Imagine zipping through the skies like a bird, without needing years of flight training. This dream has become reality with eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles, which are gaining popularity among private buyers and even military personnel. The latest prototype from Pivotal, name
Imagine if you had to choose between helping people get medicine and keeping a roof over their heads. That's essentially what Proposition 34 is asking California voters to do this November. At first glance, it seems like the proposition is all about controlling how healthcare providers spend money.
You might be surprised to hear that a plan to keep AI safe just got stopped in its tracks. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill from Senator Scott Wiener (D) that was designed to prevent dangerous incidents involving powerful AI systems. The governor felt the rules weren't clear enough for
As the U.S. presidential election nears, there's a buzz in the crypto industry about potential regulatory changes. Shan Aggarwal, from Coinbase Ventures, shared his thoughts at Messari’s Mainnet conference in New York City. "We’re really hoping for better regulations," he said, indicating that the c
Starling Bank, a digital bank backed by Goldman Sachs and once considered one of the UK's most promising startups, has recently been fined £29 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The fine was imposed due to the bank's failure in preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and
In cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, the number of recovered ghost guns has significantly declined due to local lawsuits against manufacturers. Adam Garber, executive director of CeaseFirePA in Philadelphia, where a mass shooting was carried out with an AR-15-style ghost gun, attr
Another sad day on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. A boat capsized, taking at least 50 lives with it. The vessel was packed with people – 278 to be exact. That's a lot of weight for any boat to handle safely. What caused this disaster? Let's take a closer look. First off, rules are made to keep us safe
Imagine trying to play a game you've never heard of before, without knowing the rules. That's how many gamers feel about gaming tokens and blockchain technology. They see the potential, but understanding how it all works is like learning a new language. This accessibility issue is one of the biggest
Imagine being able to see into someone's life just by glancing at them. This isn’t science fiction, it’s a chilling reality demonstrated by two Harvard engineering students. They created a program called "I-Xray" that, when combined with public facial recognition databases, allows Meta’s smart glass
Starting October 6th, New Yorkers will have to compost their food scraps at home. Fines for non-compliance begin in April next year. Supporters say this will tackle the city's rat problem and help fight climate change. But is it worth the effort? Our recycling program is already struggling, and the
