A fossil discovered in a Brazilian museum collection has revealed the oldest ant species known to science, dating back 113 million years. The prehistoric ant lived among dinosaurs and had scythe-like jaws that it likely used to pin or impale prey. The discovery sheds light on how ants evolved during the early Cretaceous period and … Read more
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a program launched by Elon Musk during the Trump administration, has been hailed as a success by some due to its significant reduction in government spending. While its $1 trillion savings goal may have fallen short, DOGE’s actual cuts already surpass what other alternatives would have achieved. A comparison … Read more
US banking regulators have lifted earlier warnings about banks’ involvement with cryptocurrencies, signaling a shift towards more openness and prudence in digital asset activities. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve withdrew two joint statements on crypto-asset risks, citing evolving risks and supporting innovation. The move comes as another regulator, the Office … Read more
Microsoft’s highly-anticipated Recall feature is now available across its AI-enabled PC line, after months of delays and significant security changes. The company announced that the feature, which takes frequent snapshots of a user’s screen to help them find anything they’ve ever seen on their computer, is part of a free downloadable update for all Copilot+ … Read more
Nintendo has confirmed the cost of upgrading two more games from the OG Switch edition to the Switch 2 Edition: Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom cost $9.99 each to upgrade, while the Kirby … Read more
The ongoing trade tensions and tariff uncertainty have significant implications for the cryptocurrency market. While cryptocurrencies play a minor role in global trade, their equity, debt, and crypto markets are more interconnected than many people assume. One key factor that could impact investor sentiment is the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which recently dipped below … Read more
China’s latest three-person astronaut crew, aboard the Shenzhou 20 mission, has successfully reached its orbital destination, the T-shaped Tiangong space station. The crew, consisting of Commander Chen Dong and rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, docked at Tiangong at 11:49 a.m. EDT (1549 GMT) on April 24. The Shenzhou 20 mission marks China’s ninth astronaut … Read more
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The US government has raised the threshold for the de minimis exemption from $200 to $800, exempting low-value shipments from duties and taxes. The policy allows consumers to skip most costs associated with importing goods into the US. However, on April 2, the Trump administration issued an executive order eliminating the de minimis loophole for … Read more
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a flamboyant Saudi billionaire, is making his comeback after a rare period of seclusion. The founder of Kingdom Holding Co., he has been largely absent from public view since his 2017 detention in Riyadh, which was part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s crackdown on the country’s elite. With Donald Trump’s … Read more