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UK urged not to exploit poor countries in rush for critical minerals
Civil society groups call on government to address risk of neocolonial exploitation in its supply chain strategyThe risk of neocolonial exploitation in the global rush for critical minerals must be addressed by the government as it formulates its official supply chain strategy, say civil society campaigners.They have said the scrabble for access is being greenwashed as wealthier economies around the world attempt to...
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London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places
Sutton Trust ‘opportunity index’ measured factors such as children on free school meals passing key GCSEsThe top 20 constituencies with the best social mobility in England are all in London, according to research from a leading education charity that underscores the stark regional divide in children’s life chances.In a report published on Thursday, the Sutton Trust has put together an “opportunity index” by analysing...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Ethereum Foundation aims to secure the future with trillion-dollar security initiative
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has unveiled the Trillion-Dollar Security (1TS) initiative, a long-term plan to raise Ethereum’s security standards in line with its growing importance in global finance. The Foundation said it aims to position Ethereum as a network capable of securely holding trillions of dollars in assets for individuals and institutions. According to the […] The post Ethereum Foundation aims to secure...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Don’t let these 3 hidden May 2025 streaming TV shows fly under your radar
Stars from hit series like Lost, The White Lotus, and The Walking Dead return with these three hidden May 2025 streaming TV shows.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Royal Navy commander removed from job over sexual allegations
Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger, who took charge of HMS Tyne in February, under investigation over sexual allegationsA Royal Navy commander has been removed from his role less than three months into post while he is investigated over sexual allegations.Lt Cdr Martyn Mayger took charge of HMS Tyne, a warship that operates in UK and European waters on security tasks, in February. Continue reading...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Valve responds to Steam leak rumors: ‘this was not a breach of Steam systems’
A leak of old text messages sent to Steam customers with one-time codes for logins was “not a breach of Steam systems,” Valve says in a post published Wednesday. Valve’s response follows news that a hacker is allegedly in possession of 89 million user records and put them up for sale for $5,000, as BleepingComputer […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Dogecoin active addresses surge by 528% — Will DOGE price follow?
Key Takeaways: Dogecoin's active addresses surged 528% to 469,477.DOGE’s futures open interest rose 70% to $1.65 billion, indicating strong speculative interest.On May 13, Dogecoin (DOGE) witnessed a staggering 528% increase in active addresses, soaring from 74,640 to 469,477, signaling robust network activity and growing investor interest. This surge followed an update to 21Shares’ filing for a spot Dogecoin ETF,...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:For the first time in the US, a rotating detonation rocket engine takes flight
"Hypersonics is one of the critical technologies to remain ahead of our national competitors."
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Disneyland Didn’t Want to Do the Muppets Totally Dirty for Their 70th Anniversary
The Henson classics and Disney's original park share an anniversary year, so it's good to see them included—but the former definitely deserves more from the latter.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Now's a good time to check in on your Steam account security
Update May 14, 6:38PM ET: Valve has confirmed that Steam systems were not breached and identifying user data has not been stolen or accessed by hackers. The company provided clarification in a Steam blog post: "We’re still digging into the source of the leak, which is compounded by the fact that any SMS messages are unencrypted in transit, and routed through multiple providers on the way to your phone. The leak...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Cheap(er) 15.36TB PCIe Gen 5 SSDs on the way as Adata launches new enterprise brand, but don't expect these to fit your PC case
Adata’s new Trusta SSDs, led by the 15.36TB T7P5, promise insane speeds for AI workloads but won’t fit your average desktop system.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Appeals court confirms that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe
The Belgian Court of Appeal ruled today that the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) currently used as the foundation for most online advertising is illegal in the EU. This decision upholds the findings of the Belgian Data Protection Authority from 2022 that the technology underpinning online ads violates several principles of the General Data Protection Regulations, an EU digital privacy law that took effect in...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:xAI’s Grok suddenly can’t stop bringing up “white genocide” in South Africa
The topic has long been a hobbyhorse of X owner Elon Musk.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr orders mifepristone review as anti-abortion groups push for ban
Health secretary cites ‘new data’ that emerged from flawed study conservatives are using to pressure US governmentThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, said on Wednesday that he had directed the FDA to review the regulations around the abortion pill mifepristone.The review, he said, was necessary due to “new data” – data that emerged from a flawed analysis that top US anti-abortion groups are now using to...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes
Manitoba experiences unusually hot conditions after authorities warned this fire season could be devastatingA major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off a fire season authorities warn could prove devastating.Canadian federal police confirmed on Wednesday that two people died in the small community of Lac du Bonnet, in the central province of...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:OpenAI adds GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT amid complaints over confusing model lineup
Two new AI models join 7 others, leaving some paid users wondering which one is best.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How Many People Work On An Offshore Oil Rig And How Long Do They Stay Onboard?
