Bitcoin's halving event occurred, reducing new coin creation rate and emphasizing scarcity. Price stabilized post-halving. Analysts skeptical about significant price increases. SEC approval of bitcoin products noted as a positive factor.
Colleen Aubrey, a key Amazon executive, transitions to a new role after driving significant growth in advertising sales. Details of her next position are yet to be revealed.
World leaders appealed for calm Friday after reported Israeli retaliation against Iran added to months of tense spillover from the war in Gaza, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in a central province. After state television said explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan, Iran activated its air defence systems over several cities, official media reported.
Pornhub, Stripchat, XVideos must adhere to new EU online content rules by April 21 (Stripchat by April 23) under the Digital Services Act, including risk assessment reports, systemic risk mitigation, transparency obligations, and potential fines up to 6% of global turnover.
Maxwell Azzarello posted an article on a website. The article carried the headline 'I have set myself on fire outside of the Trump Trial'. It was followed by a manifesto riddled with conspiracy theories on everything from cryptocurrency and Hollywood actors to COVID and former President Bill Clinton.
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress. "TikTok should not be banned in the USA, even though such a ban may benefit the X platform," Musk said in a post on the social network he acquired in 2022.
A tragic incident unfolded in Odisha's Jharsuguda as a boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized in the Mahanadi River on Friday. The aftermath left a 35-year-old woman dead, while seven individuals, including three children, remain unaccounted for. Authorities have been engaged in a relentless search and rescue operation, with over 40 individuals already saved from the water.
Iran-Israel conflict aftermath raises concerns about wider conflict, economic impact, and US involvement. Diplomats stress de-escalation to avoid broader war risk in the region.
The signal sent by the decision to hit a conventional military target in Isfahan was clear: Israel demonstrated that it could pierce Isfahan's layers of air defenses, many of them arrayed around key sites such as the Isfahan uranium conversion facility.
Several people were wounded in a "bombing" overnight Friday on an Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian paramilitaries, two security sources said. The explosion hit the Calso base, where former pro-Iranian paramilitary group Hashed al-Shaabi -- now integrated into the regular army -- is stationed, according to an interior ministry source and a military official.
It’s no surprise, given quick-commerce platforms are betting big on advertising revenues to contribute substantially to their toplines. HSBC Global Research expects Blinkit’s ad revenues to grow fourfold from $60 million in FY24 to $240 million in FY27.
The wind industry is finally showing signs of recovery after years of stagnation, with a record 117 gigawatts of new turbines installed globally last year, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. However, this growth is largely driven by China, which has been a key player in the wind industry's resurgence. Excluding China, the industry has been stuck in neutral for the past three years, with minimal growth in installations.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made shocking allegations during the hearing of a corruption case, claiming that his wife, Bushra Bibi, had been given food mixed with "toilet cleaner." Bushra Bibi filed a petition before the Islamabad High Court, requesting a check-up and medical tests at Shaukat Khanum Hospital or a private hospital of her choice to investigate if she had been poisoned through contaminated food. She also alleged psychological torture and surveillance at her Banigala residence, which has been designated as a sub-jail.
The man burned for several minutes in full view of television cameras that were set up outside the courthouse, where the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president is being held.
Tesla recalls 3,000 2024 Cybertrucks for pedal issue. No incidents reported. New component added. Notification letters in June. Elon Musk heads Tesla; delayed Cybertruck production.
The fourth largest Indian IT service firm, Wipro saw its headcount decline by 9.5 % in the fiscal 24. This is the third time in a decade that the IT major saw a full-year decline in its headcount, by ending the fiscal at a lower number compared to the start of the year.
Indian law firms are expanding beyond metros, focusing on smaller centres like Nashik, Indore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi. These firms believe that physical offices in these areas are crucial for their growing corporate and private client portfolios, as well as for cost arbitrage and client retention. Global captives of multinationals, companies in the automobile, electronics, renewable, and real estate sectors are also considering expanding their operations in these areas.
New-age companies like WeWork, DriveU, InMobi, Simpl, and Bizongo are embracing pet-friendly policies and practices to accommodate employees with canine companions. These companies offer pet insurance plans, special leave for pet care, employee resource groups, adoption drives, and time off to mourn the loss of pets. Pets are considered a part of the family and have a positive impact on morale, productivity, and stress reduction.
Project Hail Mary follows the journey of Ryland Grace, a former school teacher turned scientist, who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of his past. As he unravels the mystery of his mission, he discovers the importance of his role and the impact it has on others. The film explores themes of determination, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit.
