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CRYPTO
Bitcoin Miners Face New Hash Wars After 2024 Halving
The Bitcoin mining industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with so-called tier-2 operators closing the gap on established leaders in realized hashrate — a sign of a more level playing field following the 2024 halving. According to The Miner Mag, companies such as Cipher Mining, Bitdeer and HIVE Digital have rapidly expanded their realized hashrate after several years of infrastructure growth,…
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FINANCE
Why Southwest stock is down while American Airlines is soaring
At the end of the day on Friday, Southwest Airlines ended the week starting on Oct. 20 with its shares down 4.79% at $32.20. On Oct. 22, the Dallas-based airline published third-quarter earnings of 11 cents per adjusted share. Revenue rose 1.1% to $6.95 billion while forecasters’ averages predicted $6.92 and an adjusted loss of four cents. Immediately after the…
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ECONOMY
A Country-Specific View of Tariffs
Matthew Higgins and Thomas Klitgaard U.S. trade policy remains in flux. Nevertheless, important elements of the new policy regime are apparent in data through July. What stands out are the large differences in realized tariff rates by trading partner, ranging from less than 5 percent for Canada and Mexico to 15 percent for Japan and to 40 percent for China.…
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MARKET
The government shutdown is forcing investors to trade on faith. What they need are facts.
Investors are wary of stocks and earnings viewed through political fog. Source link
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MONEY
A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Scheduling a Consultation With a Probate Attorney
The following is a sponsored partnership. When a close friend or family member passes, your time might be needed to settle their estate. The court-supervised probate process involves administering a deceased person’s estate, which involves many documents and steps. To take the most straightforward path forward, learn how to select the right firm for your… The following is a sponsored…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram Adds Option To Draw on DM Chats
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been in testing for a while with some users, so if you’ve already got it, cool. There’s no need to tell me about it in the comments. But today, Instagram has officially announced a broader launch of its new option to…
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GADGET
Chinese startup shows off a dancing humanoid robot that starts at $1,400
For roughly the same price as a flagship smartphone, you could instead buy an affordable humanoid robot that’s meant for consumer and educational use. Noetix Robotics, a Beijing-based startup, revealed its Bumi robot that’s priced at nearly 10,000 yuan, or around $1,400. Unlike higher-end robots, the inexpensive Bumi stands at around three feet tall and weighs about 26 lbs. You…
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MOBILE
Oppo partners with Google on Find X9 series AI features in overseas markets
Oppo recently announced its Find X9 series in China and while we wait for their global launch, Oppo has announced a new partnership with Google which will debut some new AI features on the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. These include Oppo’s Mind Space app, which will be able to connect with Google Gemini. Users will be…
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SCIENCE
Ancient DNA Reveals New Diseases behind Napoleon’s 1812 Russian Retreat
October 24, 2025 3 min read Napoleon’s Defeat in Russia Was Aided by Two Surprising Deadly Diseases Disease-causing bacteria that have been recently discovered in the teeth of Napoleonic soldiers may have spurred the massive infantry’s demise during its retreat from Russia By Andrea Tamayo edited by Dan Vergano Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow. Adolph Northen; Public Domain In 1812 Napoleon…
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CELEBRITY
Survivor 49’s Jason Treul on Alternate Player Status
Why ‘Survivor’s Boston Rob, Parvati Shallow and More Weren’t Asked Back for 50th Season A twist of fate sent Jason Treul on the journey of a lifetime. While the Survivor season 49 contestant was unanimously voted off the island during the Oct. 22 episode of the CBS competition series, his elimination brought mixed emotions as he nearly didn’t get to…
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