The Federal Reserve announced it will dismantle a Biden-era initiative aimed at enhancing scrutiny of banks’ involvement in digital assets. This move comes as regulators have taken steps to better understand and accommodate the growing crypto industry. By integrating the knowledge gained from the program into its standard supervisory process, the Fed aims to strengthen … Read more
A powerful documentary about two young Russian journalists being targeted by the government after being labeled as “foreign agents.” Directed by Julia Loktev, the film follows Sonya Groysman and Olga Churakova’s experiences in Moscow just before Russia invaded Ukraine. With a 5.5-hour runtime, this critical piece of work explores the consequences of an authoritarian government … Read more
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a lawsuit against online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that the company is not doing enough to protect children from adult predators. The lawsuit claims that Roblox’s lack of safety measures allows sexual predators to “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids” on the platform. Murrill stated that due to … Read more
Hong Kong pro-democracy icon Jimmy Lai appeared in court for closing arguments in his landmark trial, which was delayed due to torrential rain. The 77-year-old faces accusations of collusion with foreign forces and sedition, punishable by life in prison. Lai’s health has been a concern throughout the trial, prompting multiple adjournments. He is noticeably thinner … Read more
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is making progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts around the Moon. The Orion spacecraft, which will be at the heart of the mission, has successfully completed propellant loading and is advancing through critical phases of preparation. This milestone comes after the spacecraft was moved to the Kennedy Space Center … Read more
Precigen, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in precision medicine, has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PAPZIMEOS as the first and only FDA-approved therapy for treating adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). This historic milestone marks a significant breakthrough in addressing the root cause of RRP, a rare and debilitating … Read more
Sky News has selected some of its most striking images from around the world, chosen by its picture editors. In Japan, lanterns bearing wishes for peace and other messages floated into the sky at the Joi No 1 Bunker to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Memorial events were held … Read more
To access the website, users must first verify their humanity through a simple test. Once verified, they are prompted to review the security of their internet connection. The site then requires JavaScript and cookies to be enabled for continued access. Users can bypass these requirements by accessing the Cloudflare website that provides performance and security … Read more
The Perseid Meteor Shower is currently visible in the night sky, offering Coloradans a rare opportunity to witness this celestial event. The shower begins as early as 10 PM and will last into the morning hours, making it best viewed away from bright lights. Many Coloradans have opted to head to high country areas with … Read more
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a new, 25 million-year-old whale species that resembles a cartoon character. The Janjucetus dullardi, named after amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard who discovered the skull on a local beach, would have been a formidable predator with a powerful bite. Described as having bulging eyes and potentially tiny legs protruding … Read more