First Cryptocurrency by U.S. Bank, Jason Momoa to Play in ‘Dune’ Reboot + 3 More Hot News of Friday, Feb.15
Nexter.org made a list of the most important news you need to know this Friday morning (February 15).
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1. Risk of flooding, mudslides remains after California storm
Authorities warn that mudslides are still possible Friday even after a damaging storm moved through California, trapping people in floodwaters, triggering a debris flow that destroyed homes, and forcing residents to flee communities scorched by wildfires last year.
2. Flights at Dubai’s busiest airport have been delayed due to drone reports
Suspicion of drone activity has disrupted flights at Dubai’s busiest airport. Reported sightings of drones grounded flights in Heathrow and Gatwick airport last month.
3. Jason Momoa is the latest actor to join the cast of Dune
The Aquaman star joins a long list of big names slated to join the upcoming Dune adaptation by director Denis Villeneuve.
4. JP Morgan announces the first cryptocurrency by a U.S. bank
Engineers at the lender have created the “JPM Coin,” a digital token that will be used to instantly settle transactions between clients of its wholesale payments business.
5. Netflix went on lockdown in Los Angeles after a fake active shooter threat
Netflix’s Los Angeles studio had quite a scare today, after reports of a possible active shooter caused the company to lock down the building — in this case, the Sunset Bronson Studios which the company shares with CBS and local news channel KTLA. But an LAPD spokesperson tells The Verge that the gunman never actually existed.
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