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project-syndicate.orgworld5 days ago
Credit Rating Rules Limit Financing for African Clean Energy Projects
Billions pledged for renewable energy across Africa have not produced many projects due to high financing costs tied to sovereign credit ratings. Only two of 54 African countries hold investment-grade ratings, raising borrowing costs for otherwise viable projects.
dailykos.comworld11 days ago
Study Finds Humans Turn Left and Move Anticlockwise in Controlled Tests
Japanese and Spanish researchers tracked participants in enclosures and playgrounds and recorded a consistent leftward turning preference in 32 of 33 trials.
ABC Newspolitics5 days agoUpdated
Iran says Strait of Hormuz remains closed; Trump claims otherwise
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is still closed despite President Trump's claims.
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claimsjournal.compolitics12 days agoSourced
Congress Passes Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
President Trump signed Public Law 119-64, enacting H.R. something that extends multiple tax and administrative deadlines for taxpayers and businesses in presidentially declared disaster areas. The measure shifts filing and payment dates that would otherwise fall in coming months…
Euronewsbusiness21 days ago
Belgian Prosecutors Find No Grounds for Charges Against Wise Europe After AML Probe
Belgian authorities are concluding an investigation into whether Wise's European subsidiary failed to identify customers and allowed criminal use of its accounts. The company said it is cooperating but has received no specific findings.
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Wiredtechnology21 days ago
Dell and Microsoft Release New Laptops to Rival MacBook Neo
Dell introduced an XPS 13 model priced at $599 for students and $699 otherwise. Microsoft announced a 13-inch Surface Laptop for business use starting at $1,200 with an optional 8 GB RAM configuration.
Fox Newspolitics24 days ago
President says he does not care about midterms
The president stated he does not care about the midterms. Actions including attacks on Republican candidates and redistricting efforts indicate otherwise. The statement came during a period of conflict with Iran.
foxnews.comfinance26 days ago
Congressional Salaries Rank in Top 5% of U.S. Household Incomes
Congress members' base pay has not kept pace with inflation, according to statements reported by MoneyWise. Officials indicated that trading activity supplements income for some lawmakers.
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nypost.comworld29 days ago
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Describes Artemis II Crew Training and Flight
Commander Reid Wiseman discussed the selection process, family considerations, and daily operations during the Artemis II lunar mission. The interview covered training adjustments, spacecraft challenges, and emergency procedures encountered in flight.
nypost.comai31 days ago
Democrats Introduce Resolutions to End Medicare AI Pilot Program
Democratic lawmakers have introduced resolutions in the House and Senate to repeal the WISeR model, a Medicare pilot using AI for prior authorization in six states. The program runs through 2031 and pays contractors based on cost savings from denied services.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance32 days ago
WiseTech Begins Redundancies Across Multiple Countries
The logistics software company has started notifying employees of job cuts announced in February. The process affects nearly 2,000 positions out of a 7,000-person workforce.
finance.yahoo.comscience34 days ago
Dexcom CEO Discusses Future Uses for Continuous Glucose Monitors
Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer discussed potential new applications for continuous glucose monitoring technology during a conversation covered by STAT Health Tech. The newsletter also reported updates on WiSeR and Epic's market share in health technology.
bbc.co.ukworld35 days ago
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge Closed After Police Incident
The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at the Dartford Crossing was closed southbound following a police incident. National Highways diverted clockwise traffic through the east tunnel while Essex and Kent police responded.
ai38 days ago
Paramount Skydance CTO Phil Wiser to Leave Company at End of May
Phil Wiser informed colleagues Friday morning that his last day will be May 29. The planned departure comes as the company continues its tech-forward transformation under CEO David Ellison. Wiser's responsibilities will be split among four executives reporting to chief product of…
ambcrypto.comfinance38 days ago
Bitwise to Launch Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP) on May 16, 2026
Bitwise is set to begin trading of its new Hyperliquid ETF under the ticker BHYP on May 16, 2026. The fund provides direct exposure to hyperliquid:native and includes built-in staking rewards. @CoinDesk reported the development.
cointelegraph.comfinance40 days ago
Jupiter Exchange Forms Institutional Lending Partnership With Bitwise
Jupiter Exchange announced its first institutional lending partnership. Bitwise will curate an Ethena market on the Jupiter Lend platform. The development marks Jupiter's initial move into institutional crypto lending services.
