Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, is publishing a technical series on program obfuscation – a cryptographic technique that aims to hide how code works without revealing the data it processes. This idea could act like a “trustless trusted third party” but remains far from being ready for practical use due to its slow implementation. Obfuscation … Read more
A new fintech startup called Nebex has just received a significant investment of $30 million in seed money from Alphabet Inc.’s Google Ventures. Founded by Tejpaul Bhatia, former CEO of Axiom Space, Nebex aims to connect US space companies with foreign governments and investors, facilitating deals and transactions in the space sector. By taking a … Read more
A major problem faced President Harrison Keller at the University of North Texas was linked to a trend in many universities across the country – as they made spending cuts, international students were leaving due to lower international tuition fees, which had previously subsidized their education. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/06/29/us-colleges-cut-programs-report-budget-gaps-after-losing-foreign-students
Construction company Martin Marietta Materials announced a deal to combine with limestone supplier Lhoist North America, valued at $13.5 billion, including debt. The merger will be funded by $7 billion in cash and shares worth $6.5 billion. Source: https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/martin-marietta-strikes-13-5-billion-deal-for-limestone-supplier-3df35616
Silo season 3 is one of the best shows on television, tackling complex themes like memory loss and power struggles in a masterful way. The penultimate run introduces two timelines, continuing Juliette’s (Rebecca Ferguson) story while exploring new characters and plotlines. With a strong ensemble cast, including Ashley Zukerman as congressman Daniel and Jessica Henwick … Read more
The latest superhero film to crash and burn is Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie and produced by James Gunn. Despite having a talented young actress in Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, the movie falls flat due to poor writing, tone, and lack of context. James Gunn’s decision to choose an acoustic guitar song like “The … Read more
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In a surprising turn, many developing countries are adopting liberalization and privatization policies, mirroring those of Western nations that are embracing nationalism and protectionism. This shift could lead to increased economic growth and development in these emerging markets. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/28/developing-economies-embrace-liberalization-west-retreats
President Donald Trump has been distracted from other crises by talking about his renovation projects. He recently posted a long message on Truth Social about problems with his Reflecting Pool at the White House. Trump said that vandals (people who vandalize things) had damaged the pool and made it look bad. To fix this, he … Read more
In 1900, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop founded a group of Catholic Dominican sisters with a mission to help those in need. Today, their organization, The Servants of Relief for Incurable Cancer, continues its work from the Rosary Hill Home in New York, providing care to terminally ill individuals, including the poor. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/28