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President Donald Trump signed an executive order this year banning the creation and issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the United States. The order defines CBDCs as digital money denominated in the national currency and directly issued by the central bank. It prohibits any federal agency from developing, promoting, or implementing plans related…

The discovery of the YR4 asteroid has sparked global discussions about how to protect Earth from a potential impact in 2032. With a 2.2% chance of collision, the asteroid’s size and destructive potential have led many to call on Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for help. Their companies, SpaceX and Blue Origin, are seen as…

The U.S. government has ended deportation protections for over 348,000 Venezuelans under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a move announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday. This decision, part of former President Donald Trump’s stricter immigration policies, could leave thousands vulnerable to deportation and the loss of work permits as early as April. The…

The State Department has instructed U.S. embassies around the world to prepare for staff cuts. According to the sources, senior embassy officials have been instructed to submit detailed lists of all employees, including those on permanent, temporary and temporary assignments. The cuts are expected to affect both U.S. staff and local employees employed by embassies….

The China Manned Spacecraft Agency (CMSA) on Wednesday released the names of the lunar landing suit and the manned lunar rover for the country’s manned lunar exploration missions. The lunar landing suit is called “Wangyu,” meaning “observing the cosmos,” echoing the name of the spacewalk suit, “Feitian,” meaning “space flight,” according to the CMSA. The…

Central Park, the largest park in New York and one of the largest in the world, has been blanketed in snow after a storm swept through New York City. The winter storm brought stunning views to the 843-acre urban park, where visitors enjoyed the white color that dominates the area. According to authorities, last night’s…

A 34-year-old woman who looked after an elderly couple stole more than £75,000 from their bank account. She used the money to gamble, buy drugs and buy food. Rebecca Fidler, 34, was employed to help the couple in Carlisle, Cumbria, because of their advanced age. The couple trusted her with their bank card to withdraw…

A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly’s 30-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and exploitation, finding that he used his fame to sexually abuse young girls and women for more than 25 years. The Associated Press reported that the decision was made by the Manhattan Court of Appeals on Wednesday after hearing arguments…