Gas prices in California shot up by over a dollar since the Iran conflict began, squeezing family budgets. Instead of focusing on solutions that could ease the pain at the pump, the oil industry is pushing for more drilling permits, tax breaks, and cuts to environmental programs. Their argument is s
A startup called Fun just bagged $72 million to help regular apps handle digital cash and crypto. The money came from big names like Multicoin Capital and SignalFire, plus some smaller investors. Fun’s boss, Fine, won’t say how much the company is worth now. Fun already raised $3. 9 million back in
Many people still find cryptocurrencies tricky to use. Switching between wallets, checking transaction fees, and keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming. A new platform called Crypto Office aims to solve these problems by offering a single place to store, send, and trade digital coins. Th
Big investors are slowly but surely putting more money into Bitcoin through new exchange-traded funds, making it easier for regular and institutional players to join the market. Unlike past hype cycles, this time the growth is steady rather than explosive. Major firms like Morgan Stanley and top U.
A little-known company called Shuttle just teamed up with a Dogecoin-focused miner called United Dogecoin. Together, they’re making a big move to go public through a special merger. The deal includes $11 million in fresh funding to help United Dogecoin grow faster than private miners usually do. Th
Doctors have noticed something worrying in recent years. More younger adults are dying from cancers in the lower digestive system. The rise is especially sharp in people under 50. This group now faces three times the risk compared to past decades. The trend contradicts earlier assumptions that these
Researchers have spent years chasing a cure for Alzheimer’s, focusing on how proteins called amyloid clump together in the brain. Back in the 1990s, scientists, including one leading expert, realized that these clumps might harm brain cells and trigger inflammation. At first, they thought fixing thi
For years, wearable tech focused mostly on steps and heart rate. Now a popular smart ring is changing the game by adding hormone tracking to its list of features. Two big updates—one for birth control users and another for those going through menopause—are rolling out soon. The goal? To help people
The Valiant Lady isn’t your typical cruise ship. With 1, 408 cabins spread across 17 decks, it packs plenty of space into its 912-foot frame. A mid-tier balcony cabin—just 225 square feet but cleverly designed—showed how small areas can feel spacious with smart storage and a private hammock. The shi
Therapists today face a tough call when it comes to using video games to help patients. Some see them as a fresh tool to reduce stress or teach coping skills. Others worry games might do more harm than good, especially if players get too caught up. This mixed reaction makes it hard for new game-base
