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CNA
a day ago
- Business
- CNA
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16
21Shares US said on Monday it will carry out a 3-for-1 share split of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to make the fund more accessible to investors, with the move set to take effect at market open on June 16. The approval of such spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marked a watershed moment for the digital assets industry, ending a decade-long wait and signaling growing regulatory acceptance. The funds, which have rapidly grown in popularity, offer direct exposure to bitcoin through traditional markets, allowing institutions and other investors to participate without holding the token, bolstering credibility and inflows into the sector. ARKB has gained almost 12 per cent so far this year and nearly 27 per cent quarter-to-date. It closed trading at $104.25 on Monday. Meanwhile, bitcoin, the world's largest and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, has also climbed above the $100,000 mark, a level seen as key by many market participants. Companies typically split shares to lower the trading price per unit, aiming to attract a broader base of retail investors and improve liquidity. The share split will not affect ARKB's net asset value, ticker symbol, or investment strategy, and its shares will continue trading under the same CUSIP, the company said.
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16
June 2 (Reuters) - 21Shares US said on Monday it will carry out a 3-for-1 share split of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB.Z), opens new tab to make the fund more accessible to investors, with the move set to take effect at market open on June 16. The approval of such spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marked a watershed moment for the digital assets industry, ending a decade-long wait and signaling growing regulatory acceptance. The funds, which have rapidly grown in popularity, offer direct exposure to bitcoin through traditional markets, allowing institutions and other investors to participate without holding the token, bolstering credibility and inflows into the sector. ARKB has gained almost 12% so far this year and nearly 27% quarter-to-date. It closed trading at $104.25 on Monday. Meanwhile, bitcoin , the world's largest and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, has also climbed above the $100,000 mark, a level seen as key by many market participants. Companies typically split shares to lower the trading price per unit, aiming to attract a broader base of retail investors and improve liquidity. The share split will not affect ARKB's net asset value, ticker symbol, or investment strategy, and its shares will continue trading under the same CUSIP, the company said.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Football match to remember 'one in a million' victim of collision
Family and friends of a man who died after the car he was travelling in was "deliberately rammed off the road", police have said, are planning a charity football match in his memory to mark the anniversary of his death. Police have said a murder investigation continues into the death of Mackenzie Ball, 20, who died at the scene of the crash on 2 June 2024, just outside Rotherham.A number of people were arrested last year over the incident and subsequently bailed, but no one has been 'Macky's Football Charity Match' is planned for 1 June at Silverwood Miners Welfare Hall, with proceeds going to autism and ADHD charities. Speaking about the charity game, one of the organisers, Leo Welch - a close friend of Mr Ball - said, "I made a Facebook post [about the match] and it really took off"."A lot of people are donating. The charities for ADHD and autism were close to Mackenzie because he had both. It's going to help local adults and children."Another friend who is involved in the fundraiser, Drew Lindley, described Mr Ball as "bang on... one in a million, just amazing". Speaking last year, shortly after the collision between a silver Land Rover and a silver Subaru Forester, police said they believed the fatal crash was a "targeted attack". They claimed the Land Rover, in which Mr Ball was a passenger, was deliberately rammed off the road. "We believe the car Mackenzie was travelling in was deliberately rammed off the road, and we believe there are people out there who know why this happened," said Det Insp Matt Bolger, last incident, which saw both vehicles leave the road, took place in Wickersley, at the junction of Morthen Road and Moat driver and three passengers of the Subaru fled the scene on foot, police said.A 21-year-old man who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving was later bailed. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Medscape
26-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Why Funding Space Medicine Matters More Than Ever
Shreenik Kundu, MBBS, MSc When NASA astronauts Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore launched in June 2024, they expected to spend just over a week in space. Instead, due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft, they remained aboard the International Space Station for more than 286 days. Though the duo rejected the term 'stranded,' the world watched their unplanned odyssey with awe. Their mission took place during a pivotal moment in space exploration, as both national agencies and, recently, private companies expanded access to orbit. This growing reach brings an urgent reminder: Our ability to care for humans in space must evolve alongside our ambition to send them there. The health challenges faced during their extended stay reveal why understanding and investing in aerospace medicine is essential, not just for astronauts, but also for the future of healthcare on Earth. Long-duration spaceflight pushes human physiology to its limits. Floating in microgravity, astronauts experience bodily changes that read like an accelerated aging process. Deprived of gravity's pull, bones lose mineral density at a rate of 1%-1.5% per month and muscles atrophy from disuse despite vigorous exercise. Fluids shift upward toward the head, sometimes impairing vision and brain structure, a condition scientists call SANS (spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome). The heart, no longer working against gravity, can weaken, and the immune system can become less effective, leaving crew members more susceptible to infections. Even the psyche is tested by isolation and confinement. Yet Williams and Wilmore returned in good health after 9 months, a testament to careful medical monitoring and the strides aerospace medicine has made. It is also a warning: Missions can last far longer than planned, so space agencies must be prepared to keep astronauts healthy in unpredictable circumstances. In this case, NASA improvised by integrating the pair into the Station's normal crew rotation, ensuring they had access to nutrition, exercise, and medical care until a SpaceX capsule brought them home safely. Such adaptability in extreme conditions is only possible because of decades of research into how the human body copes with space; research that is yielding dividends for healthcare here on Earth. Space Tech in