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Iceland volcano erupts for the fourth time in three months
The news report details a significant volcanic eruption in Iceland, marking the fourth eruption in recent months on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption led to a state of emergency being declared in Iceland as lava spewed from a new volcanic fissure. The eruption occurred between Stóra Skógfell and Hagafell, with live video images showing glowing […]
Binance Exec escapes detention as Nigeria Charges Binance for Tax Evasion
According to local media reports over the weekend, one of the two senior Binance executives who were in government custody has managed to escape. The incident occurred amidst escalating tensions between Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and Nigerian authorities, who have charged the exchange with tax evasion. Reports from local media outlets on Monday […]
Apple’s Presto in-box software update system: what to expect next month
Apple is gearing up to introduce a new system called ‘Presto within Apple’ across all its retail stores in the United States next month. This innovative system enables Apple Store employees to update the software of iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices without the need to open their packaging. According to Mark Gurman’s Power On […]
Apple’s AI Ambitions: Will Anthropic Power iOS 18?
The rumor mill is churning around Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update, with whispers of a significant artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul. Among the potential partners generating a buzz is Anthropic, a rising star in the AI world backed by tech giants Google and Amazon. Anthropic recently made waves with its unveiling of Claude 3, a suite […]
Pope Francis skips the traditional Palm Sunday homily during Mass
Pope Francis deviated from tradition at the outset of Holy Week on Sunday by unexpectedly forgoing his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass. According to Reuters, the pontiff stood before tens of thousands of attendees in St. Peter’s Square but opted out of delivering the homily. Nevertheless, he proceeded with the service, later embarking in […]
Ecuador youngest mayor Brigitte Garcia and her comms director shot dead in Manabi
In a tragic turn of events, Ecuador mourns the loss of its youngest mayor as Brigitte Garcia, 27, and her communications director, Jairo Loor, were discovered shot dead in a rented car along a roadside in the province of Manabi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting the gunfire originated from within the vehicle itself. Garcia, […]
Moscow Crocus Terrorist-Attack: Russia is showing no mercy
Moscow Crocus Terrorist-Attack : It’s at night. The court is in session in Russia. The terrorists have been interrogated, electrocuted; now appearing in court. They will be sent back to the interrogation building. Russia: Moscow Crocus Terrorist-Attack It's at night. The court is in session in Russia. The terrorists are now appearing in court after […]
Russia Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow leaves 115 dead, suspects detained
A violent attack on a concert in Moscow on Friday resulted in a high number of casualties. Authorities have apprehended multiple suspects believed to be involved. The assault unfolded when armed individuals stormed the Crocus City Hall venue, where a concert was underway. Videos circulating online depict gunmen firing on attendees and igniting smoke bombs. […]
SpaceX Starship launch 3; third test flight success
SpaceX Starship launch 3; third test flight success The news about SpaceX Starship launch 3 test flight highlights the significant progress made compared to previous tests, despite not achieving all test objectives. The Starship vehicle successfully lifted off on its third test flight, demonstrating advancements in its development. The mission, although not flawless, was considered […]
Bodies of 65 migrants found buried in unmarked mass grave in Libyan desert
The recent discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of at least 65 migrants in the desolate landscapes of western Libya has raised serious concerns, as expressed by the United Nations’ migration agency on Friday. The Libyan criminal investigations authority had earlier reported the finding of the grave in the Shuayrif region, located 220 […]
UN appeals for $4 billion as Syria faces growing Humanitarian Crisis
A U.N. official issued an urgent plea for increased humanitarian aid to Syria, calling the situation “one of the most deadly to civilians in the world.” Adam Abdelmoula, a U.N. representative in Syria, made the appeal shortly after the 13th anniversary of the conflict. The war has devastated the country, displacing millions and leaving essential […]
Footballer Robinho turns himself in for a 9yrs prison sentence for rape
Former soccer star Robinho surrendered himself on Thursday to commence a nine-year prison term in Brazil, more than a decade after allegations of rape were first leveled against him in Italy. Departing from his residence in the coastal city of Santos, near Sao Paulo, the 40-year-old was escorted by authorities in a black police vehicle. […]
Russia Launches Missile Attack on Kyiv after 44 days
Russia Launches Missile Attack on Kyiv, Intercepted by Ukrainian Air Defenses In the early hours of Thursday, Russia fired a barrage of 31 ballistic and cruise missiles towards Kyiv, marking the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in 44 days. Fortunately, all incoming missiles were intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, preventing significant damage. However, 13 […]
BlackRock Joins Asset Tokenization Race with New Fund on Ethereum Network
BlackRock (BLK), a leading asset management firm, has officially launched its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network. Introduced as the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, it is represented by the blockchain-based BUIDL token. This token is fully backed by cash, U.S. Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements, ensuring stability and security for investors. Yield […]
Indonesian Defense Minister with Controversial Past Wins in Presidential Election
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto emerged as the winner of the recent presidential election in Indonesia, securing 58.6% of the votes. His victory was declared over two former governors, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, who have expressed intentions to contest the outcome due to alleged irregularities. Subianto, who has faced accusations of past abuses under […]
Greek police officer busted on duty with 225 pounds of marijuana
A police officer on patrol duty in northwestern Greece was arrested on drugs charges Friday for allegedly using his service car to smuggle marijuana, authorities said. The suspect was detained in the port town of Igoumenitsa following a road chase, together with an Albanian man found to be riding in the unmarked police vehicle. A […]
Government wants flying taxis to take off by 2026
The first flying taxi could take off in the UK by 2026 and become a regular sight in our skies two years later, if a government announcement goes to plan. The Future of Flight action plan, developed with the aerospace industry, also says drones and other flying vehicles will become more autonomous. It predicts that […]
Fidelity’s Bitcoin Fund Becomes Fifth Most Popular of All ETFs in 2024
Fidelity Bitcoin is the No.1 fund based on 2024 inflows is Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which has attracted over $24 billion from investors. IBIT is in third place with $12.5 billion, behind the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), which has seen just over $15 billion of inflows this year. Source: coindesk
Larry Kudlow Begs Kevin O’Leary to Loan Trump $464 Million Bond
Fox Business Network host Larry Kudlow asked Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary point-blank on Tuesday if he’d loan Donald Trump nearly a half-billion dollars in order to appeal the ex-president’s New York bank fraud case, saying it would “protect America’s name.” O’Leary essentially ignored Kudlow’s plea, despite saying hours earlier that the penalty against Trump […]
Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Eric Varadkar to resign
Leo Eric Varadkar announced on Wednesday that he is soon resigning as prime minister of Ireland. At a press conference, Varadkar said he is resigning as president of the Fine Gael Party effective on Wednesday. He said he will also step down from the prime minister role, known as Taoiseach, once a new leader is […]