The crypto industry's spending on the elections is paying off
The spending spree on Tuesday saw a series of victories for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.
It is becoming increasingly clear how Ukraine's first attack on North Korean forces failed
Ukrainian forces have attacked North Korean forces in Russia's Kursk region, marking a new phase in the war. A Ukrainian official said the troops were… Read More »It is becoming increasingly clear how Ukraine's first attack on North Korean forces failed
Donald Trump is not the only agent of chaos
Eight years ago, the US election results in November deeply shocked the small staff at Backchannel, the tech publication I led. The morning after, an… Read More »Donald Trump is not the only agent of chaos
4 sneaky car dealer scams that could be illegal by 2025
Buying a car can feel like walking through a minefield of shady sales techniques. You need to protect yourself against a number of deceptive dealerships… Read More »4 sneaky car dealer scams that could be illegal by 2025
One of the largest cruise ships in the world is being built in Finland
The 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction at a Finnish shipyard. We… Read More »One of the largest cruise ships in the world is being built in Finland
Notepad.exe, now an actively maintained app, has received the inevitable AI update
One of the decades-old Windows apps that received renewed attention from Microsoft during the Windows 11 era is Notepad, the default built-in text editor that… Read More »Notepad.exe, now an actively maintained app, has received the inevitable AI update
TSMC will suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday, FT reports
(Reuters) -Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has notified Chinese chip design firms that it will suspend production of their advanced AI chips from Monday, the Financial… Read More »TSMC will suspend production of advanced AI chips for China from Monday, FT reports
China unveils $1.4 trillion plan to bail out local governments
The support package came after smaller measures were announced to boost growth. Economists said the crisis was not big enough to tackle China's sluggish economy.
Lawsuit against Meta over Section 230, Tech Shield Act, is dismissed
A professor has preemptively filed a lawsuit to release software that allows users to automatically unfollow anyone in their Facebook feed.
Trump makes first cabinet choice, watches Putin speak
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election victory as he signaled his intention to ditch the outgoing… Read More »Trump makes first cabinet choice, watches Putin speak
Mark Zuckerberg's midlife crisis explained
Is Mark Zuckerberg's style transformation just a matter of a change in personal taste? Or is the infamous tech mogul trying to tell us something… Read More »Mark Zuckerberg's midlife crisis explained
After decades, the FDA is finally taking action to remove ineffective decongestants from the shelves
In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of phasing out oral doses of a commonly available over-the-counter… Read More »After decades, the FDA is finally taking action to remove ineffective decongestants from the shelves
Texas A&M regents overrule faculty and eliminate 52 'low-productivity' programs, including LGBTQ+ studies minor
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously ordered its flagship university to disband an LGBTQ+ studies minor, months after conservative lawmakers… Read More »Texas A&M regents overrule faculty and eliminate 52 'low-productivity' programs, including LGBTQ+ studies minor
Jim Hoagland, leading world affairs journalist, dies at 84
A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he was a reporter, editor and columnist for The Washington Post, known for his profound reporting.
Boeing will pay back laid-off employees and continue with job cuts
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Thursday that workers fired by factory workers during a seven-week strike would be… Read More »Boeing will pay back laid-off employees and continue with job cuts
