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Standard Chartered sees XRP jumping over 500% to $12.50 by 2028, expects XRP ETF approval in Q3 2025
"By the end of 2028 we see XRP's market cap overtaking Ethereum's," said Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick in an email to The Block.
Fifty Hippos Fall Victim to Anthrax Outbreak in DR Congo
Efforts are now under way to recover the animals and bury them to prevent further spread.
Trump Tariff: Russian state TV 'mocks' Trump, says he should be given a medal for destroying trust in economy
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin's Haven Claim Hit as U.S., China Face Off Over Tariffs
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Hunter faces controversial charges years after being attacked by bear: 'He saved his own skin'
While the brown bear is a species of least concern according to the IUCN Red List, the animal is protected in the Pyrenees. The classification has led to charges against an 81-year-old French hunter … [+2131 chars]
Energy firm announces massive new project that will save consumers money: 'Projects like these help US workers in US factories'
Old wind turbines are getting exciting second chances across America thanks to GE Vernova, a company that received orders to "repower" over 1 gigawatt of wind turbines in the United States, reported … [+1892 chars]
Trump's tariffs are a 'debacle of epic proportions' for the auto industry — and consumers too, analyst says
More than a fifth of cars sold in the US are built in Mexico and Canada, S&P Global estimated.Bill Pugliano/Getty Images <ul><li>Trump's auto tariffs are now live — and they're causing major disrupt… [+2868 chars]
The All-Important U.S. 10-Year Yield Is Moving in the Wrong Direction for Trump
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Soyuz Rocket Launches US-Russian Crew to International Space Station
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120088468.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />A Soyuz spacecraft, commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying a NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to the ISS. Despite strained US-Russia relations, space collaboration persists, with the Soyuz remaining a vital link to the station. The crew will conduct 50 scientific studies before returning in December.
First XRP ETF in the U.S. to Go Live on Tuesday With Launch of Teucrium’s Leveraged Fund
High profits with ETF on the international stock exchanges
Bitcoin Analysts Optimistic as China Surprisingly Fixes Yuan Beyond 7.2 Level
PBOC hints openness to weaker yuan in a supposedly bullish sign for BTC. (SW1994/Pixabay)
My Milan, by Salone del Mobile president Maria Porro
As Milano Design Week kicks off, the first woman to helm its star event shares her favourite places in the city
Children of Radium — Joe Dunthorne’s family memoir balances trust and doubt
The novelist and poet interrogates his great-grandfather’s life story, taking in Nazi Germany, 1930s Turkey and the world of chemical weapons
The Tumblr Revival is Real - and Gen Z is Leading the Charge
"Gen Z is rediscovering Tumblr — a chaotic, cozy corner of the internet untouched by algorithmic gloss and influencer overload..." writes Fast Company, "embracing the platform as a refuge from an int… [+4385 chars]
Record Low Arctic Sea Ice Signals Geopolitical Tensions and Climate Crisis
Melting is opening up the region for exploration by Russia and other countries
Exploring the Fascinating World of Optical Illusions
Ive always found optical illusions fun and intriguing. In fact, I like them so much that I visited the Museum of Illusions three times. In this video, Andrew Steele shares an interesting black and wh… [+1698 chars]
Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora from the ISS
Ask any astronaut about the pleasures of spending time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and one of the responses will surely be the incredible views that they get to enjoy from 250 miles … [+1757 chars]
Clean Power Surpasses 40% of Global Electricity Demand for the First Time Since the 1940s
<p>Thinktank says solar has been fastest-growing energy source for last 20 years, but remains dwarfed by hydro power</p><p>The world used clean power sources to meet more than 40% of its electricity demand last year for the first time since the 1940s, figures show.</p><p>A report by the energy thinktank Ember said the milestone was powered by a boom in solar power capacity, which has doubled in the last three years.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/08/clean-energy-powered-40-of-global-electricity-in-2024-report-finds">Continue reading...</a>
New Zealandâs Environment Report Highlights Urgent Challenges and Signs of Hope
<p>A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas</p><p>A major new report on New Zealand’s environment has revealed a worrying outlook for its unique species and highlighted declining water health, while also noting some improvements in air quality.</p><p>The ministry of the environment’s three-yearly update, <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/ebebf9501bcd56a598aa9f357/files/2d584549-1445-a5b3-f7dd-73c342c58c32/our_environment_2025_embargoed.pdf">Our Environment 2025</a>, collates statistics, data and research across five domains – air, atmosphere and climate, freshwater, land, and marine – to paint a picture of the state of New Zealand’s environment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/08/new-zealand-our-environment-2025-report-native-species-face-extinction-threat">Continue reading...</a>
In 'Milestone' for Open Source, Meta Releases New Benchmark-Beating Llama 4 Models
It's "a milestone for Meta AI and for open source," Mark Zuckerberg said this weekend. "For the first time, the best small, mid-size, and potentially soon frontier [large-language] models will be ope… [+3460 chars]
A bailout for farmers caught in Trump’s trade war is already being discussed. ‘If we don’t get something, it will be quite a disaster’
<ul><li>Trump administration officials and lawmakers are considering aid for farmers as retaliation looms against U.S. tariffs. China and Canada have already levied duties on some of the top U.S. agr… [+4167 chars]
Astronomers Discover Star System Headed for Cataclysmic Collision
A dramatic cosmic event is winding up to occur right in our backyard. Astronomers have spotted a pair of stars bound for collision, located just 150 light-years away. When the pair impact, they will … [+2086 chars]
Standard Chartered sees bitcoin as a hedge against tariff risks amid 'US isolationism'
Standard Chartered says bitcoin could benefit from rising tariff risks as signs of "U.S. isolationism" begin to shape market sentiment.
The weekend Trump’s tariff threats became real for global investors
If global long-only funds start to rotate out of risk the market turmoil could get worse
Dennis Gaitsgory Honored with Breakthrough Prize for Contributions to Geometric Langlands Program
The Langlands program has been described by mathematician Edward Frankel as the “grand unified theory of mathematics.” Conceived by Robert Langlands in 1967, the program includes numerous conjectures… [+9444 chars]
Neil Young, Joan Baez & Maggie Rogers to Perform at Bernie Sanders and AOC Rally
As Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continue his “Fighting Oligarchy” across America, they’ll by joined by a special group of musical guests for his upcoming rally in Los Angeles. Neil You… [+1284 chars]
RBI likely to cut rates by 25bps: Economists
<img align="left" border="0" hspace="10" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120048316.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Economists predict the RBI will lower interest rates by 25 basis points during its three-day monetary policy meeting. Falling inflation, easing growth, and lower crude oil prices are creating room for this move. Additionally, a shift towards an 'accommodative' policy stance is expected.
What Bill Gates says he got 'wrong' and was 'pretty naive' about in Microsoft's early days
John Nacion/Getty Images <ul><li>Bill Gates cofounded Microsoft 50 years ago and in hindsight, he'd do some things differently.</li><li>He said in a recent podcast that he "turned out to be wrong" a… [+2356 chars]
Historic First: Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates the Birth of Galapagos Tortoise Hatchlings
Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises Abrazzo and Mommy are parents of four hatchlings at Philadelphia Zoo