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UAE To Leave OPEC Amid Hormuz Oil Crisis

Yesterday at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

fjo3 writes: The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it would exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (source paywalled; alternative source), or OPEC, along with the wider group of partners known as OPEC+, effective May 1, in what could be a blow to control over prices by the group, long led in practice by Saudi Arabia. The move “reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic...

Stellar & Zcash Begin Recovery, But BlockDAG Dominates Market Attention with 400x Potential and Upcoming New Product Launch!

Yesterday at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

Uncertainty is still hanging over the broader crypto market, but this week, two familiar names are finding their footing again. The Stellar price is stabilizing around $0.17, with buyers defending the $0.16 floor as the market waits for a breakout above $0.20. Meanwhile, the Zcash price is riding a fresh tailwind after its Robinhood listing, […]

The quest for extraterrestrial life shouldn’t be scoffed at | Letters

Yesterday at 18:50 PM, via The Guardian

Readers respond to an article by Daniel Lavelle about his alien chasing expedition in the US

Daniel Lavelle went “alien-chasing” in the US and wrote a book about it. The late Nick Pope called it a “hugely entertaining, gonzo-style examination of UFOs, ufology and ufologists”. In his Guardian article (The Pentagon released its UFO videos – so I went to the US to chase aliens. This is...

Google Signs A.I. Deal With the Pentagon

Yesterday at 18:29 PM, via New York Times

The Pentagon has also signed deals for using A.I. on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic.

Here Are the Key Players in the OpenAI Trial

Yesterday at 18:09 PM, via New York Times

Elon Musk, Sam Altman and several other key artificial intelligence industry figures are slated to testify in the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.

Bay Area Homeowner Offers Property In Exchange For Anthropic Stock

Yesterday at 18:00 PM, via Slashdot

Bay Area homeowner and investment banker Storm Duncan is trying to swap a 13-acre Mill Valley property for Anthropic equity instead of cash. He created a LinkedIn page for the home, describing the move as a “diversification play” because he is “under-concentrated in AI investments relative to the importance of AI in the future, and over-concentrated in real estate.” A young Anthropic employee,...

Supreme Court Hears Case On How To Label Risks of Popular Weed Killer

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard a dispute over labels on the popular Roundup weed killer, which thousands of people blame for their cancers. How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer. The case centers on who decides about warning...

UAE To Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via Wired

On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.

Facial Recognition Data Is A Key To Your Identity – If Stolen, You Can’t Just Change The Locks

Yesterday at 16:30 PM, via Tech Financials

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned her face. Whether the system is checking for shoplifters or simply logging her arrival, her face has joined a digital ledger, a trace she can’t easily erase. Retailers, banks, airports, stadiums […]

UK Financial Ltd Initiates Final Countdown to CoinMarketCap Ranking and Full Global Market Visibility

Yesterday at 16:20 PM, via Tech Financials

London, UK   UK Financial Ltd has initiated the final execution phase toward formal ranking on CoinMarketCap, marking the transition of its digital asset infrastructure into fully visible, globally indexed market status. The company confirmed that it is currently positioned (Ranked) at approximately #3,700 globally, despite not yet completing formal submission—placing it ahead of the […]

Colorado’s Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead

Yesterday at 16:09 PM, via Wired

Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control, but ultimately failed—for now.

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