New Hampshire's executive council voted 3-2 against a proposal to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin (BTC). The Business Finance Authority's plan, supported by Governor Kelly Ayotte, faced opposition due to substantial risks.
New Hampshire's Executive Council voted 3-2 to reject a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond proposal. The decision halts a plan to use BTC collateral within a state-linked public finance structure, raising questions about public finance officials' readiness to legitimize crypto collateral.
New Hampshire's Secretary of State's office announced a public hearing to discuss issuing $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin (BTC). The Business Finance Authority approved the bond, which aims to attract investment without risking state funds.
Northamptonshire's winning streak ends, the Rew brothers face off, Usman Tariq's unusual bowling style, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire dominate their groups, Adam Lyth scores big, James Vince shows captaincy, and Surrey secure a crucial win.
Southern Water is imposing a hosepipe ban on 1 million customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from July 10, citing critically low river levels after a record warm spring and heatwave. This marks the second consecutive year for such a restriction.
Two 15-year-old boys, previously spared custody for raping two girls, have been sentenced to four years' detention after the court of appeal ruled their original sentences "unduly lenient". The convictions stemmed from separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January last year.
Two Hampshire Constabulary officers are being investigated for gross misconduct over their handling of Henry Nowak, 18, who died after being stabbed. The IOPC found evidence suggesting officers failed to recognize Nowak's fatal injuries, arresting and handcuffing him instead of providing immediate aid. The investigation also examines potential bias related to race and religion.
A teenage girl raped by two boys in 2024 speaks out ahead of a Court of Appeal sentence review, saying she doesn't think she'll ever be the same
Allan Grimson, already serving life for two murders, is accused of sexually assaulting four boys and men in the mid-to-late 1990s. The jury heard he was an instructor at the navy's firefighting school, holding authority over young recruits.
A Suprema Corte dos EUA, por 6 votos a 3, confirmou a cidadania por nascimento, reafirmando o "jus soli" da 14ª Emenda. A decisão rejeita as restrições de Donald Trump, que visavam limitar a cidadania a filhos de imigrantes ou turistas.
Thailand-based crypto investor Christopher Harborne, a major donor to Reform UK, has registered to vote in the UK. However, he is unlikely to bypass planned caps on overseas political donations, even with this registration, as the proposed rules focus on residency rather than just voter registration.
A body has been found in the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in Testwood Lakes, Hampshire, amid a UK heatwave with temperatures reaching 36C.
Salem Police are seeking a man for purse theft and credit card fraud, whose surveillance photos show a striking resemblance to Travis Kelce. Their humorous Facebook post, referencing Kelce and Taylor Swift, went viral while the real Kelce hosted Tight End University with Swift in Nashville.
The UK and Switzerland experienced record-breaking June temperatures, reaching 36.4C and over 37C respectively. The heatwave across Europe has been linked to a toddler's death in France and a surge in medical emergencies, with millions facing extreme heat.
Essex, Glamorgan, Leicestershire, Hampshire, Durham, and Kent secure wins in the 2026 County Championship, with notable performances from Liam Patterson-White, Fergus O'Neill, Tom Norton, Rehan Ahmed, Kyle Abbott, and Matt Milnes.
A British-flagged yacht, 'Bright Future', sailing from Lymington Bay, UK, to Cherbourg, France, prompted warning shots from the Russian frigate 'Admiral Grigorovich' in the English Channel. The yacht changed course after the warning shots.
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts against New Zealand. Matthew Fisher returns, Jofra Archer is back, and James Rew is on standby. The squad faces disruption from injuries and an off-field incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker will make their England Test debuts in the second Test against New Zealand. Matthew Fisher also plays his second Test, while Jofra Archer returns. James Rew is on standby for Jamie Smith, whose partner is due to give birth. Stokes and Atkinson are out pending investigation.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned Adam Montgomery's murder conviction, ruling the assault charge should have been separate. His other convictions remain, and a retrial is planned.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed Adam Montgomery's murder conviction for killing his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. The court ruled that the murder charge should have been prosecuted separately from an assault charge, potentially prejudicing the jury. The murder charge has been sent back to the lower court.
A new report reveals New Hampshire saw a 12% increase in suicide deaths between 2023-2024, contrasting with a 3% national decline. Other states like Iowa, Connecticut, and South Carolina also saw rises, while the Midwest has the most suicides.
Six additional individuals have been charged with violent disorder in Southampton, bringing the total to 11, following riots after Vickrum Digwa's sentencing for murdering Henry Nowak. The unrest stemmed from controversy over police handling of Nowak, with bodycam footage sparking widespread anger.
Jonny Bairstow's 73 and four wickets from Jafer Chohan led Yorkshire to a record 106-run T20 Blast win over Lancashire, while Hampshire Hawks secured their fifth win in six games with a thrilling five-run victory over Surrey.
Hampshire police are 5.1 times more likely to stop and search Black individuals than white people, exceeding the England and Wales average. This disparity has worsened, sparking controversy after the murder of Henry Nowak, where officers initially treated the victim as a suspect.
