Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leaders of the new Department of Government Efficiency, have proposed requiring federal employees to work from the office five days a week as part of their efforts to overhaul the civil service. In an opinion column published in The Wall Street Journal, they argued that taxpayers should not pay federal … Read more
The US government has formally proposed a partial breakup of Google, urging a federal judge to force a sale of the company’s Chrome web browser after a landmark ruling found that Google had violated US antitrust law with its search business. The request by the Justice Department and a group of states opens the door … Read more
Susan Smith’s latest parole bid has been denied, with the South Carolina parole board unanimously deciding she should remain in prison. The decision comes 30 years after Smith killed her two young sons by rolling their car into a lake while they were strapped in their seats. Smith, 53, appeared before the board via video … Read more
Germany’s coalition government collapsed on November 6, leading to a three-month delay before the country will go to the polls in an election that is likely to be overshadowed by global tensions. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a vote of confidence will take place on December 16, with a snap poll expected on February 23. … Read more
Germany’s business model is breaking down due to growing fears of deindustrialisation. The southern German state of Baden-Württemberg, home to major companies like Bosch and Mercedes, is feeling the strain. Finance Minister Danyal Bayaz warns that Germany has squandered its “globalisation dividend” over the past 15 years by underfunding public infrastructure. The country’s economic woes … Read more
A security guard, Sebastian Emil Gaston, 36, has been arrested and charged with murder after the stabbing death of a homeless man near Reed Park in Santa Monica. According to police, Gaston admitted to the crime during his interrogation, as well as a prior assault in July. The victim, who was in his 30s, died … Read more
Hathor Network has introduced Nano Contracts, a smart contract platform designed to simplify development, improve security, and enhance scalability. This move aims to address the pressing challenges in the DeFi space, including technical complexity, scalability issues, and security risks. Nano Contracts utilizes Python, a widely accessible programming language, to reduce technical barriers and coding risks. … Read more
A document prepared by federal investigators has bolstered claims made by women who say they were paid for sex by Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general. The document shows a web of payments among Gaetz and dozens of associates involved in drug-fueled sex parties between 2017 and 2020. Two women who … Read more
Apple has released major security updates for its macOS and iOS systems in response to two actively exploited vulnerabilities. The updates, which address CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309, are available now. The vulnerabilities, identified by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on Intel-based Mac systems through maliciously crafted web content. Apple urges users … Read more
Bitcoin futures have surpassed the $100,000 price mark on Deribit, with contracts expiring in March and June trading at premium prices. The futures contract for March 28 expired at $101,992, representing a 5% increase over the global average spot price of $97,200. This surge reflects expectations that the spot price will exceed $100,000 by the … Read more