VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ envoy for peace in Ukraine, the Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, made history on Thursday when he became the first Vatican prelate to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing. The meeting was the latest step in the pope’s diplomatic efforts to put an end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. An experienced
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the spiraling shape — Funky AI-generated spiraling medieval village captivates social media “This was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for me.” Benj Edwards – Sep 15, 2023 9:13 pm UTC Enlarge / The original AI-generated spiral village that captivated social media, created using Stable Diffusion and ControlNet.Ugleh / Stable Diffusion reader
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence — NASA clears the air: No evidence that UFOs are aliens NASA attempts to make conversations about aerial phenomena more scientific. Chris Impey, The Conversation – Sep 16, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / NASAs UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study
Apple debuted a new Series 9 Watch with a more powerful processor on Tuesday ahead of an expected announcement about the iPhone 15 with new charging ports and better cameras – and possibly higher prices for top models. CEO Tim Cook also said Apple is “on track” to ship its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset early next year. The
Global Bank,ING Groep ING announced the sale of its 85% stake in fintech subsidiary, Cobase to U.K.-listed Alpha Group through the signing of a conditional agreement which is yet to be approved by the Dutch Central Bank. The remaining stake is set to be acquired through a performance-based earn-out between 2025 and 2028. The deal
After Wednesday's news thatHSBC reportedly partnered with crypto technology firmFireblocks to expand into the digital space, another foreign banking giant is also showing interest in the crypto space. Deutsche Bank DB is seeking to offer global crypto custody services through its Taurus partnership. What Happened? Deutsche Bank announced that it will use Taurus custody and
Bitcoin analysis increasingly believes that this cycle’s BTC price lows are done and dusted. 2431 Total views 20 Total shares Listen to article 0:00 Market Update Join us on social networksBitcoin (BTC) consolidated higher on Sep. 15 as analysis described recent BTC price behavior as textbook.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingViewAnalyst on Bitcoin: “September is not
When she was around 22 weeks pregnant, the patient found out that the son she was carrying didn’t have kidneys and his lungs wouldn’t develop. If he survived the birth, he would struggle to breathe and die within hours. This article is from a partnership that includesWBEZ,NPRand KFF Health News. It can be republished for
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends new covid-19 booster vaccines for all but many who need them most wont get them. About 75% of people in the United States appear to have skipped last years bivalent booster, and nothing suggests uptake will be better this time around. Use Our Content It can be
Meg Bakewell, who has cancer and cancer-related heart disease, sometimes emails her primary care physician, oncologist, and cardiologist asking them for medical advice when she experiences urgent symptoms such as pain or shortness of breath. This story also ran on The Sacramento Bee. It can be republished for free. But she was a little surprised
Current, a fintech thats building a bridge between the haves and the have-nots, recently announced a partnership with Cross River Bank. The two are providing traditionally underserved communities access to credit-building product such as a secured charge card. Current uses its core banking engine and ledger and exclusive partnerships with organizations such as Visato build
Science that makes you laugh, then think — Meet the winners of the 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes The award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and the 24/7 lectures. Jennifer Ouellette – Sep 14, 2023 10:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The Ig Nobel Prizes honor “achievements that first make people laugh and then make them
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the new week with optimism as traders greet the first green weekly candle in over a month. BTC price strength appears to be gradually improving after a weak August and start of September, with BTC/USD climbing toward $27,000. A solid weekly close provides the backdrop to what promises to be an interesting
Ray Dalio speaks during the 2023 Forbes Iconoclast Summit at Pier 60 on June 12, 2023 in New York City. Taylor Hill | GGetty Images U.S. billionaire Ray Dalio says new investors should have a diversified portfolio as economic and geopolitical headwinds persist. “I would like to have diversification, because what I don’t know is
The crypto industry is far too focused on token prices, rather than figuring out how smart contracts can be used to solve real-world business problems, according to Google Cloud’s Web3 lead. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Google Cloud’s Head of Web3 James Tromans stressed the need to focus more on the business logic in the
CrowdStrike IPO at the Nasdaq exchange June 12, 2019. Source: Nasdaq While macro uncertainty continues to distract investors, it is prudent to focus on companies that are well-positioned to navigate challenges with their solid execution and deliver attractive growth over the long term by capitalizing on secular trends. Here are five such stocks chosen by
Bitcoin (BTC) circled $26,500 into the Sep. 17 weekly close after new September highs gave way to calmer conditions. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin saves volatility for weekly close Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price performance stabilizing over the weekend. The largest cryptocurrency had seen a trip to $26,880 two
Receive free Share buybacks updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Share buybacks news every morning. Share buybacks on the US stock market have dropped to the slowest pace since the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic as rising interest rates undermine the incentive for companies to purchase their
Top Stories This Week Paxos confirms it’s responsible for paying a $500K Bitcoin transaction fee The Bitcoin miner who received 19.8 BTC in fees from blockchain infrastructure firm Paxos has returned the funds following Paxos’ claim that it made a mistake in paying over $500,000 in transfer fees. On Sept. 10, Paxos paid the six-figure
It might seem obvious that you’d want to work with a broker who has high standards when you’re selling your home or commercial property. Certainly, there are various requirements that salespeople must have to operate in the market. However, it can be important to check for signs that the broker will act ethically throughout the