EU leader denounces Russia’s ‘hybrid war’
Von der Leyen denounced Russia’s efforts “to destabilize these democracies,” adding that Brussels works to unveil propaganda “to the benefit of a whole region.” Von der Leyen was in Kosovo as part of a trip this week to aspiring EU member states in the Western Balkans to assure them that EU enlargement remains a priority
Putin request to Elon Musk not to deploy Starlink to Taiwan
Musk’s relationship with Putin poses a concern to some in the US government because Musk has top-secret security clearance in the US—and Russia is a US-sanctioned entity and national rival. Starlink secured a $1.8 billion classified contract with the US back in 2021, as well, which could be a spy satellite project that’s irked Russia.Putin,
Bitcoin New high this year
A year ago, Bitcoin was trading around $30,000. Now, at around $67,000, it’s more than double that. Some analysts think it might set a new all-time high in the coming weeks. It might but it’s also important to keep those extraordinary gains in perspective. Not only do they reflect crypto’s volatile nature, but that huge
Review on Regulations of m6A and other RNA modifications to help fight cancer
Cancer, a disease with global impact, is intricately linked to dysregulated gene expression, which is influenced by both genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, including RNA modifications. Regulatory subunits and post-translational modifications (PTMs) like acetylation, SUMOylation, and phosphorylation can further modulate the activity of m6A regulators, influencing their roles in cancer.The review provides a detailed overview
App adds Menu on iOS 18.2
Apple just released the first beta of iOS 18.2 this week. It’s going to take a few weeks before it’s available to download to everyone. We will update the story after it rolls out to a wider user base. Previously, the company only allowed changes to the default email app and browser app until now.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices for just $36 — down from its usual price of $51, saving you 28%. Game Pass Ultimate allows you to play over 100 games across both PC and Xbox consoles, including popular
Restoring rechargeable batteries’
Rechargeable batteries are now used everywhere, from smartphones to electric vehicles. They’re convenient and more environmentally friendly, and they’ve come a long way in capacity and performance. But there’s always been a big problem with all rechargeable batteries: the fact that they lose capacity over time. Even so, rechargeables still lose capacity despite best practices,
Venezuelan opposition secures a seat in EU
Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have won the European Union’s top human rights honor.Machado was set to run as the democratic opposition candidate against the incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro, in Venezuela’s contested 2024 election, but she was disqualified by the government, so González took her place. Machado’s group maintains that
Interference with Moldovan elections
Pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu won Sunday’s presidential election but failed to secure 50% of votes and so now faces a Nov. 3 runoff against former prosecutor-general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who is backed by a traditionally pro-Russian party. In the referendum, a surprisingly slim majority – 50.46% of voters – supported EU accession. Moldovan police said pro-Russian
The rise in Gold and palladium Metals
Gold, used as a safe store of value during times of uncertainty, has hit multiple record highs and surged over 33% so far this year. Expectations of further monetary policy easing by major central banks have also boosted the non-yielding bullion’s appeal. Gold prices firmed on Thursday as the bullion remained in demand in the