Earthly Healthcare Consider how technology developed for astronauts could find its way into your hospital or home. When Williams and Wilmore were 'stuck' in orbit, doctors on the ground guided them through ultrasounds using remote telemedicine tools, the same approach now used to deliver prenatal care and emergency ultrasounds in rural communities with no resident physician. The biosensors in an astronaut's suit that track heart rate, temperature, and hydration have inspired wearable devices for patients on Earth. In fact, NASA's need to monitor crew health remotely led to an AI-powered system that now lets clinicians track heart failure patients at home and intervene early. These are not isolated examples. Spaceflight's harsh realities, limited resources, no immediate evacuation, delayed communication, forced innovations like compact medical devices, telemedicine protocols, and autonomous health support have relevant parallels to low-resource settings back on Earth. Aerospace medicine's benefits mirror the story of Formula One racing and everyday cars. The extreme environment of F1 with high speeds and high stakes is a proving ground for safety and engineering breakthroughs, from advanced braking systems to fuel efficiency, which eventually make their way into the sedans and SUVs we drive. Space is a similar testbed for healthcare. Treating osteoporosis takes on new urgency when a crew's bones are thinning in microgravity. Solutions, like new bone-loss medications or exercise regimes developed for a Mars mission, could aid the 55-year-old on Earth with osteoporosis. The psychological support methods crafted for a lonely, stressed astronaut can improve mental healthcare for isolated communities or even future pandemic lockdowns. Innovations are not confined to physiology either. The Canadarm robot that maintained the Space Shuttle led to a robotic arm for delicate brain surgeries on Earth, and Mars rover engineering spurred telemedicine robots that perform remote ultrasound and surgery, bringing specialist care to remote villages. In short, investing in space health is not a zero-sum diversion from terrestrial medicine: It is a catalyst for it. Space Health in Policy Discussions Robert D. Glatter, MD The space race is also no longer the domain of national agencies alone. The recent successful crewed launch by Blue Origin marks a turning point; private companies are no longer just ferrying cargo but are now sending people into orbit. Space is becoming more accessible, drawing in not only researchers and astronauts, but also tourists and filmmakers. Yet, with this growing democratization of space comes a deeper responsibility: Health and safety must not be afterthoughts in the rush to explore. Artificial intelligence and even early-stage quantum computing are being harnessed to address the complex challenges of long-duration missions, from predicting health issues before they emerge to improving radiation shielding. These innovations signal that we are preparing to send humans farther and for longer. NASA's Artemis program aims to establish a sustained presence on the Moon, and a crewed mission to Mars is moving from science fiction to a near-future reality. But amid the excitement of shiny rockets and futuristic habitats lies a less glamorous truth: Without robust medical infrastructure, even the most ambitious missions may falter. It is one thing to send humans to Mars, it is quite another to keep them healthy during the journey and once they arrive. That is why making space health central to policy discussions is so urgent. We need our leaders to recognize that funding astronaut healthcare research benefits everyone, not just a few spacefarers. We need more initiatives, including fellowships, residencies, and training programs that prepare clinicians to practice medicine in extreme environments, both off-planet and in underserved communities on Earth. The 'stranded astronauts' story is an opportunity to push for greater investment in the medical systems that protect space explorers. This includes encouraging companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin to play a stronger role in advancing space health research and infrastructure. This could also mean increasing budgets for NASA's human research program (currently just a tiny fraction of overall space expenditures) and incentivizing public-private partnerships to translate space innovations into clinics worldwide with the help of companies like SpaceX. It also means incorporating the lessons of aerospace medicine into global health strategies: If we can deliver quality care to astronauts 400 km above Earth, we can surely improve care for isolated populations 400 km from the nearest city. Each medical puzzle we solve in space, like how to mend a broken bone or treat an infection without a full hospital, adds a piece to the puzzle of better healthcare on Earth. The line between an astronaut and the rest of us is thinner than we think. We should heed the call. Let us channel the same urgency and ambition that fuels rocket launches into supporting aerospace medicine. It is time for health policy to enter the final frontier, not as an afterthought but as a driving force. The next time astronauts are thrust into an unforeseen trial, we will be ready to care for them, and we will be better equipped to care for ourselves. It is up to us to ensure that support grows stronger, for astronauts and Earthlings alike, because the innovations that keep a person alive in space might just save your life down here tomorrow.
Associated Press
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
SEC schools awarded 8 of the 16 NCAA baseball regional sites; 64-team field to be announced Monday
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southeastern Conference schools were awarded eight of the 16 regional sites for the NCAA baseball tournament on Sunday, tying the record it set in 2023. The rest of the 64-team field and first-round matchups will be announced Monday by the Division I Baseball Committee. The SEC will have Arkansas (43-13), Auburn (38-18), Georgia (42-15), LSU (43-14), Mississippi (40-19), Tennessee (43-16), Texas (42-12) and Vanderbilt (42-16) playing at home to start the national tournament. Three Atlantic Coast Conference teams are hosts: Clemson (44-16), Florida State (38-14) and North Carolina (42-12). First-year Big Ten schools Oregon (42-14) and UCLA (42-16) are hosts, as are Sun Belt Conference schools Coastal Carolina (48-11) and Southern Mississippi (44-14) and independent Oregon State (41-12-1). Each regional will include four teams playing in a double-elimination format. Regionals start Friday and Saturday and run through June 2, with the winners meeting in best-of-three super regionals the following week. Selection of the eight super regional hosts will be announced June 3. Florida State is hosting a regional for the 37th time, most by any school. FSU, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon State and Tennessee each hosted in 2024, and Arkansas and Clemson are hosting for a third straight year. There are 29 conferences that will receive an automatic berth in the field of 64, along with 35 at-large selections. The College World Series begins June 13 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. ___ AP college sports:
