In a big step for digital money, two companies, SBI Ripple Asia and Doppler Finance, have decided to work together. They signed a deal to explore new ways to use XRP, a type of digital currency, for earning money and turning real-world things into digital tokens. This team-up is a first for SBI Rip
A year has passed since the tragic Jeju Air crash, but the families of the victims are still searching for answers. The investigation is behind schedule, and the families are growing frustrated. The crash happened on December 29, 2024, when a Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Muan airport.
Student loan borrowers are facing a tough time. In August, the Education Department turned down over 300, 000 requests for new repayment plans. This leaves many stuck with higher monthly payments or growing interest. It's a big issue because over 42 million Americans have student loans, totaling mor
In San Diego, a silent issue is growing as more older adults find themselves aging without close family or friends nearby. These individuals, often called "elder orphans, " face unique challenges. Over 130, 000 people over 65 in the county are in this situation. The COVID-19 pandemic made things wor
Amplify ETFs has introduced two new funds that let investors bet on the companies powering blockchain technology, rather than the cryptocurrencies themselves. The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ) began trading recently. These funds invest in com
Lithuania is cracking down on crypto firms. The Bank of Lithuania has sent a clear message: get licensed or get out. By December 31, all crypto service providers must have a MiCA license. This is a big deal because many companies set up shop in Lithuania when rules were more relaxed. The MiCA licen
People are talking about how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are changing lives. These drugs do more than just help with weight. They can also shake up relationships. One couple's story shows how these drugs can cause big changes. The wife started taking Ozempic. She lost weight and fel
Environmental science often deals with messy data. Small, varied data sets make it hard to build reliable models. Traditional machine learning methods often fail here. They fit the training data too well but perform poorly in real-world tests. Enter GP-BT. It's a new method designed to tackle these
Low magnesium levels, or hypomagnesemia, might be a sneaky issue for people on peritoneal dialysis (PD) or a mix of PD and other treatments. This condition could be more common than we think, but we don't have a clear picture of how often it happens or what it means for patients. One big question is
The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race kicked off with a bang, and LawConnect, a super maxi yacht, quickly took the lead. Despite owner Christian Beck's attempts to downplay the boat's chances, LawConnect rounded the ocean mark and exited Sydney Harbour in record time. Beck even admitted he was surprised by t
