70% arrived with transfer credits from other institutions. Additionally, the 2025 class clocked in the largest number of American Indian graduates in any class since BSU's inception. "You are rural, you are urban. You are from Minnesota and surrounding states across the country and across the globe," Hoffman added. "You are the full breadth of political views and world views. And you've all come together here." Reflecting on his own story, graduate and Student Senate President Darby Bersie addressed the College of Creativity, Enterprise and Place — detailing his journey at BSU since starting in fall 2022 after two years of online high school. "I hadn't stepped into a classroom in years. I didn't know anyone and I was starting from scratch," Bersie said. "But then came the bricks. Countless hours spent in Hobson Memorial Union, a late night in Oak Hall, an early morning in the Student Senate office or playing rugby at the field house. "Eventually, I realized I wasn't just building a resume or a career, but I was building a life and I wasn't doing it alone. The most important lessons I've learned here didn't come from a textbook or in the classroom, but it came from the people." As a motivating factor in building his life, Bersie pointed to a piece of advice from a close friend. "She once told me, 'To be cringe is to be free.' Over time, I've come to believe it," he added. "To be cringe is to be free because when you're not performing — when you're not trying to impress anyone — you are laying bricks that last. Bricks made of truth, bricks made of courage and bricks made of you." During his address, Anderson detailed his own path since graduating from BSU in 1980. Selected as the 2025 Distinguished Minnesotan, Anderson is a professor emeritus at the University of Washington School of Law, where he taught courses in American Indian law, public lands, water and property. He was also nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Solicitor of the Department of the Interior in 2021, a position he held until January 2025. "As a child, my dad had instilled in me the belief that an education was something that could never be taken away from you. He was right," Anderson said. "That belief in an education as a general matter and the fact that I had gotten a high-quality education here at BSU stuck with me through all of my nights in law school." Emphasizing his prior comment on the power of purpose, Anderson touched on the impact of community throughout each person's professional pursuits. "You need a community that believes in you and you need the courage to keep showing up day after day especially when the road is long, the weather is cold and you feel like no one's ever going to stop to give you a ride," Anderson mentioned. "Work with integrity." Prior to the graduates crossing the stage and claiming their well-earned diplomas, George Soule, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, recognized the class for their success as well as their challenges along the way. "I know this hasn't been easy for some of you. Some have had to overcome barriers to enter college and to stay in college," Soule said. "Some are the first in your families to graduate from college. Many of you balanced school with a job and family. "Today, your hard work has paid off. You are and will be living proof of the value of higher education, not just in dollars and cents. But think about the friends that you've made, the experiences you've had, the learning and growth that you've experienced inside and outside the classroom. Those will last for a lifetime." After officially becoming alumni, Foundation Board Member Jacob Richmann welcomed the 2025 graduating class into the legacy of the BSU Alumni and Foundation, and provided three pieces of advice. "No. 1, build something that outlives you, whether it's a business, a family, a nonprofit, a great reputation. Make sure your legacy serves others," Richmann said. "No. 2, people over everything. The relationships you invest in will be the greatest return for your life. Never forget that people are true measures of success. No. 3, give back. Whether it's time, talent or treasure, generosity fuels purpose and purpose outlasts ambition every time." Richmann further pressed on the matter of legacy, leaving off, "We live in a world that measures success in followers, in titles, in likes. But let me tell you something from the real world: legacy isn't what you keep. It's what you leave." All ceremony recordings can be viewed on BSU and NTC's Facebook pages.
