The US Bitcoin spot ETF has made a significant purchase this year, buying 520,000 Bitcoins according to data from ChainCatcher. This amount currently represents only about 15% of the total remaining supply of 3.2 million Bitcoins left to be mined in the upcoming months. Source: https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2158649
The Minnesota Vikings edged past the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday, thanks to a clutch touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold to wide receiver Justin Jefferson with just over three minutes left in the game. The victory marked the Vikings’ eighth straight win and kept them pace with Detroit for the top spot in the … Read more
Aditya Challapally, a 30-year-old Microsoft employee, teaches a popular course on generative AI for tech-adjacent professionals at Stanford Online. In an interview, Challapally shares his expertise on how individuals can upskill technically or become AI domain experts. Challapally explains that there are two main pathways to master generative AI: Track 1 – Skill up technically … Read more
Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” has taken the top spot at the box office ahead of the holiday season, surpassing Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King.” According to studio estimates, “Sonic 3” debuted with $62 million in ticket sales over the weekend. The film’s success is attributed to its strong reviews and high score from … Read more
Syria’s new rulers have appointed prominent figures from the insurgency that overthrew Bashar al-Assad as key members of the country’s transitional government. Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, a senior figure in the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, has been tasked with restructuring the country’s army and establishing “international relations that bring peace and stability.” … Read more
Donald Trump has made repeated threats to sue the press, but he rarely follows through with these claims. The few times he did attempt a lawsuit, the outcome was often unfavorable for him. Now that he is set to take office as president-elect, some are worried that pressure on journalists will increase. Press freedom advocates … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed high-level talks with Iran through Oman on issues including the nuclear file, according to a source close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration. The proposal suggests Trump is willing to negotiate with Tehran and potentially reach a new nuclear agreement different from the 2015 deal he withdrew from in … Read more
A letter circulating in Lincoln County, Oregon, has sparked outrage and condemnation from local authorities and immigrant rights advocates. The letter, which was allegedly sent by the sheriff’s office, encourages community members to track and report people of color who may be undocumented immigrants. However, the sheriff’s office has since issued a statement denouncing the … Read more
Serbia’s education minister, Slavica Đukić Dejanović, announced that primary and secondary schools across the country will close from Tuesday instead of Monday 30 December. The move aims to curb anti-corruption protests at universities that have spread to concerns over children’s safety and quality of education. The “stop, Serbia” protests began after a deadly canopy collapse … Read more
A long flight can be grueling, especially if you’re stuck in an uncomfortable seat. However, with some strategic planning, you can increase your chances of getting a good night’s sleep and arrive feeling refreshed. To start, show up at the airport slightly tired. This might seem counterintuitive, but research suggests that being mildly sleep-deprived before … Read more