Chinese Central Bank to Expand Digital Yuan Pilot in Hong Kong
The central People’s Bank of China says it plans to expand its “cross-border” digital yuan pilot in Hong Kong. Per a Weibo post from the media outlet Caixin, and a…
Pandoshi (PAMBO) Emerges as a Contender to Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) Success
In the volatile cryptocurrency market, investors continually seek emerging assets that offer exceptional profit potential. As we progress into 2024, this quest gains increasing relevance, with attention pivoting toward…
The economy is doing better than expected. Your 401(k) probably is, too.
Nearly everyone, from the Federal Reserve to big-bank chiefs, thought a recession was likely to hit last year. Instead, 2023 delivered better-than-expected economic growth and falling inflation — welcome news…
Ford recalling about 2 million Explorers over fears of pieces flying off while driving
DETROIT — Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. The recall covers…
Keep an eye on the sky for January’s full ‘wolf moon’
The first full moon of the new year, known as the wolf moon, will shine in the night sky Thursday. January’s full moon reached peak illumination at 12:54 p.m. ET,…
Pro-war Putin critic Igor Girkin sentenced to four years in Russian prison on extremism charges
Igor Girkin, a prominent Russian pro-war blogger who criticized President Vladimir Putin’s handling of the war on Ukraine, has been found guilty on extremism charges and sentenced to four years in…
More than 40 killed in artisanal mine collapse in southwest Mali, officials say
More than 40 artisanal gold miners were killed in southwest Mali last week after the shaft they were working in collapsed, Mali’s mines ministry said on Wednesday. Artisanal mining is…
Colombia declares a disaster due to wildfires as it calls for international help
Colombia declared a disaster situation on Thursday due to wildfires raging across several parts of the country, as the president warned the conditions could get worse. Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro…
After damaging a rotor blade, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter mission ends on Mars
After completing 72 historic flights on Mars over three years, NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter mission has ended. Originally designed as an experiment, Ingenuity became the first aircraft to operate and fly…
Ukraine energy firm, postal service among state agencies hit by apparent cyberattack
Multiple Ukrainian state agencies, including the state-owned energy company, reported cyberattacks or technical disruptions on Thursday that were affecting their IT systems and ability to communicate with the public. Naftogaz,…