Can introducing a central bank digital currency improve social welfare?
While cash is issued in the form of physical paper and coins, central bank digital currency (CBDC) involves recording transaction information in a digital ledger kept by the central bank. A study published in Economic Inquiry examines how introducing.....»»
Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election
Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»
Researchers are developing the next generation of sensors to improve horse welfare
While talking to horses and other animals seems like a far-fetched fantasy, University of Missouri engineers are developing technology that puts us one step closer to that reality......»»
Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67
Can We Live on $100k Per Year? We Have $2.5 Million Saved and $40k in Social Security Benefits at 67.....»»
Peloton Gains as Bank of America Turns Bullish on Profit Outlook, New CEO
Peloton Gains as Bank of America Turns Bullish on Profit Outlook, New CEO.....»»
EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’
The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default.....»»
Samsung could borrow this Apple Intelligence feature
It seems that Samsung could be introducing a new feature to Galaxy AI that could be similar to Apple Intelligence. The post Samsung could borrow this Apple Intelligence feature appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to the AI boom, many compa.....»»
European regulators evaluate iPadOS changes for compliance with Digital Markets Act
Antitrust regulators in the European Union are set to judge whether or not Apple has done enough to bring its iPad operating system under compliance with rules outlined in the Digital Markets Act.iPadOSIn March, Apple released iPadOS 17.4, with more.....»»
Climate activism is no longer a young person"s game
When Cathy Fulkerson walked into her bank in Reno, Nevada, she was ready to cancel her credit card. Carrying a letter stating her concerns, Fulkerson explained to the manager why she wanted to cut ties: its investments in fossil fuels......»»
A physicist and his cat "reveal" the equation of cat motion
In the social media age, there is little doubt about who is the star of the animal kingdom. Cats rule the screens just as their cousins, the lions, rule the savanna. Thanks to Erwin Schrödinger, this feline also has a place of honor in the history o.....»»
The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People
Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread.....»»
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?.....»»
Multi-day severe weather threat continues into the workweek for Central US
Multi-day severe weather threat continues into the workweek for Central US.....»»
IDF discovers Hamas underground weapons manufacturing facility in central Gaza
IDF discovers Hamas underground weapons manufacturing facility in central Gaza.....»»
Attack on central Israel injures 11 as Iran"s leader promises a punishing response
Attack on central Israel injures 11 as Iran"s leader promises a punishing response.....»»
New digital light manufacturing approach resolves common problems associated with 3D printing
A team of materials scientists, medical researchers and engineers affiliated with a large number of institutions across Australia has developed a new way to conduct digital light manufacturing that overcomes problems with current methods. In their pa.....»»
What’s new on Paramount+ in November 2024
Landman, The Agency, The Dead Don't Hurt, The Social Network, The Hurt Locker, Taxi Driver, and more are all coming to Paramount+ in November 2024......»»
Kanto’s Ora4 desktop speakers drive more bass, more power
Kanto's new Ora4 speakers take the formula it established with the Ora Reference model and improve it with deeper bass, more power, and hi-res audio......»»
Argentina tax amnesty scheme lures $18 billion in bank deposits
Argentina tax amnesty scheme lures $18 billion in bank deposits.....»»
Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home
Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home.....»»
Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»