Iran’s regime is on the ropes. The recent wave of protests, the government’s bloody crackdown, and the US threat of direct intervention all mark a profound turning point in its modern history. The Islamic Republic’s current trajectory is unsustainable — without a course correction, a gradual internal disintegration of the economy and the increasing reliance…
American tech giant IBM announced last month the acquisition of Confluent, a pioneering company in data streaming, for $11 billion. The buyout will allow IBM to strengthen its AI platform and cloud offerings, thanks to the integration of Confluent’s real-time data technology. At $31 per share, IBM’s offer yields a 34% premium. The deal should…
But the country Donald Trump has fixated on most isn’t an adversary — it’s an ally. Greenland, a NATO member and longtime partner of the United States has repeatedly found itself in the president’s crosshairs. These threats, delivered largely through unilateral executive action, have once again raised questions about Congress’s role as a check on…
Sophie Turner has officially stepped into the legendary boots of Lara Croft. Prime Video released the first official image of Turner as the iconic archaeologist, marking the start of production for the upcoming Tomb Raider series. Sporting Lara’s signature green tank top and brown shorts—an homage to the original PlayStation game—the 27-year-old actress brings a…
It’s difficult to know exactly what is happening in Iran since the government shut down the internet on January 8, plunging a nation of more than 90 million people into digital darkness. Crackdowns against anti-government protesters have led to at least 2,600 deaths, although some estimates put the death toll at upward of 20,000. According…
Aris – Peristeri: Knockout for the Final 8 of the Cup Aris enters the battle of the Greek Cup, welcoming Peristeri today, Friday January 17 (16:00), at Nick Galis Hall, with the sole aim of qualifying for the Final 8 of the competition. The match is held as part of the Play In phase and…
Jake Archibald writes that we should just not use footnotes on the web. Not use footnotes?! I love a good footnote. Or at least, I thought I did. It’s where you can stick some information that provides a bit of extra context, but would be distracting if smashed into the main text. They can even…
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Is help really “on its way” for Iran’s protesters? That’s what President Donald Trump promised in a Truth Social post earlier this week, adding that “Iranians Patriots” should “KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!” Trump first threatened that the US was “locked and loaded” to launch strikes on Iran if it continued killing protesters…
Global banks are bringing traditional and decentralized finance together as they race to devise the plumbing of a new financial system. The world of finance is de-bifurcating. On one side stands the bedrock of TradFi (traditional finance): established security and compliance. On the other, the velocity of DeFi (decentralized finance): 24/7 efficiency and programmable money….