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CRYPTO
Decentralization clashes with illicit activity
THORChain has been called a money laundering protocol — a label no decentralized finance (DeFi) project wants unless it’s prepared to have regulators breathing down its neck. Its supporters have fended off the criticism by championing decentralization, while its critics point to recent activities that showed some of the protocol’s centralized tendencies. After exploiting Bybit for $1.4 billion, the North…
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FINANCE
Kohl’s shares plummet as sales drop, guidance widely miss estimates amid turnaround efforts
Kohl’s (KSS) comeback attempt is falling flat as the department store chain reported fourth quarter results that showed steep drops. On Tuesday before market open, Kohl’s reported that Q4 revenue and same-store sales declined 9.4% and 6.7% year over year, respectively. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.95, compared to $1.67 in the year-ago period. Its 2025 outlook was…
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ECONOMY
Comparing Apples to Apples: “Synthetic Real‑Time” Estimates of R‑Star
Sophia Cho and John C. Williams Estimates of the natural rate of interest, commonly called “r-star,” garner a great deal of attention among economists, central bankers, and financial market participants. The natural interest rate is the real (inflation-adjusted) interest rate expected to prevail when supply and demand in the economy are in balance and inflation is stable. The natural rate…
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MARKET
The anywhere-but-America trade has been working. But there are limits.
Investors have been rewarded for investing outside the United States — but real headwinds are emerging that could limit the successful trade. Source link
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MONEY
How To Save $10,000 in a Year
Do you want to learn how to save $10,000 in a year? Saving $10,000 in a year might sound hard, but it’s a goal you may be able to reach with some planning and work. By breaking down this big target into smaller steps, you can make steady progress and watch your savings grow (and… Do you want to learn…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
X Suffers Major DDoS Attack as Backlash Against Elon Musk Grows
Honestly, I do resent Elon Musk’s increasing political ties, not because of who or what he may believe in, but because it inevitably makes everybody who writes about electric cars, space discovery, or indeed social media, a quasi-political commentator by default, just for sharing observations about the latest news relating to his businesses. And today’s latest round of conspiracy bait…
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APPS
Insights on the Cost of Dental Implants
Dental implants are becoming a go-to solution for replacing missing or damaged teeth. Their natural appearance, long-term durability, and ability to restore functionality make them an appealing option for many. But, like any major dental procedure, the cost of dental implants can vary widely. For those considering this option, understanding the factors that contribute to the cost is key to…
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GADGET
This self-care virtual pet is helping me get my act together
I wish I could say that I’m the type of person who has tried-and-true routines to carry me through all the things that need to be done in a day, but the reality is far from that. As someone with overlapping chronic illnesses trying to juggle a full-time job and a life outside of that, just getting out of bed…
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MOBILE
iQOO Neo 10R first impressions
iQOO introduced the Neo10 and Neo10 Pro last November, and today, the brand unveiled the Neo 10R after a month-long promo campaign. However, while the Neo10 and Neo10 Pro remain China-exclusive, the iQOO Neo 10R will be sold in India – at least initially. We spent some time with the iQOO Neo 10R, and here are our first impressions of…
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SCIENCE
How COVID Shaped Education and Mental Health Outcomes for Kids
As COVID surged and schools across the U.S. shuttered in March 2020, Jamie Wyss, an elementary school counselor at the Virginia Beach City Public Schools system in Virginia, vividly remembers quickly assembling paper packets on social-emotional learning to hand out to parents. She initially thought students and staff would return in a week, maybe two. But neither parents nor students…
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