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CitibankC , a global banking giant, has developed a groundbreaking business service centered around smart contracts, aiming to revolutionize instant payments. Known asCiti Token Services, the banking gianthas been at the forefrontof developing digital currencies, and this recent news is an extension of that dynamic. In arecent press release, the bank unveiled this novel service,

An upcoming conference hosted by Andy Stanley’s church for ministry leaders and parents of LGBTQ children is being called a “clear and tragic departure from Biblical Christianity” by a prominent evangelical leader, who says the lineup of speakers reveals the event’s theological position. Stanley’s North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Ga., is hosting the Unconditional

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Crying over spilled “milk” — The dairy industry is trying to outlaw plant-based milk labelsagain The FDA previously found that no one is confused about where almond milk comes from. Beth Mole – Sep 27, 2023 11:04 pm UTC EnlargeGetty | Thomas Trutschel reader comments 191 with In an utterly firm effort to undercut plant-based

Heatwaves and wildfires increasing — Unprecedented youth climate trial demands action from 32 European governments Youth suing: “I’m forced to stay inside,” and “things are getting worse.” Ashley Belanger – Sep 27, 2023 9:45 pm UTC Enlarge / Firefighters tackle a wildfire at Vale de Abelha village in Macao, Portugal, on August 16, 2017.AFP Contributor

The trial in Dominion v. Fox News, which has already resulted in bombshell revelations about the right-wing media giant and the 2020 election, is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Unless a settlement is reached, a jury will determine whether Fox is financially liable for broadcasting and promoting false claims about Dominion Voting Systems voting machines rigging

Sep 28 2023 As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that target cultural and ethnic communities with special offerings and native-language practitioners. Clever Care Health Plan, based in Huntington Beach, and Alignment Health, based in nearby Orange, both have plans aimed at Asian

Standard Chartered ADR'sSCBFY innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, SC Ventures,launched a digital banking technology solutions provider, Audax Financial Technology. Singapore-headquartered Audax's goal is to push banks deeper in their digital transformation by creatingnew business models, servingnew customer segmentsand seeking new revenue avenues. The platform can deal with client and staff interfaces, deposits and lending

widget get a load of this? — macOS 14 Sonoma: The Ars Technica review If at first you don’t create usable desktop widgets, try, try again. Andrew Cunningham – Sep 26, 2023 5:08 pm UTC Enlarge reader comments 105 with I was preparing to write an intro calling macOS Sonomaversion 14.0 of Apple’s desktop operating

Within six weeks of launching its stablecoin PYUSD, PayPal Holdings IncPYPL managed to not only be compatible with numerous blockchain platforms but also been able to secure a spot in the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) greenlist. What Happened?PayPal announced in a blog post today, Individuals using compatible external wallets, and merchants accepting

FIXED (KINDA, SORTA) — Google quietly corrects previously submitted disclosure for critical webp 0-day Previous CVE submission failed to mention that thousands of apps were affected. Dan Goodin – Sep 27, 2023 12:47 am UTC Enlarge / Malware Detected Warning Screen with abstract binary code 3d digital conceptGetty Images reader comments 20 with Google has

Dust from space — Scientists just opened the lid to NASAs asteroid sample canister “There is some black dust-like material that’s visible. We’re hoping that’s from Bennu.” Stephen Clark – Sep 27, 2023 12:23 am UTC Enlarge / The lid is open on the OSIRIS-REx sample return canister, revealing a tantalizing ring of dust outside

A former Best Buy employee is planning to sue the major electronics retailer after he was allegedly fired for sharing his biblical views on sexuality and marriage. According to Faithwire, Best Buy fired Enis Sujak from his position with the Geek Squad on September 1 after he took issue with a mandatory training video titled

The United Kingdom’s West Midland Police have dropped charges against a woman arrested in March for silently praying within an abortion facility’s “buffer zone.” The March arrest for Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, a pro-life volunteer and co-director of March for Life UK, marked the second time the activist was arrested for praying silently in an abortion buffer

By land, sea, air, and space — Space Force chief says commercial satellites may need defending “It would stand to reason that same philosophy would extend into space.” Stephen Clark – Sep 26, 2023 12:25 am UTC Enlarge / Gen. Chance Saltzman, the top general on the US Space Force, testifies before a Senate subcommittee

A man who likes sorbet — Jeff Bezos finally got rid of Bob Smith at Blue Origin “I am confident that Blue Origin’s greatest achievements are still ahead of us.” Eric Berger – Sep 25, 2023 10:04 pm UTC Enlarge / Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith (black hat) walks with Jeff Bezos after his flight