Recent hurricanes have caused over $200 billion in damage
The most recent major hurricanes to hit the U.S. left hundreds of people dead and caused billions of dollars worth of damage. HURRICANE BERYL – 2024 Hurricane Beryl was the…
CBD shows promise as pesticide for mosquitoes
Mosquito larvae die after consuming hemp leaves because they react strongly to the cannabidiol in the foliage. The discovery might lead to the development of a new pesticide to control…
Stock Markets Today: US markets cool from records
U.S. markets were less sunny at close on Friday than in Asia, where stocks continued to rally on economic stimulus measures out of Beijing amid news that Japan’s former Defense…
Experts warn EV owners of fire risk from Hurrican Helene
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare…
SEC files 'settled charges' against Mango Markets operators
In 2022, Mango Markets suffered a high-profile exploit perpetrated by Avraham Eisenberg, which drained the platform of $100 million. Source link
Bitcoin soars past $66,000 as August inflation rate comes in lower-than-expected
Bitcoin climbed more than 2% to end the week, reaching $66,000 on Friday. This rise comes as positive inflation data fuels optimism amongst investors, and as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds…
‘Frenzy,’ ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Star Barbara Leigh-Hunt Dead at 88
Barbara Leigh-Hunt, a legendary actress of the stage and screen, has died ... her family has confirmed. The British star, who was best known for appearing in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972…
The future of driving sounds ordinary—and that’s a good thing
If you’ve ever experienced the strange silence of an electric vehicle passing by, you know that EVs don’t make much noise—or at least, they don’t have to. They don’t have…
Sam Altman denies plan to give him equity in for-profit OpenAI
OpenAI may be changing to a for-profit company, but according to CEO Sam Altman, that doesn’t mean he’s about to strike it rich. Altman told OpenAI employees in an all-hands…
Chappell Roan drops out of upcoming festival to prioritize health
On the heels of blasting the “abuse and harassment” accompanying fame to her 3.4 million TikTok followers—prompting ridicule and pushback—pop music sensation Chappell Roan has pulled out of a major…