Benzingafinance41 days agoUpdated
Wise Moves Primary Listing from London Stock Exchange to Nasdaq
Wise CEO Kristo Käärmann discussed the company's move to Nasdaq in a CNBC interview that aired four hours before publication on May 11, 2026. The decision comes as Hims & Hers Health shares rose ahead of its first-quarter 2026 earnings report, with the broader market showing mode…
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manilatimes.networld42 days ago
Lacson Senate Panel Releases Partial Report on Flood Control Corruption Scandal
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stated he would not shield President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if evidence directly implicates him but clarified he made no call for resignation. A YouTube video falsely claiming otherwise had reached 6,200 views by May 11, 2026. Lacson delivered a partia…
etftrends.comfinance43 days ago
SEC Extends Review Period for 24 Proposed Prediction-Market ETFs
The Securities and Exchange Commission halted the automatic effectiveness of 24 prediction markets ETFs on Tuesday, just before their 75-day window expired. Roundhill Investments, Bitwise and GraniteShares had sought to offer funds tied to elections, economic data and other real-…
naturalnews.compolitics45 days ago
Trump Border Czar Says Decision on Legal Status for Non-Criminal Illegal Immigrants Rests With President
Tom Homan, the border czar, was asked whether he supports granting legal status to millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. but otherwise law-abiding. Homan responded that discussions are ongoing and deferred to President Trump. @CBSNews reported the exchange.
theconversation.comai47 days ago
WiseTech Staff Await Job Cut Decisions Three Months After AI-Driven Layoff Announcement
The logistics software company announced in late February that it would cut 2,000 positions, nearly 30 percent of its workforce, citing advances in artificial intelligence. Staff in product development and customer service face reductions of up to 50 percent, but many remain unce…
thehindu.comfinance49 days agoUpdated
SEC Delays Approval Process for Prediction Market ETFs from Bitwise, Roundhill, GraniteShares
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed the approval of several exchange-traded funds tied to prediction markets. The ETFs, filed by Bitwise Asset Management, Roundhill Investments and GraniteShares, would enable wagers on events like elections and economic shifts…
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realclearmarkets.comtechnology52 days ago
WISeKey Posts 62% Revenue Growth in 2025; ANZ Raises Loan Loss Provisions in Half-Year Report
WISeKey International Holding Ltd announced audited financial results for 2025, showing significant revenue increases and a strong cash position. ANZ Group Holdings released its half-year 2026 results with rises in provisions and coverage ratio amid minimal crisis impact. Both re…
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Bitwise Introduces Avalanche-Tracking ETF on NYSE Targeting 5.4% Staking Yield
Bitwise has launched the Bitwise Avalanche ETF, ticker $BAVA, on the NYSE. The ETF offers investors exposure to $AVAX and provides a target staking yield of 5.4% through Bitwise's in-house staking division. @CoinDesk reported the details of the launch.
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Newsweekworld68 days ago
Artemis 2 Crew Orbits Moon, Returns Safely; NASA Adopts 'Moon Joy' Phrase from Mission Broadcast
The Artemis 2 crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, completed a mission around the moon and returned safely to Earth. The astronauts traveled to the far side of the moon and further from Earth than any previous mission. NASA responded…
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UK Fintech Firm Wise Sees Surge in Quarterly Cross-Border Volumes Ahead of Nasdaq Debut
UK-based fintech firm Wise experienced a surge in quarterly cross-border volumes. The increase occurred ahead of its Nasdaq debut. Wise operates as a UK fintech firm.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Completes Successful Crewed Journey to Moon and Back
The Artemis II mission involved four astronauts traveling 252,756 miles to the Moon and returning safely to Earth via splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, conducted a test flight of the spacecraft…
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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Shares Earth Photo After Mission Splashdown
NASA's Artemis II mission concluded with a safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday. Commander Reid Wiseman shared a photograph of Earth from space. The image represents the crew's first public statement since the mission ended.
