Questions
What will the new year bring us? Many anxious thoughts are associated with this question. But it helps to wish well. The post Questions first appeared on schuhkurier. Source link
Bitcoin is shining brighter than gold in the ETF market
Bitcoin (BTC), the first digital currency on the market, has managed to overtake gold in one of the largest ETF markets. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) fund, managed by BlackRock, has surpassed the gold ETF of the same firm in assets under managementiShares Gold Trust (IAU). This milestone marks a significant change in investor perception … Read more
Germany’s NBA journeyman – DW – 12/18/2024
There aren’t many places where Dennis Schroder hasn’t played NBA basketball. In 2021 he was a part of the Boston Celtics and then half a year later he joined the Houston Rockets. A few months later he joined LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, but left after just one year to sign for the … Read more
Willow: Has Google cracked a key challenge in quantum computing?
In this Science segment, we take a closer look at Google’s announcement that it has cracked a key challenge in quantum computing, with a new chip capable of almost unfathomable speeds. Dubbed Willow, the chip performed a standard test in under five minutes, whereas today’s fastest supercomputers would have taken billions of years. So what … Read more
A little world behind the glass
Window dressing is an art form. Not only can it inspire, but it can also create atmosphere, tell stories and capture the mood of the moment. A look into special shop windows from season to season. The post A small world behind the glass first appeared on schuhkurier. Source link
Gisèle Pelicot: Verdicts due in French mass rape trial
An historic mass rape trial in France, involving Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband and 50 other men, has gripped the nation as judges prepare to deliver their verdicts this week. The case, marked by harrowing evidence and debate on consent, could signal a turning point in the fight against sexual violence and drug-facilitated assault. Source link
DR Congo sues Apple over alleged illegal mineral exploitation
DR Congo has filed a criminal case against Apple accusing it’s European subsidiaries of illegally using blood minerals in its supply chain. Kinshasa says that the tech giant knowingly bought supplies from conflict zones. The complaints against Apple have been lodged in Paris and include allegations of war crimes, laundering, frgery and disappointment. Source link
Migration a global ‘megatrend of this century’: 281 million migrants, 117 million forcibly displaced
As we commemorate International Migrants Day, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes former US Ambassador Mark C. Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Source link
Ghana’s Supreme Court clears path for anti-LGBT law amid human rights concerns
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed legal challenges against a controversial anti-LGBT bill, clearing the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign it into law. The legislation, among Africa’s strictest, criminalizes promoting LGBT rights, despite warnings it could jeopardize billions in international financing. Source link
Today will be a day of high volatility for bitcoin
The interest rate in the US is 4.50-4.75 basis points. The price of bitcoin (BTC) remains above $100,000. Today, December 18, a day of high volatility is expected for bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies. This Wednesday the decision on the interest rate of the FOMC, the body in charge of defining the monetary policy of the … Read more