The Maldives has made a big move to protect its people's health. Starting last Saturday, anyone born after January 1, 2007, can't buy or use tobacco products. This means that today's teens and younger kids will never be able to legally smoke in the Maldives, no matter how old they get. This new rul
In late 2025, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are stealing the spotlight. While the broader crypto market is busy with ETFs and trading strategies, coins like Zcash are making waves. Zcash, in particular, is gaining traction thanks to wallets that prioritize privacy by default, challenging its long
Scientists have found a clever way to make solar hydrogen production more efficient. They created a special photoanode using indium oxide and selenium. This combo boosts the photoanode's ability to capture and use sunlight. The selenium in the photoanode creates tiny flaws, called oxygen vacancies.
People's money situation changes a lot as they get older. The Federal Reserve's data shows that families usually make more and own more as they reach middle age. For those between 35 and 44, this is a big time to build financial strength. Knowing how your money compares to others your age can help y
The Maldives has set a new standard in public health with a groundbreaking law. Starting November 1, anyone born after January 1, 2007, is barred from smoking, buying, or using tobacco products. This move is part of a broader effort to create a tobacco-free generation. The Ministry of Health hailed
The world is facing a tough climate crisis. The most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1. 5C, seems out of reach. Many countries have missed deadlines to set new emissions-cutting plans. However, there's a silver lining. Over $10 trillion has been invested in clean te
Coca-Cola is not backing down from its AI adventure. After last year’s AI holiday ad caused a stir, the company is diving even deeper into artificial intelligence this season. Pratik Thakar, the head of generative AI at Coca-Cola, shared his thoughts at the Brandweek 2025 event in Atlanta. He made i
In a big move, MARA Holdings and MPLX LP are teaming up to build power plants and data centers in West Texas. This isn't just any project; it's a plan to use natural gas from MPLX's plants to fuel MARA's power facilities. The goal? To start with 400 MW of electricity and maybe even grow to 1. 5 GW.
Europe's energy policies are like a big puzzle. Each piece, like climate rules or energy costs, affects the economy in different ways. For example, stricter climate rules can boost new green tech, but they can also make energy more expensive. This can slow down economic growth and raise unemployment
Stream Finance had a really bad day. A fund manager they trusted lost a huge $93 million. That's a lot of money! This mistake caused a big problem for their stablecoin, xUSD. Stablecoins are supposed to stay at $1, but xUSD dropped to just $0. 26. That's a 77% drop! Not good. Because of this, Strea
