The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Wednesday that Russia’s widespread use of enforced disappearances and torture during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine constitutes crimes against humanity. The announcement marks a significant development in the war, as crimes against humanity constitute one of the most serious classifications of international crimes. Central…
When a credit card’s annual fee is over $600, many people raise an eyebrow and question whether its benefits make that fee worth paying. That’s certainly the case with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card — the most premium card in the Marriott credit card family. This card has a suite of impressive benefits,…
Key Notes Bitcoin is trading at $84,000, down 23% from its January 2025 peak. Ki Young Ju expects a prolonged consolidation phase, not a major crash. Analyst Merlijn believes BTC is heavily undervalued and could surge to $250,000 . Bitcoin BTC $83 599 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.66 T Vol. 24h: $22.06 B is…
Photo: JazzIRT/Getty Images The American Hospital Association and the nonprofit Health-ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) are warning of a potential terrorist threat against U.S. hospitals in the coming weeks. On March 18, user @AXactual made a post on X with details related to the active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on United…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock market corrections are common First, there is some consolation for investors. Though they may feel painful, stock market corrections are fairly common. There have been 27 market corrections since November 1974, including last…
Amnesty International condemned the EU on Thursday for refusing to condemn Israel’s recent airstrikes in Gaza, calling it “another shameful attempt to justify Israel’s genocide and war crimes against Palestinians.” In response to a statement from the European Council, the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie, observed that the EU refused to…
For the first time since 2020, the Avianca lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA) has reopened its doors. Except now, it’s a joint venture with TAP Air Portugal — the first of its kind. After being closed for four years, the space underwent a renovation from October 2024 to March 2025. It officially opens Friday,…
Key Notes The Pascal hardfork of BNB Chain brings features like gas fee optimization, batch transactions, and enhanced smart payment interfaces. Upcoming upgrades, Lorentz in April and Maxwell in June, will reduce block times to 1.5 seconds and 0.75 seconds, respectively. BNB Chain has seen a surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity, with meme coins…
Google gave an update on how it is using AI to advance science and build products at its recent Check Up event. In a blog post, Google’s chief health officer, Dr. Karen DeSalvo, said that since the company launched AI Overviews last year, people are more satisfied with their search results and are asking longer,…
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Boeing , Lockheed Martin — Defense contractor Lockheed Martin sold off nearly 7% after Bloomberg News reported that President Donald Trump chose Boeing instead for a contract to create the next-generation fighter jet. Boeing shares surged almost 5%. Nike — Shares tumbled 5% after the athletic…
