The European Central Bank (ECB) is designing the digital euro to be one of the most private electronic payment options available, with plans for a rollout by 2025. Despite strong privacy assurances, concerns persist about whether the ECB can truly prevent government surveillance. While the digital euro aims to minimize
A new study has uncovered which electric vehicles (EVs) are involved in the most fatal crashes. The Lucid Air tops the list with the highest crash rate despite its low sales, while the Tesla Model 3, although having the most fatal accidents, has a relatively lower crash rate due to
Tomas Taraba, Slovakia’s deputy prime minister, has decided not to attend the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. He made this announcement after being upset by the opening ceremony. The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last
Delta Air Lines faced a colossal $500 million hit due to a major IT outage earlier this month that stranded thousands of passengers. The outage, caused by a flawed software update from CrowdStrike, led to the cancellation of over 4,000 flights and massive daily costs for compensation and hotels. The
Scientists have made a jaw-dropping discovery that could bring woolly mammoths back from the dead—or at least get us one step closer. They’ve uncovered a massive, 52,000-year-old chromosome from a well-preserved mammoth fossil in Siberia, offering an unprecedented look at the ancient beast’s DNA. This massive genetic find, which is
At Padaro Beach in California, a new high-tech project called SharkEye is using drones and artificial intelligence to keep beachgoers safe from juvenile great white sharks. With sharks becoming a common sight near the shore, especially in the summer, SharkEye’s drones capture video footage and use AI to spot these
Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Russia as President Vladimir Putin threatens a new Cold War-style arms race. In response to the U.S. planning to station long-range missiles in Germany, Putin has vowed to place Russian missiles capable of reaching Western targets within 10 minutes. This move echoes the
In Europe, work hours vary dramatically, with the Balkans clocking the longest hours on average. Türkiye leads with 44 hours a week, followed by Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. In contrast, Western European countries like the Netherlands work significantly fewer hours, averaging just 32 hours a week. The survey also
In 2024, nine of the world’s ten busiest ports are in Asia, highlighting a major shift in global trade. Once, most Asian exports went beyond the region, but now about 60% stay within Asia. This change is driven by deeper regional integration and supply chain shifts. China, with seven of
