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Electric vehicles accounted for just 1% of new car sales across Africa in 2025, but a study published in Nature Energy by researchers at ETH Zurich finds that EVs paired with solar off-grid charging systems — solar panels, batteries and an inverter — could become cheaper to own than gas-powered equivalents across most of the continent by 2040. The analysis considered total cost of ownership...
I used the viral AI helper to order groceries, sort emails, and negotiate deals. Then it decided to scam me.
Gurhan Kiziloz shifted from fintech to gaming due to what he described as excessive regulation and red tape in the financial technology sector. The Turkish-British entrepreneur stated in an interview with Gulf News that fintech is built to protect monopolies, with everything designed to slow down new entrants. Kiziloz previously founded Lanistar, a fintech venture […]
AMA to review safety of respiratory vaccines as health agencies end recommendations based on no new data
The largest medical organization in the US will help conduct a review on the safety and effectiveness of respiratory vaccines as federal health agencies and advisers end vaccine recommendations based on no new information.
“They are filling a void that the government created,” Ezekiel...
Canada, BC, Vancouver11.02.2026 – Payop, a global payment service provider supporting businesses across multiple industries and markets, has announced the appointment of Alina Yelenok as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). In this role, Yelenok will lead Payop’s people strategy, with a focus on developing talent, supporting organisational growth, and strengthening company culture as Payop […]
The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years.
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The UK’s Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the country’s largest court reporting archive [non-paywalled source], a database built by data analysis company Courtsdesk that more than 1,500 journalists across 39 media organizations have used since the lord chancellor approved the project in 2021. Courtsdesk’s research found that journalists received no advance notice of 1.6 million...
New crypto presales appear every week, but only a few show signs of lasting impact. Lessons from 2025 suggest that traders now value real-world use over hype, bringing projects like IPO Genie, Ruvi AI, and Nexchain into focus as notable picks in early 2026. IPO Genie, priced at $0.000119, opens access to private investment deals […]
New York, USA — As global financial markets grapple with the divergence of central bank policies and the increasing dominance of algorithmic liquidity in Q1 2026, the disparity between institutional risk management and retail execution has reached a critical inflection point. Addressing this systemic gap, Toltevia Finance Academy, a professional financial research and education institution, […]
Finger Lakes, NY – Finger Lakes Connected has been named Best Regional Marketing & PR Platform in The Insider Weekly’s 2026 Review of the Year Awards, recognizing its role in supporting local business visibility and regional storytelling across New York’s Finger Lakes region. The award highlights Finger Lakes Connected’s work in providing businesses with access […]
The overall crypto market is tilting bearish, and leading tokens are reflecting that pressure. The Shiba Inu coin price continues to slide below key moving averages, signaling sustained weakness, while technical indicators show limited signs of recovery ahead. Solana faces a similar challenge, with SOL trading under $70 as investor interest cools and broader market […]
Crypto traders are closely tracking market shifts that could redefine opportunities among rising digital assets. Sharp movements in major coins highlight how regulation and sentiment continue to shape momentum across the sector. Zcash trades near $238 after a 14% daily drop, pressured by new DIFC rules that restricted privacy token listings and triggered early exits. […]
Reports of the compact disc’s death may have been slightly premature, according to a new analysis from Stat Significant that finds CD sales as a share of U.S. music industry revenue have quietly stabilized after years of steep decline. RIAA data shows CD revenue share fell from 7.15% in 2018 to 3.04% in 2022 but has since flatlined at roughly 3%, coming in at 3.14% in 2023 and 3.06% in 2024....
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
Orbex’s collapse puts 150 jobs at risk and dashes hopes of it launching first homegrown rocket from Scotland
A British space company hoping to launch the first homegrown rocket from Scotland is on the brink of collapse, threatening 150 jobs and throwing doubt over the UK’s extraterrestrial ambitions.
Orbex, which is based in the Scottish Highlands, is lining up administrators as hopes fade that...
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to triple its revenue in the coming year because it is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars. The clock is ticking.
HP has quietly launched a gaming laptop subscription service called the OMEN Gaming Subscription that lets customers pay a monthly fee to use one of several gaming laptops but never actually own the hardware, even after paying well past the machine’s retail price. The service ranges from $50 a month for an HP Victus 15-inch laptop with an RTX 4050 to $130 a month for an Omen Max 16 with an RTX...
BERLIN, Germany (PinionNewswire) — Vivid Money, a European financial platform serving both private users and business owners, continues to gain attention for its approach to simplifying everyday banking. Designed to reduce friction and improve clarity, the platform reflects a broader shift in how individuals and companies manage financial tasks in an increasingly digital and fast-moving […]
MPs have questioned the viability of Broadband Infraco as it pushes for to win back business and secure government guarantees.
Massmart is considering the closure of “around” 20 stores, which will potentially be redeveloped into Walmarts.