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World5d ago

Brazilian Judge Blocks Sugarloaf Mountain Zipline Project in Rio de Janeiro

A judge has halted plans for a controversial zipline connecting Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain to Morro da Urca.

4 sources
FinanceMar 26

Fannie Mae Accepts First Cryptocurrency-Backed Mortgage Product

Government-sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae has approved its first mortgage product that accepts cryptocurrency as collateral for down payments.

9 sources
FinanceMar 24

Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets

U.S. senators plan to introduce legislation prohibiting CFTC-regulated prediction markets from offering contracts on sporting events.

24 sources
FinanceMar 19

Oil Prices Hold Above $100 Amid Middle East Infrastructure Attacks

Brent crude remained above $100 per barrel as regional tensions escalated with attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

27 sources
Politics5d ago

Pentagon Considers Anti-Drone Lasers at Fort McNair After Drone Sightings

Defense officials are weighing deployment of anti-drone laser technology following drone activity near the Army base housing top officials.

2 sources
Politics4d ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump speech as focused on war

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump's Wednesday address, saying she only heard 'WAR WAR WAR' in his remarks.

2 sources
FinanceMar 26

Mixed Corporate Earnings and Regulatory Actions Mark Trading Day

Various companies faced regulatory scrutiny and reported earnings results amid broader market developments across multiple sectors.

35 sources
TechnologyMar 26

Multiple cybersecurity incidents highlight growing digital privacy concerns

Recent data breaches at major platforms and ongoing investigations underscore vulnerabilities in digital systems and surveillance capabilities.

14 sources
TechnologyMar 30

Two Separate UK Consumer Initiatives Address Parking and Car Finance Issues

UK authorities advance parking app platform and car finance compensation schemes in separate consumer-focused developments.

5 sources
SportsMar 29

Olympic Champion Semenya Criticizes IOC Leadership Over Gender Policies

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya publicly criticized IOC president Kirsty Coventry regarding the organization's gender verification policies.

4 sources
PoliticsMar 26

Multiple Legislative Proposals Target Technology, Elections, and Healthcare Policy

US lawmakers advance various bills addressing Chinese technology restrictions, election transparency, prediction market bans, and healthcare funding rules.

8 sources
Politics3d ago

Fetterman Requests Enhanced Security for Pittsburgh NFL Draft Amid Iran Tensions

Sen. John Fetterman has asked the Department of Homeland Security to increase security measures for the upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

2 sources
WorldMar 17

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of striking Kabul hospital, killing 400

Afghanistan claims Pakistan struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing 400 people, while Pakistan denies targeting civilian facilities.

20 sources
Finance5d ago

Mortgage Rates Rise for Fourth Consecutive Week Amid Middle East Tensions

Mortgage rates have increased for four straight weeks as concerns about potential conflict involving Iran create uncertainty in financial markets.

2 sources
WorldMar 24

Four Jewish ambulances set on fire in London in suspected antisemitic attack

Police are investigating an arson attack on four Jewish volunteer ambulance service vehicles in London as an antisemitic hate crime.

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