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NBA veteran signs virtual shoe deal with Cryptokickers

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NBA veteran Wilson Chandler has signed a virtual shoe deal with CryptoKickers, a virtual fashion startup selling digital sneakers as NFTs. 

He’s the first athlete with a virtual sneaker deal and proceeds from his NFT kicks are going to charity.

Chandler, who played 13 years in the NBA and currently plays in the Chinese Basketball Association, is releasing 21 pairs of his digital shoes to the CryptoKickers’ website.

The shoe NFTs come in three different styles, representing Chandler’s time at DePaul University, the New York Knicks, and his hometown in Michigan.  

These limited-edition virtual shoes go up for sale on Wednesday, April 21st at 11:11 AM PST, exclusively at CryptoKickers.com. Featured here are the Wilson Chandler 1 Pros ‘DePaul’, the Wilson Chandler 1 Pros ‘New York’, and the Wilson Chandler 1 OGs ‘Benton Harbor’, named after Chandler’s Michigan hometown.

The footwear collectibles are verified on the Ethereum blockchain. 

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How Donald Trump’s business policies will shape the U.S. economy

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Business leaders are closely monitoring the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s forthcoming policies might have on the financial landscape.

In a resounding victory, Trump captured both the electoral and popular vote to become the 47th President of the United States.

Trump’s landslide victory is fueling discussions on how his administration’s potential policy changes could reshape tax and trade systems as well as influence global economies.

Vick Tipnes, the CEO of Blackstone medical services joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Usha Vance to make history as the first Indian-American Second Lady

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President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his transition team in Florida alongside Vice President-elect J.D. Vance as they prepare for the upcoming administration.

This election ushers in significant milestones, including Usha Vance, who will be the first Indian American and Hindu to serve as Second Lady of the United States.

As the daughter of Indian immigrants, her presence marks a moment of cultural representation in American politics.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance praised his wife’s unwavering support, attributing her strength as a key factor in their successful campaign.

This new chapter signals a blend of continuity and change in the White House, promising a term marked by historical firsts and renewed policy efforts.

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Biden urges calm after election upset

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U.S. President Joe Biden is calling on Americans to “bring down the temperature” after Donald Trump’s stunning return to the presidency.

Speaking to Democrats shaken by Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat, Biden urged, “Setbacks are unavoidable. Giving up is unforgivable.”

He praised the election as proof of America’s strong and trustworthy electoral system, stressing that it remains “honest, fair, and transparent.”

Biden extended an invitation to President-elect Trump to meet at the White House—a gesture Trump himself had not extended in 2020.

Meanwhile, Trump’s team confirms he plans to meet with Biden soon, as he begins building his leadership team.

Some Democrats say Biden, now 81, may have hurt Harris’ chances by initially seeking re-election, only dropping his bid after a difficult TV debate in July.

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