Millions of Americans are worried that their government-funded food assistance will be severely cut off due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is set to receive only half its usual benefits, according to President Donald Trump’s administration. Many SNAP recipients are elderly or have … Read more
A Paris-based company, Sequans Communications, has sold around 970 bitcoins worth $232 million, trimming its bitcoin treasury from 3,234 to 2,264 BTC. The sale aims to strengthen its balance sheet and lower debt by redeeming half of its convertible debt. Despite this move, the CEO says the company’s “deep conviction in bitcoin remains unchanged.” This … Read more
As the US election nears, Democrats are shifting their strategy from focusing on President Trump’s character and policies to making the economy a key issue. This comes as Americans become increasingly unhappy with his handling of inflation and economic costs. The party sees an opportunity to capitalize on this discontent and connect with voters who … Read more
The Garavoglia family, controlling interests in Campari, is facing a massive tax bill of €1.29 billion after Italian authorities seized shares worth the same amount from their Luxembourg-based holding company, Lagfin. The authorities claim that Lagfin committed tax fraud by failing to declare the exit tax resulting from a 2020 merger between two companies. The … Read more
New York City is voting for its next mayor on Tuesday. The winner will have a significant impact nationally. Zohran Mamdani, currently an assembly member, is leading the Democratic party’s candidate. He faces Republican Curtis Sliwa and former governor Andrew Cuomo in the election. To understand New Yorkers’ preferences, the BBC asked voters about their … Read more
Long-term use of melatonin supplements may increase the risk of heart failure, hospitalization for heart failure, and death from any cause in people with chronic insomnia. A preliminary study found that adults who used melatonin for over a year had about 90% higher chances of developing heart failure compared to those who never took melatonin. … Read more
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8235 in west Fort Worth has transformed into a thriving community hub, thanks to the dedication of its members and leadership. The post, which was once a humble meeting room, now boasts a modern space with a full kitchen, canteen, stage, and a steady stream of new recruits. Founded … Read more
This Japanese time-loop movie “River” is a winning low-key sci-fi comedy from director Junta Yamaguchi, who also directed the 2020 sci-fi comedy “Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes”. The film’s unique premise – a two-minute time loop that affects the entire cast of characters – makes it an enjoyable and engaging watch. With its cozy atmosphere … Read more
A new wave of AI browsers, including Atlas and Comet, has emerged to transform how people interact with the web. These AI browsers have “agentic capabilities,” enabling them to execute complex tasks like summarizing articles from various sources. However, this also poses significant challenges for media outlets. Traditional defenses such as paywalls and crawler blockers … Read more
OpenAI’s new browser, Atlas, has a feature called “agent mode” that navigates the web like a human. However, this feature has raised concerns about its behavior, particularly when it comes to accessing content from certain sources. The agent mode is designed to find helpful resources for users’ problems, but it appears to be avoiding certain … Read more