In the UK, police forces are set to use face-scanning tech more widely to catch lawbreakers. This tech is already in action in London, leading to over a thousand arrests in just two years. It's helped nab rapists, abusers, and violent criminals, plus over a hundred sex offenders who broke their rule
Coffee lovers often ponder the environmental impact of their favorite brew. While coffee isn't the worst offender when it comes to climate change, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts estimate that producing a kilogram of roasted coffee can release over 40 kilograms of carbon di
The finance world is changing. A big company, BlackRock, is now saying that tokenization could bring together old-school finance and new crypto ideas. BlackRock's boss and another top leader wrote about this. They think tokenization won't replace the old system soon. But it could help mix the two w
The U. S. financial watchdog, the SEC, has put a pause on reviewing new leveraged ETF applications. This includes those for crypto ETFs. They sent letters to nine companies, including ProShares, which already has some leveraged crypto ETFs out there. The SEC's main concern? These funds aim to give
The United Kingdom is stepping up its fight against sugar. They are adding more drinks to their sugar tax. This tax now includes sweetened milk drinks, like flavored milks and milkshakes. It also covers milk alternatives with added sugar, yogurt drinks, and some coffee drinks. Companies have until J
A group called Building America's Future (BAF) wants the U. S. to have one clear rule for AI. They say this will help the country stay ahead of China. Right now, different states have different rules. BAF thinks this is messy and could slow down progress. They started a new ad campaign to push for
In a recent move, House Republicans have put together a detailed report. It talks about how banks are being pushed to cut ties with crypto companies. They call this "Operation Choke Point 2. 0. " The report is 50 pages long. It talks about how regulators are using pressure tactics. These tactics are
The world of cryptocurrency took a tumble recently. Bitcoin, the most popular digital currency, dropped below $85, 000 for a short time. This isn't just a small dip. It's part of a bigger trend that's been going on for almost two months. Other tech companies also saw their values drop, which might b
The U. S. government has stepped into a legal battle involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The Trump administration is supporting Bayer's attempt to limit thousands of lawsuits claiming that Roundup causes cancer. The government argues that federal law should take precedence over stat
Crypto exchanges face a tough challenge. They must follow global rules while keeping things easy for regular traders. Toobit, a major exchange, is trying to find a middle ground. It serves over 4 million users and handles more than $30 billion in trades daily. The company's CEO, Ray Lee, says Toobit
