New York State Attorney General Letitia James has cautioned against embracing foreign issuers of stablecoins like Tether, urging the U.S. government to require these digital assets to be backed by the US dollar or treasuries on a one-to-one basis. In her letter, dated April 8, James emphasized the need for stablecoins issued by companies with … Read more
A European conference on space debris has emphasized the need for immediate action to prevent further pollution of Earth’s orbit. The conference, held in Bonn, Germany, brought together experts who warned that if left unchecked, human activity could lead to a loss of access to orbits around our planet. Currently, there are approximately 40,000 tracked … Read more
European Union finance ministers have expressed positive views on a joint defence fund proposal aimed at easing concerns over debt. The Bruegel think tank has suggested an intergovernmental fund for military equipment, while Spain has proposed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for joint European debt. The move follows efforts to strengthen the EU’s defense capabilities … Read more
The Israeli military has issued 21 “evacuation orders” since March 18, leading to the forcible transfer of Palestinians in Gaza into increasingly cramped areas with limited access to basic services. These orders have raised concerns about Israel’s intentions to permanently displace civilians and create a “buffer zone.” The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says … Read more
Researchers have long sought to understand why some people with high-risk Parkinson’s gene variants develop the disease, while others do not. A new study from Northwestern University has identified a set of 16 Commander proteins that regulate lysosomal function and influence Parkinson’s disease development. Using CRISPR interference to screen the entire genome, scientists found that … Read more
Celebrity beauty experts are always on my radar when it comes to skincare and makeup recommendations. Oprah, Meghan Markle, and Martha Stewart top my list due to their incredible skin and practical product choices. Recently, I discovered that Martha Stewart shares the same favorite complexion-boosting product – Make Up For Ever Super Boost Skin Tint. … Read more
The US government has proposed a new bill, the Clean Cloud Act, which aims to reduce carbon emissions from energy-intensive AI and crypto data centers. The legislation would impose CO2 penalties on facilities exceeding federally set thresholds, empowering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce stricter standards. If passed, the bill’s proponents argue that it … Read more
Actor Jason Isaacs’ stay on the HBO series “The White Lotus” has ended, but the drama between him and Duke University over a controversial episode remains. In the sixth episode, Isaacs’ character Timothy Ratliff contemplates suicide while wearing a T-shirt with the university’s logo. The university was not pleased with the publicity, prompting its vice … Read more
Social Security payments for April 2025 will be distributed to approximately 69 million Americans. The payment schedule varies depending on birthdate. If your birthdate falls between the 1st and 10th, you’ll receive your payment on the second Wednesday of the month; between the 11th and 20th, it’s the third Wednesday; and after the 20th, it’s … Read more
Gabon’s first presidential election since a 2023 military coup took place on Saturday. Interim President Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who led the coup, is expected to win but faces opposition from former Prime Minister Alain Claude Bilie-By-Nze. More than 920,000 voters, including over 28,000 overseas, cast their ballots at over 3,000 polling stations. The … Read more