A Dutch company has just received a special permit to offer Bitcoin services across Europe. This permit is under a new set of rules called MiCA. These rules are designed to make crypto services safer and more reliable. The company, Blockrise, can now offer services like keeping Bitcoin safe, trading it, and managing Bitcoin investments. They can do this in any Europ...
Motorola, once famous for its stylish RAZR phones, has made a big change. The company is now known for making radios and tech for emergency workers. This shift happened after Motorola sold its phone business in 2011. Now, Motorola focuses on things like body cameras and license-plate scanners. The RAZR phone was a huge deal in the 2000s. It was popular with celebrit...
Erin Truex, the leader of Beverly Main Streets, has announced her departure at the end of the year. She shared her thoughts with the community, expressing gratitude and pride in the work accomplished together. Truex took on the role in early 2024 and has since driven significant revenue for local artists, advanced the Downtown 2030 initiative, and fostered a strong b...
Suicide prevention often focuses on obvious signs like depression or past attempts. But new research shows that half of people who die by suicide don't show these typical warning signs. This means many at-risk individuals might be overlooked. Researchers studied genetic data from over 2, 700 people who died by suicide. They found that those without prior signs had f...
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scene in the U. S. is booming, with big names like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna leading the pack. These companies are teaming up with major retailers to offer flexible payment plans, making BNPL a go-to choice for many shoppers, especially younger ones. The market is expected to grow by 12. 2% in 2025, reaching $122. 26 billion, and it's...
Older adults are increasingly becoming targets of cyber threats. To combat this, a new online training program has been introduced. This program focuses on teaching seniors how to protect themselves from various online dangers. The training is designed for seniors living in the Atlanta area, but it's open to anyone who wants to participate. Participants start by pro...
In Ontario, Canada, a concerning trend has been observed with carbapenemase-producing Enterobacter (CP-Ent) bacteria. These superbugs are becoming more common. They are the third most prevalent type of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae globally. What makes them particularly troublesome is their high strain diversity. Researchers looked into the spread of CP...
Investors are optimistic about European stocks, expecting them to rise by about 11% in 2026. This optimism is driven by a mix of factors, including a stronger economy and lower stock prices compared to the U. S. If the tech bubble bursts, European stocks are likely to handle the fallout better than their U. S. counterparts. This year, European stocks have already se...
The sun, our home star, never fails to surprise. Recently, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter mission captured a stunning sight: a dark, arching structure of plasma, known as a solar prominence, rising from the sun's edge. This isn't just any old space photo; it's a rare glimpse into the sun's magnetic ballet. So, what's going on here? This dark plasma is coo...
In 2023, scientists found that Io, a moon of Jupiter, might have tiny life forms hiding in its underground tunnels. This moon is known for its extreme conditions, with hundreds of active volcanoes and surface temperatures that can melt lead. Despite these harsh conditions, researchers believe that life could exist in the protected areas beneath the surface, where hea...