Two climbers clung to a rocky cliff in New Zealand for three freezing nights after their rescue beacon activated. Heavy rain and poor visibility delayed their extraction until conditions improved. Though they used a makeshift shelter, waterlogged gear made survival difficult. One climber’s family ra
Two large investment houses have just kept their thumbs up for RoboSense, a company building sensors used in self-driving cars. Guosheng and DBS both say “Buy, ” though they don’t quite agree on the price you should pay. Guosheng’s target is HK$53; DBS sticks at HK$50. The spread shows experts still
Rumors about DJI’s next tiny filmmaking gadget have been floating around for months. Now, the company has officially dropped hints about the Osmo Pocket 4, with a big reveal just days away. Instead of hiding details, DJI chose to tease the new device on social media, giving fans a sneak peek at its
Ukraine is reaching out to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain to share its knowledge on stopping drone attacks, according to the country's president. Earlier this month, Ukraine's leader visited several Middle Eastern nations to pitch its expertise in countering drones, particularly those from Iran. During t
The weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Saturday stays cool with highs around 47°F downtown, while suburbs may climb to the upper 50s or low 60s. Light rain could pop up Saturday evening and linger into the night, making an umbrella a smart move. Sunday throws a curveball. Temperatu
A temporary pause in fighting between the U. S. and Iran has given investors fresh hope, lifting stocks sharply after weeks of sharp drops. The Dow Jones jumped over 1, 300 points in a single day this week—the biggest gain since early 2025—after leaders announced a two-week break in military action.
The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s
Lloyds Bank has decided not to challenge the UK’s car finance compensation scheme, even though they disagree with some of its rules. The bank will instead follow the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) guidelines, which require lenders to refund drivers over unfair commission deals with car dealers.
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have just given the green light to the first licences for dollar-linked digital coins tied to real money. Two big names—HSBC and a group led by Standard Chartered—are behind these new stablecoins, signalling a clear shift: traditional banks now hold the keys to crypt
Japan’s finance chief recently shared her view on private credit, a fast-growing but shadowy part of finance worth about $2 trillion worldwide. She pointed out that Japan’s own exposure isn’t large and doesn’t pose a big threat right now. Still, she’s keeping an eye on how things move, especially as
