Unrest returns to UK bond market
The Bank of England launched a bond-buying program last month to stabilize financial markets. But the plan to end the program next Friday is only… Read More »Unrest returns to UK bond market
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Ron Johnson gets old promise brutally reversed by local newspaper
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reminded Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) of his earlier pledge to serve only two terms as it urged voters to pack him… Read More »Ron Johnson gets old promise brutally reversed by local newspaper
Twitter revises permanent user ban policy
Twitter is reviewing its controversial policy around permanently banning users, potentially bringing content moderation more in line with Elon Musk’s vision of the social media… Read More »Twitter revises permanent user ban policy
New US chip sanctions ‘kneecap’ China’s tech industry
“The Biden administration believes the hype surrounding AI’s transformative potential in military applications is real,” said CSIS’s Allen. “The United States also has a pretty… Read More »New US chip sanctions ‘kneecap’ China’s tech industry
Trump supporter busted for blowing up own RV, claiming they were Biden voters
A man in the Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, claimed a fire was started outside his own home because of his support for former President Donald Trump.… Read More »Trump supporter busted for blowing up own RV, claiming they were Biden voters
Can startups significantly reduce the cost of gene sequencing?
Companies like Ultima Genomics say they have the technology that could lead to medical breakthroughs. But similar promises in the past have been watered down… Read More »Can startups significantly reduce the cost of gene sequencing?
Misinformation swirls in non-English languages ahead of midterm exams
More multilingual fact-checkers are fighting against misleading translations, manipulated images and outright lies that jump off platforms and cross borders.
Fake Joe Rogan interviews fake Steve Jobs in an AI-powered podcast
enlarge / Which Steve Jobs is the real one? Ars Technica A speech synthesis company based in Dubai published a fictional podcast interview between Joe… Read More »Fake Joe Rogan interviews fake Steve Jobs in an AI-powered podcast
‘He is on the right path’
In a Tuesday interview with CNN, President Biden spoke directly about the possibility that his son Hunter could face criminal charges over a false statement… Read More »‘He is on the right path’
These are the 100 most popular startups in Europe in 2022
A Saturday in In February 2022, the phones of European venture capitalists began to light up when WhatsApp groups exchanged sarcastic comments about a piece… Read More »These are the 100 most popular startups in Europe in 2022
Nikon Small World Microscopy Competition 2022: Meet this year’s top 10 winners
enlarge / This fascinating hand image of an embryonic Madagascar giant day gecko took first place in the annual competition. The Madagascar giant day gecko… Read More »Nikon Small World Microscopy Competition 2022: Meet this year’s top 10 winners
Biden promises ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil production stops
Angry at the kingdom’s decision to cooperate with Russia, President Biden indicated he was open to retaliation, including halting arms sales and allowing lawsuits over… Read More »Biden promises ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil production stops
Netizens flood Jackie Chan’s Weibo account after his estranged daughter is spotted in the free food line
Social media users in China drew Jackie Chan’s attention after his estranged daughter queued up for free food in Canada. Etta Ng, the 22-year-old daughter… Read More »Netizens flood Jackie Chan’s Weibo account after his estranged daughter is spotted in the free food line
DART mission successfully shifted its target’s orbit
enlarge / A recent Hubble photo shows the 10,000 km tail of debris left behind by the DART impact. On Tuesday, NASA announced that the… Read More »DART mission successfully shifted its target’s orbit
The hottest startups in London
Despite the Covid epidemic, Brexit disruption and Westminster’s never-ending political drama, the success of London’s tech scene continues unabated. According to a report by Startup… Read More »The hottest startups in London
