Inside Bitcoin: A Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Favourite – and Most Mysterious – Digital Currency

By: Michael Crooks

Bill Gates is excited by it. Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks has reportedly made millions from it. And, now, the world’s richest man has endorsed it. Bitcoin has taken off, driven by a US$1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency by Elon Musk’s company Tesla. Despite many financial experts warning that the digital money could be a risk investment, one single Bitcoin is now worth north of $60,000.

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Brave, Funny, Naughty Maritime Cats

By: Anne Rinaudo

While the many extraordinary exploits of the seafarers who mapped the world have been well documented, those of their cats have not. Cats have been indispensable pest controllers, shipmates, and mascots for sailors for thousands of years.

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Royal Wedding Preacher Joins Christian Leaders in #ReclaimJesus Campaign

By: Clare Bruce

Above: Some of the Christian leaders signed onto the #ReclaimJesus declaration, including Rev Jim Wallis (centre), Rev Michael Curry (in purple robe) and Rev Dr Sharon Watkins (in white robe). Source: All images from Sojourners.

Bishop Michael Curry, famous for preaching at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, has joined forces with a diverse collection of Christian leaders to launch a Jesus-centred campaign of love.

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