Lewiston, Maine, was plunged into chaos Wednesday night as two separate mass shootings unfolded, claiming the lives of at least 18 people and an unverified number injured. The incidents occurred at Sparetime Recreation, a bowling alley, and Schemengees Bar & Grille Restaurant around 7 p.m. ET. The suspected shooter, identified as Robert Card, 40, of
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A system of cells interlinked within cells — Where the heck did all those structures inside complex cells come from? There are competing theories about the origin of the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum. Viviane Callier, Knowable Magazine – Oct 29, 2023 11:07 am UTC Enlarge / Computer illustration of mitochondria, membrane-enclosed cellular organelles that produce
Loading… Loading… Loading… USDC Coin USDC/USD issuer, Circle,announced its partnership with Taiwanese crypto exchange BitoGroup and Taiwan FamilyMart to deepen its presence in the market. The three companies are looking to launch a points-to-crypto service enabling users to convert their FamilyMart loyalty points into cryptocurrencies like USDC. Users can choose the number of FamiPoints to
Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become
Low fidelity — Jeff Bezos shows off new Moon lander design for NASA Were building our landers to enable global landing capability on the Moon, day or night.” Stephen Clark – Oct 28, 2023 12:28 am UTC Enlarge / Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin’s founder, meets NASA Administrator Bill Nelson with a mock-up of the Blue
Loading… Loading… Loading… MoonPayPresident of EnterpriseKeith Grossmanand MastercardMA Chief Marketing & Communications OfficerRaja Rajamannar announced apartnership Wednesday for exploring how Web3 tools can enhance experiential marketing and connect with consumers in multiple ways. For more such partnerships and collaborations do not miss Benzinga's Future of Digital Assetsconference scheduled in New York on Nov. 14. Attend
Always thinking of the children — The UKs problematic Online Safety Act is now law The government says it will protect kids online; critics say it’s a threat to privacy. Peter Guest, wired.com – Oct 28, 2023 10:43 am UTC Enlargepanorios/Getty Images reader comments 171 with Jeremy Wright was the first of five UK ministers
In 1964, there was the infamous Lyndon B. Johnson political attack ad that suggested electing Barry Goldwater would result in a nuclear war blowing up daisy-picking little girls. In 1988, supporters of George H.W. Bush ran the infamous Willie Horton attack ad that played on racist fears to accuse Michael Dukakis of being soft on
CITI is set to make an appearance at the upcoming Future Of Digital Assets event powered by Benzingaon Nov 14 in NYC. Secure a spot here with code BZ10 for a 10% discount. In less than a week after Deutsche Bank DB and HSBC HSBC partnered with other companies for digital asset custody, Citigroup IncC
Loading… Loading… Loading… JPMorgan Chase & CoJPM digital token JPMorgan Coin handles $1 billion worth of transactions daily and intends to continue widening its usage, Bloomberg reported, citing JPMorgan Chase & Co. Global Head of Payments Takis Georgakopoulos. He added the token trades mostly in U.S. dollarsdaily. InJune 2023, the bank launched euro-denominated transactions through
The logo is nice, I guess — Android 14 review: Theres always next year Android 14 offers a lightly customizable lock screen and not much else. Ron Amadeo – Oct 29, 2023 12:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The new Android logo. Google reader comments 115 with Does anybody care about Android 14? This year’s release
A husband who claimed his wife went on a date with a mystery man before her body was found wrapped in carpet in a ditch in Oklahoma has been charged with her murder — accused of shooting her in the head so he could date another woman. Frank Byers was arrested last week on charges
Rock ‘n roll — The Daily Telescope: A new perspective on the power behind Psyche Launch was awesome, but now comes a painfully long wait. Eric Berger – Oct 30, 2023 12:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The business end of the Falcon Heavy rocket launches the Psyche mission. reader comments 1 with Welcome to the
In a recent shocking turn of events, Americas Princess of Pop unlocked a national conversation on a taboo subject for countless women across this country. In passages from her new memoir, Britney Spears details undergoing intense pain from an agonizing at-home abortion. Spears alleges that her serious boyfriend at the time, Justin Timberlake, was sure
The young German-Israeli tattoo artist whose body was paraded through the streets of Gaza after being kidnapped at an outdoor music festival by Hamas has been found dead, Israel announced Monday. Shani Louk, 23, rushed to flee after Hamas struck the festival near Kibbutz Reim, close to the Gaza Strip, on the morning of Oct. 7,
Israel has pressed on with its ground offensive in Gaza for a second night as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country had launched a new phase of its “long and hard” war to destroy Hamas. Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, said on Sunday that Israel had sent more troops into Gaza overnight and combat operations
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israel said its Gaza offensive was “advancing” after fighting through the night in a significantly expanded ground operation under the cover of an intense aerial bombardment that has knocked out most communications in the enclave.
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Israel’s military said on Friday night that its ground forces were ramping up their operations in the Gaza Strip, as its air force launched an intense bombardment that knocked out the enclave’s telecommunications systems. Israel’s
Ionized twice, to be sure — Daily Telescope: Meet the Flying Bat and Squid nebulae The Squid Nebula is a recent discovery, first spotted in 2011. Eric Berger – Oct 27, 2023 12:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The Flying Bat and Squid nebulae. Ryan Gnier reader comments 0 with Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There
Loading… Loading… Loading… Cathie Woods ARK Innovation ETF ARKK witnessed an impressive 3% surge on Tuesday, signaling its strongest session performance since late August. Just a day before, the flagship fund of the ARK ETF family had plumbed its lowest levels since early May, sparking concerns among investors. But the ETF made a stunning recovery,