The US Senate has voted to repeal a Biden-era rule requiring cryptocurrency platforms to report customer transactions to the Internal Revenue Service. The move is seen as a bipartisan victory for the growing crypto industry, which had opposed the regulation. Under the repealed rule, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms were set to start reporting detailed information … Read more
Rapper Jay-Z is suing a woman who dropped her claim that he raped her at age 13. The defamation case accuses the woman’s lawyers of pressuring her into making false allegations to extort money and damage Jay-Z’s reputation. The woman had filed a lawsuit in October, accusing both Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape … Read more
The European Commission’s president, Ursula von der Leyen, has unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending in Europe, as US President Donald Trump’s stance on the region becomes increasingly critical. The proposal aims to ramp up European defense spending by €800 billion ($843 billion), including a €150 billion loan program to … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have let quarterback Sam Darnold hit the open market, clearing the way for him to sign with another team. Only two players received franchise tags before the deadline on Tuesday. Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is one of the tagged players, signing a four-year contract worth $80 million with $58 million … Read more
A widespread server overload caused a significant disruption to several websites worldwide, leaving thousands of users unable to access their favorite online services. The problem occurred when the number of requests to these servers exceeded their capacity, resulting in a temporary blackout. The affected sites included popular social media platforms, e-commerce websites, and news outlets. … Read more
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are spending an unprecedented 10 months in space, defying attempts by Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump to use their situation for political gain. The pair arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June after a week-long test flight on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. However, technical difficulties … Read more
A measles case has been confirmed at Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest, Florida. The school is working closely with the local health department to ensure student safety. While the infected student’s identity remains confidential due to their age, officials stress the importance of vaccination. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by … Read more
A rare celestial event is set to take place on March 13-14, with North America being the perfect viewing spot for a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “blood moon.” Here’s what you need to know about this spectacular event. During a total lunar eclipse, Earth positions itself between the sun and a full … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance has sparked outrage among UK politicians after downplaying the value of UK and French military presence in Ukraine. During an interview, Vance stated that 20,000 troops from a country without recent combat experience would be more effective than any peace deal. UK Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge condemned the remark … Read more
AI start-up Anthropic has secured a new funding round worth $3.5 billion, valuing the company at $61.5 billion, according to sources. The venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners led the deal, which brings the total investment in Anthropic to over $14.8 billion since its founding in 2021. The move comes as a surge in funding … Read more