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Artemis II Crew Proposes Naming Moon Crater for Late Wife of Commander Reid Wiseman
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission suggested naming a lunar crater after the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman. The proposal came during a recent event where the astronauts stood in front of the Orion capsule aboard an amphibious ship. This gesture honors Wiseman's p…
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OpenAI's Codex Interfaces with Adobe Lightroom to Denoise 50 Photos Without API
OpenAI's Codex AI coding service enabled batch denoising of 50 photos in Adobe Lightroom by directly interfacing with the desktop application. Peter Gostev, AI capability lead at Arena.ai, used Codex to automate the task without an official API or plugin. The process completed th…
thehindu.comworld72 days ago
NASA Artemis II Mission Concludes with Safe Splashdown of Four Astronauts After Lunar Flyby
The Artemis II crew, including NASA's Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen, completed a nine-day mission orbiting the Moon and returned to Earth with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. The mission marked the first crewed flight of…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Prepares for First Crewed Lunar Orbit in Over 50 Years
NASA's Artemis II mission, set for later this year, will mark the first crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission includes a diverse crew led by commander Reid Wiseman, with pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy…
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Captures First Photo of Earth from Moon's Far Side
The Artemis II crew achieved the farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by humans and unveiled the first photograph of Earth taken from the moon's far side. The mission, involving four astronauts led by Reid Wiseman, included a flyby of the moon. NASA named a lunar crater aft…
nasa.govworld73 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Crew Prepares for Pacific Ocean Splashdown After Lunar Flyby
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, are scheduled to return to Earth via splashdown off the San Diego coast at 8:07 p.m. ET on April 10. The mission, a 10-day cr…
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deccanchronicle.comtechnology75 days ago
Artemis II Astronauts Complete Lunar Flyby and Prepare for Earth Return
The Artemis II mission crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has finished a 10-day journey around the moon. The mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew conducted…
satellitetoday.comtechnology76 days ago
Artemis II Mission Regains Communication After Lunar Far Side Pass; Crew Names Moon Feature
The Artemis II crew re-established contact with mission control after orbiting the moon's far side. Brother of astronaut Reid Wiseman shared a reaction during a CNN interview. The crew named a newly discovered bright spot on the moon 'Carroll' in honor of Wiseman's late wife.
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NASA Administrator States Artemis II Mission to Reach Moon's Far Side Within 24 Hours
The Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, is on track to reach the far side of the moon on April 6, according to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The crew aboard the Orion spacecraft includes NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Hammock Koch, along with Canadian…
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Forbes Contributor Reports Busy Attendance at Tesla Diner on Saturday
Forbes contributor Brooke Crothers visited the Tesla Diner on Saturday and observed it was busy at times. He noted that the location appeared operational, despite reports from some blogs suggesting otherwise. The review highlights the diner's activity level in Los Angeles.
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petapixel.comfinance78 days ago
Artemis II Astronaut Captures Earth Image Revealing Atmospheric and Astronomical Features
Astronaut Reid Wiseman photographed Earth from the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission en route to the Moon. The image shows auroras, the thin atmosphere, zodiacal light, moonlight illumination, water coverage, and Venus. These features highlight Earth's environmental…
France 24technology78 days ago
NASA's Artemis II Mission Nears Lunar Flyby After Launch on April 1
The Artemis II mission, launched on April 1 with four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, has traveled over 206,000 miles from Earth and is approaching a lunar flyby on April 6. The crew, including NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canada's Je…
ecns.cnscience78 days ago
Artemis II Crew Reaches Third Day of Mission Around Moon's Far Side
The Artemis II mission crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has entered the third day of their flight path around the Moon's far side. The crew reported observations of the f…
app.buzzsumo.comscience78 days ago
Artemis II Crew Observes Far Side of Moon During Third Day of Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission crew, including astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, has reached the third day of their flight and described viewing the Moon's far side for the first time. The spacecraft, carrying three NASA astronauts and one from…
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Artemis II Astronauts Observe Lunar Far Side Midway Through Mission to Moon
NASA's Artemis II crew, including astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, has viewed the moon's far side for the first time during their 10-day mission. Launched on Wednesday aboard the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule, the astronaut…
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