This week isn’t packed with blockbuster events, but a few key reports could shift how investors see big tech and the broader economy. Nvidia’s results on Wednesday will likely steal the spotlight, as the company’s massive lead in AI chips makes it a test case for whether sky-high AI investments are
Kaden Tennyson is a 6'6", 300-pound high school senior who throws shotput and discus—but he’s also working part-time at an ice cream shop to help cover bills. While balancing school, sports, and a side job, he faces an extra challenge: his mom’s health battles. When his manager called in a rush, he
Behind the scenes, big investors are quietly buying XRP through special funds known as spot ETFs. Last month, these funds pulled in over $94 million—beating April’s $81 million and marking the highest monthly total since last December. The three largest funds—Bitwise’s, Canary’s, and Franklin Temple
A crypto trading system called THORChain, known for letting people swap coins across different blockchains without wrapping tokens, hit the brakes over the weekend after hackers made off with about $11 million. A vault that holds coins for trading was cracked open, and money flowed out to unknown wa
Iran has introduced a new system called Hormuz Safe, a digital insurance platform to help ships pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of traditional insurance, vessels will pay using cryptocurrency. The plan is led by Iran’s Economy Ministry, which claims it can manage the strait better
Cleaning up polluted land isn’t just about digging and dumping. It’s about understanding what’s happening underground and making smart choices fast. For years, experts have relied on site models—basically educated guesses—to decide how to remove harmful vapors from soil and groundwater. These models
Doctors have long struggled to treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a tough-to-handle epilepsy that starts in childhood. Many patients deal with constant seizures that don’t go away even with strong medications. Recent research took a close look at two markers in the blood—neurofilament light chain and ca
Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation
San Francisco''s recent crime wave has roots in a surprising place: the courtroom. Last month, the state''s top judges ruled that bail amounts for so-called non-violent crimes must be affordable enough for almost anyone to pay. This sounds fair on paper, but in practice it means repeat offenders are
Banks today look nothing like they did even five years ago. What used to be slow, paperwork-heavy processes are now running on smart software. AI isn’t just helping banks—it’s doing much of the work itself. These "agentic" AI systems don’t just follow instructions; they make decisions on the spot, w
