The collapse of fintech firm Synapse has left thousands of users without access to their funds, sparking widespread outrage and calls for better regulation. CNBC’s Hugh Son joined Felix Salmon to discuss the events leading up to the scandal and how regulators failed to protect users. Synapse’s failure highlights a critical issue in the fintech … Read more
OpenAI’s CFO, Sarah Friar, suggests that business users may need to pay thousands of dollars a month for its artificial intelligence software. According to Friar, the cost should be based on the value provided by the technology, rather than a flat rate per seat or user. The company currently offers two consumer subscription tiers: $20/month … Read more
The mother of American journalist Austin Tice, Debra Tice, expressed hope on Sunday that her son’s freedom is within reach, citing news of Travis Timmerman’s release from a Syrian prison. A week ago, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted after 13 years of civil war, and thousands of people were released from prisons in Damascus. … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for their upcoming game against the struggling New York Giants, despite being massive favorites. According to ESPN BET, the Ravens are currently 16-point favorites, making them the biggest favorite of the 2024 season. Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton attributes this mindset to learning from past experiences, including a 26-23 loss to … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is considering former intelligence chief Richard Grenell to be a special envoy for Iran, according to two people familiar with transition plans. Grenell’s involvement in the role has not been previously reported. Grenell would be tasked with speaking with countries in and beyond the region about the Iran issue and assessing … Read more
Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas recently asked his followers on X if he should apply for a green card, sparking a reaction from none other than Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur responded with a single word “Yes,” garnering widespread attention and praise from users. Srinivas, who is the CEO of Perplexity AI, has been waiting for … Read more
Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland due to deteriorating relations over the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Palestinian medical officials report that new Israeli airstrikes have killed over 46 people, including several children. The decision comes after Ireland announced recognition of a Palestinian state alongside Norway, Spain, and Slovenia. Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin … Read more
A new study reveals that aphantasics, individuals unable to visualize, are more resistant to intrusive visual thoughts, such as imagining a pink elephant. People with vivid visual imaginations often struggle with intrusive imagery, while aphantasics redirect their thoughts to other mental processes. This finding suggests that aphantasia is part of the natural diversity of human … Read more
The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a brain-twister that challenges solvers to find common themes among six words in a six by eight grid of letters. The game is in beta, relying on daily players to stick around. To play, focus on finding theme words and a special spangram – a word that links … Read more
BepiColombo has completed its fifth flyby of Mercury, marking a significant milestone in the European-Japanese mission to explore the planet. During this encounter, it became the first spacecraft to observe Mercury in mid-infrared light, revealing differences in temperature and surface composition across the planet’s heavily cratered terrain. The groundbreaking images were captured using the German-led … Read more