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Starlink Services to Remain Free in Hurricane-Affected Areas for the Rest of 2024

Oct 15, 2024 19:37 pm UTC| Science Technology

Elon Musk announced that Starlink services will remain free in regions affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton for the remainder of 2024. This decision follows Starlinks critical role in providing communication support...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu's New Partnership Ignites 517% Whale Activity Surge in a Massive $58M SHIB Move

Oct 15, 2024 19:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu (SHIB) whale transactions exploded by 517%, with over $58 million moved after SHIB revealed a groundbreaking AI-powered partnership with Mass Finance, set to transform its financial ecosystem. Whale Activity...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump and Harris Politics, Declares BlackRock's Fink

Oct 15, 2024 18:53 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes Bitcoins future remains strong and independent of political figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. He emphasizes that Bitcoin, as its own asset class, transcends global politics and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Google Eyes Crypto Mining Shake-Up with Nuclear Power Plan

Oct 15, 2024 18:16 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a bold move, Google is collaborating with Kairos Power to bring small modular reactors (SMRs) online by 2030. This could revolutionize the crypto-mining industry by offering a cleaner and more cost-effective energy...

NVIDIA Beats Domestic Rivals as China Faces Tough AI Chip Choices Amid US Sanctions

Oct 15, 2024 16:07 pm UTC| Technology Business

Chinas AI sector faces a dilemma between relying on NVIDIAs powerful chips or transitioning to domestic alternatives. A new report highlights the limitations of Chinas AI hardware and suggests sticking with NVIDIA for...

Apple Drops iPad Mini Bombshell: A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence—Here’s What You Need to Know

Oct 15, 2024 13:47 pm UTC| Technology Business

Apple has rolled out its newest iPad mini, featuring the powerful A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence. The revamped tablet delivers up to 30% faster CPU performance and includes exciting new features like gesture controls...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cardi B’s $WAP Coin Faces UAE Fraud Probe—Could This Be Crypto’s Biggest Pump-and-Dump?

Oct 15, 2024 13:16 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

UAE regulators are investigating Cardi Bs $WAP coin for alleged fraud and a possible pump-and-dump scheme, raising serious concerns about celebrity-backed cryptocurrencies. Cardi Bs Promotion of $WAP Triggers UAE...

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Economy

Trump Delays Tariffs on Critical Minerals, Seeks Global Supply Deals to Protect U.S. Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided, for now, not to impose tariffs on rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals, choosing instead to pursue international negotiations aimed at securing stable supplies. The...

U.S. Oil Prices Slide After Trump Comments Ease Iran Supply Fears

U.S. oil prices declined sharply in early Asian trading on Thursday, falling by more than $1 per barrel as easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran reduced market fears of supply disruptions. The pullback came after...

Japan Firms Warn Economic Risks as China Ties Fray and BOJ Tightens Policy

More than two-thirds of Japanese companies believe the domestic economy will suffer as relations with China continue to deteriorate, according to a recent Reuters survey conducted by Nikkei Research. Nearly half of the...

Chevron Set to Expand Venezuela Operations as U.S. Signals Shift on Oil Sanctions

Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license from the U.S. government this week, a move that could significantly increase oil production and exports from the South American nation, according to multiple oil...

Japan Wholesale Inflation Slows as Fuel Costs Fall, BOJ Data Shows

Japans wholesale inflation growth eased toward the end of the year, signaling that falling fuel and crude oil prices are beginning to reduce cost pressures for businesses, according to the latest data released by the Bank...

Politics

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting $80 Million in Minnesota SNAP Funding

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding roughly $80 million in federal funding used to administer Minnesotas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly...

U.S. Schools Set to Bring Back Whole Milk After 15-Year Ban

U.S. children may soon see whole milk return to school cafeterias for the first time in nearly 15 years after President Donald Trump signed new legislation allowing schools to serve whole and reduced-fat milk alongside...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Prevent Long Island Rail Road Strike Affecting 300,000 Daily Commuters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing a second emergency board aimed at preventing a potential work stoppage at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), a critical transportation system...

U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized the importance of clear and well-communicated monetary policy during a recent meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, as concerns grow over sharp...

U.S. Justice Department Sues to Block California Oil and Gas Buffer Zone Law

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a California law that requires oil and gas drilling operations to maintain significant buffer zones from schools, homes, hospitals, and other community...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

TSMC Set to Post Record Q4 Profit as AI Chip Demand Accelerates

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker and a critical supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is expected to deliver a record-breaking fourth-quarter profit, driven by surging global...

U.S. Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China

U.S. lawmakers and former national security officials are voicing strong concerns over President Donald Trumps decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, warning...

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Activities

Title: Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the chief executive officer of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, accusing him of involvement in illegal business operations and recruitment...

Zhipu AI Launches GLM-Image Model Trained on Huawei Chips, Boosting China’s AI Self-Reliance Drive

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI has unveiled a new open-source image generation model, marking a significant milestone in Chinas push for technological self-reliance. The model, called GLM-Image, was...

Trump Administration Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China Under New Export Rules

The Trump administration has officially approved the sale of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a major shift in U.S. export policy and reigniting debate over national security and global AI...