Offshore oil rigs are like small towns out on the water. Here's how many people you can expect to find out there, and how long they stay before a break.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:OpenAI makes its most advanced coding model available to paid ChatGPT users
OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-4.1, is now accessible to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team users, bringing its enhanced coding capabilities and speed to a wider reach.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bitwise CIO expects surge in crypto ETP allocations by year-end, foresees 5% portfolio norm
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said on May 14 that a “big unlock” is occurring across the financial advisory space regarding crypto investments. After attending a major advisory firm’s conference, Hougan shared his expectations that most major firms will enable crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) access by the end of 2025. He added that interest […] The post Bitwise CIO expects surge in crypto ETP...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Cosmos DB Disaster Recovery: Multi-Region Write Pitfalls and How to Evade Them
Introduction Azure Cosmos DB is an excellent global distributed, multi-model database service for high availability, low-latency access, and straightforward scalability. One of its most prominent characteristics is multi-region writes, whereby your applications write to the nearest regional replica, which greatly boosts performance and resilience. But here's the catch: enabling multi-region writes also introduces new...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:3 great BritBox shows you should watch in May 2025
The streaming service has a shockingly deep library of great British TV shows.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Banks Exploring Stablecoin Amid Fears of Losing Market Share, BitGo Executive Says
BitGo’s stablecoin-as-a-service has drawn significant interest from U.S. and international banks, Ben Reynolds said.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:3 reasons why Ethereum price could rally to $5,000 in 2025
Key takeaways:A longer-term ETH price rally is dependent on SEC approval of in-kind ETF creation and staking to attract more investors. AI adoption and Ethereum layer-2 growth must drive onchain activity to restore the network’s deflationary burn mechanism.Ether (ETH) surged 43.6% between May 7 and May 14, but its current price of $2,600 still falls short of the 2021 peak of $4,868. Some analysts argue that the current...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Crypto, Stock Trading Platform eToro Soars to $5.4 Billion Market Cap After Nasdaq Debut
Shares of stock brokerage and crypto trading platform eToro closed 29% higher on Wednesday following its Nasdaq debut, settling around $67.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:California governor seeks to exclude undocumented from Medicaid program
Measure targeting immigrants is to help close added $12bn deficit that Newsom blamed on ‘Trump slump’The California governor, Gavin Newsom, wants his state to stop enrolling more low-income immigrants without legal status in a state-funded healthcare program starting in 2026 and begin charging a monthly premium the following year to those already enrolled.It is one of several measures proposed by Newsom on Wednesday to...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Ethereum Foundation unveils security initiative to supplant legacy systems
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a security initiative aimed at supporting the broader adoption of onchain technologies, according to a May 14 announcement. The effort is part of an ongoing push to strengthen Ethereum's role in programmable digital assets.Fredrik Svantes, a protocol security research lead, and Josh Stark from the Ethereum Foundation management team will be the initial co-chairs of the initiative....
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Indian academic held over pro-Palestinian views released from Ice jail
Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri had visa revoked and was arrested by immigration officials in MarchThe Georgetown academic Badar Khan Suri was released from Ice detention hours after a Virginia federal judge’s order on Wednesday.Khan Suri was among several individuals legally studying in the US who have been targeted by the Trump administration for their pro-Palestinian activism. He has spent two months...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Star Trek: Prodigy May Need a New Home Again Soon
The stalwart Trek animated series, already saved once by Netflix, may need saving once more.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:My First Day With the Motorola Razr: A Vibrant, Fun Phone With Style
After the first 24 hours using Motorola's 2025 Razr, I'm smitten with this foldable's personality.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Get your hands on the Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker while it’s only $30
The Anker Soundcore 2 is a phenomenal Bluetooth speaker that’s on sale for $30 this week. Purchase at Amazon or Walmart to take advantage of this markdown.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Apple might let you scroll with your eyes in the Vision Pro
Apple is testing a feature that will let users scroll through Vision Pro apps using the headset’s eye-tracking capability, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Eye-based scrolling will apparently work across all of Apple’s built-in apps, and Gurman says the company is working on letting third-party developers use the feature, too. How it would actually function […]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr tells Congress ‘people shouldn’t take medical advice from me’
Health secretary demurs on questions about vaccine stance and defends Republican plans to cut healthcareThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, refused to say whether he would vaccinate his children if he had to choose today, and defended Republicans’ proposal to cut healthcare to fund tax cut extensions.Kennedy’s back-to-back testimonies before House and Senate committees were his first appearances before...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Netflix is bringing back 'Star Search' as it continues to expand into live TV
Star Search, a reality competition series that's featured a shocking number of musicians and comedians before they were famous, is coming back as a Netflix show. The streaming platform announced that it's bringing Star Search back as a live show with interactive elements, building on Netflix's expansion into live TV and events. Like the original, the new Star Search will focus on "emerging performers in music, dance,...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:This $45 Bluetooth dongle made my long-haul flight way less miserable
We review the cult-favorite AirFly Pro, a $55 Bluetooth transmitter that lets you watch in-flight movies with wireless headphones.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:The EPA Is Giving Some Forever Chemicals a Pass
Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump’s EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule.
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