Bitcoin’s image as a nonstop barometer for global risk has been shaken. When the U. S. announced airstrikes on Iran, the price plunged sharply, only to wobble wildly before climbing again. By Monday it was trading above the pre‑attack level, leaving no clear sign of lasting panic or a mass sel
The study shows that teaching older patients with cancer in radiation therapy is still a weak spot, even though the number of elderly patients keeps growing. To fix this gap, researchers first asked experienced teachers from eight countries about what works and what stops good learning. They t
Arri, a long‑time name in movie cameras and lights, has joined forces with Honor, the phone maker behind the soon‑to‑arrive Robot Phone. The deal lets Arri’s image science work inside Honor devices, giving mobile users a taste of cinema‑grade picture quality. The partnership shows how film technolo
George Washington University has sold its Ashburn, Virginia campus to a buyer whose name remains private. The sale was announced by the university’s president in a letter that highlighted the deal as “very favorable. ” Because of a confidentiality clause, no details about the price or other condi
The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t
A new chapter is opening for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as its planetarium, renamed after a generous donor, will welcome students and the public again in fall 2026. After almost twenty years of silence, the venue is being upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art projection and sound. The
The South Korean government is stepping up its game after a series of mishaps with seized digital money. Last week, police in Seoul lost 22 bitcoins that they had taken from criminals. The loss happened because the officers handed control to a third‑party firm and did not keep the private keys.
The city of Stamford will discuss its next year’s budget on March 5th. A joint session brings together the Board of Finance and the Fiscal Committee. The meeting will happen online through Microsoft Teams at 6 p. m. , so people can join from anywhere. Mayor Caroline Simmons will explain the m
Canada and India have just inked a series of agreements that could shape their economies for years. The talks, held after Canadian leader Mark Carney visited Delhi, resulted in a ten‑year nuclear energy contract and plans to push bilateral trade to $50 billion within five years. The leaders frame
The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX‑Prestige with all‑wheel drive targets buyers who value a stylish, tech‑rich compact SUV more than rugged off‑road use. It sits near the top of Kia’s Sportage Hybrid range, offering a host of luxury touches and a strong hybrid powertrain while leaving a few compromises
