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Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgent
US Top News and Analysisby Oliver Renick2d ago
There's an old trader saying: "Don't put on a position that won't let you sleep at night." Perpetual futures, known as "perps" in short, are literally designed to do the opposite.
top 74%Plants under attack leave behind a surprising call for backup
Science Newsby Erin Garcia de Jesús2d ago
When insect pests get the munchies, some plants call in the microbes. Gnawing fly larvae provoke cowpea plants to release chemicals into the soil that nurture a helpful community of microbes.
Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here
Wiredby Lauren Goode2d ago
My colleague Paresh Dave and I each spent a day in federal court in Oakland, California, this week, monitoring the latest Meta child safety trial.
The Garmin Instinct 3 gets 18 days of battery on a single charge — it’s $150 off right now (and it’s lowest price ever)
NBC Newsby Harry Rabinowitz2d ago
The Garmin Instinct 3 is at its lowest price ever right now — it’s $150 off retail price at several stores.
Navy in Talks to Rename Ship After Trump Instead of Black War Hero
The New Republicby Edith Olmsted2d ago
The U.S. Navy has been quietly considering renaming an aircraft carrier that was set to honor Doris Miller, a heroic Black sailor at Pearl Harbor, after President Donald Trump instead.
Pa. teen says ‘demons’ made him fatally stab girlfriend, then his mom helped hide her body, police say
NBC Newsby David K. Li2d ago
A Pennsylvania teenager told police “demons” prompted him to fatally stab his girlfriend, a college soccer player, before his mother helped him clean up the crime scene and move the victim’s body...
Oura faces lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers about sleep-tracking accuracy | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Aisha Malik2d ago
A proposed class action lawsuit is accusing smart ring maker Oura of deceiving consumers about the accuracy of its sleep tracking features.
Judge Rips Trump Team for Caring More About Pronouns Than Wildfires
The New Republicby Malcolm Ferguson2d ago
A federal judge in Oregon ripped the Trump administration for placing political conditions on crucial, potentially lifesaving disaster relief. On Thursday, U.S.
Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Sarah Perez2d ago
Apparently, hell has frozen over. Walmart on Friday said it will finally accept payments via both Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores, including Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Spain proposes 23 new marine protected areas in the Canary Islands and Mediterranean
Mongabay Globalby Autumn Spanne2d ago
- The proposal represents Spain’s latest effort to advance protection of 30% of its waters by 2030.
How Much the National Debt Grew Under Trump and Biden
Timeby Chantelle Lee2d ago
The U.S.’s national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time ever this week—more than double what it was a decade ago.
An All-Time Great Air Jordan Is Finally Returning In Its Purest Possible Form
GQby Adam Cheung2d ago
Sit still for a second. The birds are singing. The sun is shining. The Air Jordan 4 ‘Bred’ is returning. Nature is healing. Everything, for once, is exactly where it should be.
How one Silicon Valley firm is seizing an opportunity from Premier League soccer's gambling ad clampdown
US Top News and Analysisby Tom Chitty2d ago
Premier League clubs are starting the new season without gambling companies on the front of their matchday shirts, as a league-wide restriction takes effect.
Gin Drinkers Line in New Territories
Atlas Obscura - Latest Articles and Placesby Sean Emmerton2d ago
About Stretching 18km between modern day Kwai Chung (then known as Gin Drinkers Bay) to Port Shelter in Sai Kung, the Gin Drinkers Line was a massive defensive structure built by the British army...
Was Anne of Cleves the Original Catfish?
Vanity Fairby Eva Wolchover2d ago
In 1539, King Henry VIII agreed to marry his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, having only seen her face in a portrait by court painter Hans Holbein the Younger.
Starcloud raises $250 million for orbital data centers as launch options dry up | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Tim Fernholz2d ago
Starcloud, a startup developing satellites that can perform AI inference in orbit, told TechCrunch that it has added a $250 million extension to its March $170 million Series A funding round.
Michael Cohen Is Back to Calling Trump “Boss”
Vanity Fairby Dan Adler2d ago
In the heady days of late 2024, shortly after Donald Trump had won a second presidential election while simultaneously awaiting sentencing for a felony conviction involving a hush-money payment to...
Connor Storrie’s YSL Campaign Haircut Was Inspired by a ‘70s Punk Rock Legend
GQby Tyler Chin2d ago
When it comes to hair, Connor Storrie can do no wrong. He can pull off a look like he just took off his hockey helmet post-game or cosplay as Kurt Cobain, and that beautiful head of curls will find...
Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Sean O'Kane2d ago
Tesla is recalling just shy of 3 million vehicles in China as part of a nationwide effort to alert vehicle owners to hidden emergency door releases, which can trap occupants in the event of a crash...