Axios
07-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Lawmakers race the clock to strike budget deal
It's crunch time at the State Capitol, as Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders toil away at budget talks in hopes of striking a deal without a summer special session. The big picture: With 12 days to go until the May 19 adjournment deadline, lawmakers at the narrowly divided Capitol are at odds over both how much to spend (and tax) and whether to revise or repeal policies passed during the DFL trifecta. Threat level: If they can't figure it out by June 30, they'll trigger a state government shutdown. Zoom out: In addition to crafting a balanced budget for the next two years, legislators are grappling with how to rein in spending to address a projected $6 billion deficit down the road. State of play: This year's unusual political dynamics — with a rare tie in the House and Democrats holding a one-vote majority in the Senate — may complicate the task. The power-sharing dispute that led to a three-week delay in the House getting to work didn't help. Friction points: Here are five sticking points Capitol insiders are monitoring: 📈 Social services spending: Gov. Tim Walz says he's proposed "well over a billion dollars" in cuts that Republicans won't agree to, though some key Democrats, including Senate Human Services Chair John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin), are also balking at his push to curb spending on the state's disability waiver program. Context: Increased demand and costs have made the waivers, which help seniors and disabled people get needed services while living at home, one of the fastest-growing areas of state spending. 💰 Taxes: Republicans, who say they want cuts in other areas that don't impact seniors, take issue with tax increases proposed by Walz, including a pitch to expand the sales tax to legal and financial services while cutting the overall sales tax rate. The intrigue: Semantics can make a difference. One key House GOP chair acknowledged to MPR News last week that new fees could ultimately be on the table. ⚕️ Benefits for undocumented immigrants: Republicans argue a new law allowing undocumented immigrants to sign up taxpayer-funded health insurance should be cut, given the state's budget constraints. By the numbers: About 20,000 undocumented Minnesotans had enrolled as of late April, filing $3.9 million in paid claims, the Department of Human Services told committee chairs this week. That's about $966,000 over expectations for that period, though state officials have cautioned it's too early to make overall projections for the program's costs. The other side: Democrats, hospitals — who must treat ER patients regardless of their immigration and insurance status — and the Minnesota Catholic Conference want the law to stay. 📚 School worker unemployment: House education chairs struck a bipartisan deal to repeal a new law extending summer unemployment to bus drivers, paraprofessionals and other hourly school workers in September 2028, in response to school districts' cost concerns. Yes, but: Other members of the House DFL caucus are vehemently opposed to eliminating the mandate and say it won't get the votes to pass. Follow the money: Democrats have also proposed earmarks tens of millions of dollars to help districts cover the cost for two more years. 🤰👵 Paid Family and Medical Leave: Republicans, business groups and some Democrats want to make changes to the upcoming payroll tax-funded program providing up to 20 weeks of partial pay a year for Minnesota workers who take time off to care for themselves or a loved one. What we're watching: Whether the Walz administration and other backers of the law believe the new system is actually on target to launch Jan. 1 as planned, which could play a role in whether the Legislature tweaks the program or postpones its start. Between the lines: There are accounting tricks, gimmicks and funding shifts lawmakers can pull out of their back pockets to help balance the budget once they resolve the big-picture sticking points around spending and policy.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bemidji State, Northwest Tech to launch first-ever esports program in 2026
Apr. 14—BEMIDJI — A collaborative effort between Bemidji State, Northwest Technical College and Paul Bunyan Communications will result in a new program offering focused on technology and innovation. Beginning in 2026, BSU and NTC will boast their first-ever esports program. Starting out as a club, hopes to expand the program into an intercollegiate varsity sport are on the horizon. "Esports is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States, and its appeal extends to the breadth of the diverse communities of northern Minnesota," BSU and NTC President John Hoffman said. "Esports is about more than just gaming. This competition is about preparing students for life skills and career skills: teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving in a dynamic, innovative, fast-paced environment." Stakeholders from BSU, NTC and Paul Bunyan Communications announced the development during the latter's GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo, which was held at the Sanford Center on Saturday. The ever-increasing popularity of esports served as the catalyst for conversations surrounding a program at BSU and NTC that Paul Bunyan Communications could support financially. "When we were thinking about who could make this work — and not only work, but work well — Paul Bunyan was the first on the list," BSU Athletic Director Britt Lauritsen said. "We know that in order to do esports well, we have to invest in the innovation and technology, and we have to find the experts in the field." Partnering with Paul Bunyan Communications stemmed from a longstanding working relationship and philanthropic support for BSU and NTC. "This has been a project we've wanted to do for a long time," said Allyssa Joseph, vice president of advancement and executive director of the BSU Alumni and Foundation. "There had been many conversations about esports at BSU. Ultimately, we have the right team in place." At a crossroads with athletics and BSU's Technology, Art and Design Department, the esports program will make itself at home in Bridgeman Hall in the newly imagined GigaZone Esports Lounge. The lounge will feature all the necessary technology required for eager e-athletes to compete. "BSU's investment in esports and the addition of the GigaZone Esports Lounge is a game-changer for students and our region," Paul Bunyan Communications CEO Chad Bullock said. "This partnership reflects our shared commitment to the future of education, technology and providing esports opportunities right here in northern Minnesota." Next year's inception of esports will be the first baby step aimed at expanding the world of competition to BSU and NTC's student body. "The world of esports and gaming is very diverse," Lauritsen left off. "We want to start with this big idea and allow as many folks from many walks of life from both campuses to be able to participate. "We'll start off in a club setting. Once that's set up, we will go into the competitive space, start doing tournaments and really have that varsity roster that we've always dreamed of." Those wanting more information on the esports program can contact the BSU admissions department at admissions@ or (218) 755-2040; or NTC admissions at admissions@ or (218) 333-6600.
