The coffee chain in South Korea faced a sharp backlash after it ran a promotion that many saw as disrespectful to the Gwangju Uprising, an event where thousands of students were violently suppressed in 1980. In the wake of public outrage, the head of the retailer that owns Starbucks in Korea issu
The way we think about cancer has changed. Doctors now know that who you are and how you live can shape the disease in ways that were once ignored. Sex—defined by chromosomes, hormones and body parts—has a direct impact on how tumors grow, how the immune system fights them, and how patients feel aft
The way scientists amplify DNA for tests depends heavily on the enzyme they pick. Thermostable DNA polymerases are used in PCR to copy DNA accurately, but mistakes can sneak in. These errors matter when scientists look for tiny changes, like a single mutation in a patient’s sample or the DNA of a mi
Ferrari has just introduced its first fully electric car, named Luce. This five-seater marks a huge shift for the brand, which has always been known for its powerful gas engines and iconic roars. The move comes at a time when many luxury car brands are struggling to meet their electric vehicle promi
Indonesia has taken a firm stand against online prediction markets, specifically targeting Polymarket, which lets users bet on events like elections and sports using cryptocurrency. The government argues that these platforms operate like online gambling, which is illegal in the country. Instead of f
SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha
A quiet Thursday night, auction houses set the stage for a big win. The spotlight fell on a famous Jackson Pollock piece, and buyers hurried to place their bids. In just seven minutes the painting sold for $181. 2 million, smashing its previous record. But that was only the beginning. Across the sa
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is on the brink of taking a larger role in regulating the U. S. crypto market, thanks to the CLARITY Act that would shift spot‑market supervision from the Securities and Exchange Commission. But before Congress can hand over this responsibility, the ag
The buzz around crypto has shifted from Bitcoin prices and new ETFs to what happens in Washington, D. C. A recent post by a crypto influencer mentioned that the White House is pushing the CLARITY Act past July 4, hoping to clear up legal confusion and attract huge sums of money into digital assets.
Cryptocurrency commentator Martini Guy posted CZ’s remarks as breaking news, saying “No need to panic, Bitcoin will never die! ” but the comment was not new. CZ had already made a similar statement in February 2025 and later clarified it with a laughing emoji. CZ, worth about $110 billion, is a w
