Archaeologists from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Amsterdam have made a groundbreaking discovery in Syria, uncovering four small clay cylinders with mysterious symbols. The findings date back to around 2400 B.C.E., making them potentially the world’s oldest known evidence of alphabetic writing. The cylinders were discovered at an ancient tomb in Tell Umm-el … Read more
Stalker 2’s massive launch drew a mixed response from players, largely due to the game’s numerous bugs and technical issues. Developer GSC Game World has warned that players should expect “rough edges” in the game, citing its massive scale as the reason for these issues. The game’s Steam reviews are currently hovering around a 76% … Read more
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., a direct long-haul shipping company with nationwide presence, has acquired majority ownership by Prospero Staff Capital. The deal is co-led by Ted Kellner, founder of Fiduciary Management and Roadrunner CEO Chris Jamroz. Founded in 1984, Roadrunner expanded rapidly through acquisitions before discovering significant accounting errors. After a management overhaul, the company … Read more
The broader digital currency ecosystem is witnessing caution among crypto investors due to a significant increase in total market liquidation exceeding $490 million, according to data from CoinGlass. This trend has focused attention on top altcoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP. Dogecoin’s price dropped 2.18% in the past 24 hours after shedding gains, reaching … Read more
Bitcoin plummeted more than 3.5% from its peak on Sunday, triggering a broader market decline. The token fell from $98,500 to as low as $95,500 before recovering. Despite the drop, markets largely recovered during early Asian hours Monday, bringing down 24-hour losses to under 2%. However, over $500 million in crypto-tracked futures liquidations occurred on … Read more
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in northern Syria, uncovering what may be the oldest known scrap of alphabetic writing. The finding dates back approximately 4,500 years and could be a nearly 4,500-year-old gift tag. A clay cylinder discovered in a tomb containing six skeletons was found to bear the word “silanu,” which may be … Read more
The US election highlights a surprising fact: voters care more about prices than inflation or unemployment. This is not just a US phenomenon; similar economic concerns about prices led to the downfall of incumbent administrations in the UK and France. Inflation targeting has failed electorates as real wages have struggled to keep pace with elevated … Read more
The global commodity market is set to be influenced by several key trends, including a surge in coffee prices, a silver shortage, and higher natural gas costs for Europe. Here are five charts to keep an eye on: 1. Coffee Prices: Premium Arabica bean prices have been rising sharply, potentially impacting the cost of morning … Read more
A network engineer, Erik, was tasked with installing new switches for a client that had recently rebuilt its network topology. To access the rooms containing vital equipment, he was provided with keys and an after-hours maintenance window was scheduled. The job went smoothly until the monitoring services from another building reported issues, prompting Erik to … Read more
The third act of Arcane season 2’s finale feels rushed and underwhelming, dismissing the series’ timely social commentary and failing to provide meaningful character resolutions. Despite this, standout episodes like “Pretend Like It’s the First Time” deliver engaging storylines and impressive animation. However, the finale’s reliance on convenient plot devices and pacing issues undermine its … Read more