Bitcoin surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, surpassing its January record by 2%. The cryptocurrency’s price jumped to $108,955.10, driven by favorable macroeconomic factors such as lower US inflation numbers and a de-escalation in the US-China trade war. Antoni Trenchev, cofounder of crypto exchange Nexo, attributed the surge to a broader shift in global … Read more
A lunar alert is in effect on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. With the moon in Pisces, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. Here’s how it affects each zodiac sign: Aries (March 21-April 19): Expect a busy schedule with short trips, reading, and studying ahead. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Reflect on your … Read more
Southwest Airlines is implementing a first-of-its-kind safety policy requiring passengers to keep portable charging devices in plain sight during flights. The airline cites the risk of lithium-ion battery fires as the reason for the updated rule, following several incidents this year. According to Southwest, the policy aims to prevent overheating or catching fire by separating … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission alleges that WhatsApp was sold to Facebook with the intention of introducing advertising and competing directly with the social media giant. However, according to co-founder Brian Acton, this scenario never came to fruition. Acton testified during a recent hearing, stating that adverts were never part of WhatsApp’s original plans, and the … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of human teeth, revealing that they evolved from the “body armor” of extinct fish over 460 million years ago. The study, published in the journal Nature, shows that sensory tissue discovered on ancient fish exoskeletons is linked to the same genetic toolkit that produces human teeth. … Read more
Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger is known for his calm demeanor on and off the ice. His teammates praise him for being quiet competitiveness and confidence in big moments, saying he’s able to mask his intense personality with a composed exterior. Oettinger led the Stars to their third consecutive Western Conference Final appearance, where they’ll … Read more
Russia’s military intelligence services have attempted to hack into border security cameras to spy on and disrupt aid delivery to Ukraine, according to a joint advisory from 10 countries including the UK, US, France, and Germany. The hacking was allegedly carried out by GRU Unit 26165, also known as APT 28 and Fancy Bear. The … Read more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, affecting 1 in 8 individuals in their lifetime. However, not all prostate cancers are life-threatening, with many being slow-growing and non-aggressive. There are essentially two types of prostate cancer: “pussycats” (slow-growing) and “tigers” (aggressive). Most men will develop prostate cancer cells at some point, but whether … Read more
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US retailers are engaging in a price war over imported goods, amid rising tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon warned that increased tariffs would lead to higher prices during their latest earnings call. Two days later, President Donald Trump suggested that companies should “eat the tariffs” and absorb the costs themselves. … Read more