A recent survey shows that most U. S. adults feel that rich and influential folks rarely face punishment for wrongdoing. The poll, run over four days, asked whether a statement about the Epstein files—documents linking him to top politicians, bankers and academics—matched respondents’ views. Nearly
Bitcoin’s safety is built on a type of math called ECDSA that current computers cannot crack. Some experts think that once powerful quantum machines exist, they could pull private keys from public ones once those public keys appear on the blockchain. If that happens, any coin whose public key is alr
The conversation starts with the idea that technology deals can pose hidden threats to national safety. It then explains how a new book tackles the maze of U. S. rules that guard against such risks. The author, who runs a cyber‑strategy firm in Washington, D. C. , argues that the growing list of reg
A new German invention has pushed the limits of gas turbines. Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology built a compressorless turbine that ran for 303 seconds—longer than NASA’s previous record of 250 seconds. Unlike conventional turbines, which waste half their energy compressing air,
The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, a local landmark that has hosted music, comedy and community events for 15 years, is set to close permanently after a dispute over unpaid amusement taxes. The venue’s owner announced the shutdown on Facebook, blaming the city for refusing to renew essential health
The Gabonese government has halted access to several online platforms, saying that certain posts could harm the nation’s unity and safety. The decision was announced by the country’s communication regulator, which did not list specific sites that were affected. In practice, users in Gabon found Meta
The American Association for the Advancement of Science gathered in Phoenix from Feb. 12-14 to share research and ideas. When attendees entered, registration badges listed gender pronouns like they/them and xe/xem, sparking debate over their relevance to science. The opening ceremony mixed a N
A man named Travis Bonn was caught on video using a hateful slur against a Black woman while riding his bike. The incident happened near a fast‑food spot on 44th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The woman was just getting out of her car after work and was waiting to enter a one‑way street. She s
Winchester is a small town in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley that offers a peaceful place for people who want to retire without the bustle of big cities. The community is famous for its apple orchards and its deep history that stretches back to the 1700s. It was named one of the best retirement
The Ghanaian government just cleared 10 billion cedis, about $910 million, in interest payments under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. This marks the sixth time the country has made a coupon payment since it started restructuring its debts in 2022. The ministry said the move is meant to calm
