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Dec 17 2024CRYPTO

Easy Crypto Payments: Remote and USDC Team Up

Remote, a company that helps hire and manage contractors worldwide, is introducing a new way to pay. U. S. companies can now pay their contractors in stablecoins in 69 countries. The company has partnered with Stripe for this feature and is starting with USDC, a popular stablecoin managed by Circle.

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Crypto Romance Scam Busted: 792 Arrested in Nigeria

In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria's anti-corruption agency made a massive bust. They arrested 792 people in Lagos, Nigeria's business hub. These suspects were running a high-tech scam from a posh building called Big Leaf. The scam involved romancing people online, often through apps like Whats

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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Strange Drones Spotted Above US Base in Germany

In recent weeks, something unusual has been happening above a U. S. military base and other spots in Germany. Unknown drones have been spotted flying over the Ramstein Air Base, as well as the companies Rheinmetall and BASF. The drones appeared in the evening of December 3 and 4, causing some concer

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Unanswered Questions: Lawmakers Criticize Feds' Drone Response

Lawmakers from both political parties are voicing concerns about how the federal government is handling mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. On Sunday, they highlighted gaps in the response and called for more transparency. Officials have confirmed drone activity but insist there's no securi

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Drone Detectors in NY & NJ: Senator Schumer's New Plan

New York senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for special drone-detection technology to be used in both New York and New Jersey. He's urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, to take action amid recent drone sightings that have captured people's attention and cause

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Canada's Assisted Dying: A Look at 2023 Stats

In 2023, Canada saw the highest number of medically-assisted deaths, making up about 1 in 20 of the country's overall deaths, according to a government report. This process, called MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying), allowed eligible Canadians to get help in ending their lives. Who qualifies for MA

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Ukraine's Tech Education: What's Next?

Ukraine is in the middle of a big update to its IT education system. Why? Partly because it promised some changes when it agreed to the EU-Ukraine deal. A fresh study took a close look at how well Ukraine’s higher IT education is doing compared to the rest of the world. It compared the list of IT to

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Chinese Businessman Linked to Prince Andrew Banned from UK

A Chinese businessman with ties to Prince Andrew was recently banned from entering the UK due to national security concerns. Officials worried that this man, who had become close to Prince Andrew, could use his influence for political interference by the Chinese government. The businessman, whose n

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Alaska Airlines’ International Cargo Expansion: A New Profit Frontier

Alaska Airlines has set its sights on the international cargo market, announcing plans to redeploy Hawaiian Airlines' widebody jets for nonstop routes from Seattle to Asia and Anchorage, Alaska. This strategic move, following the recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to boost the company's carg

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