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A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had planned to send a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error. The company said it quickly realised the mistake and recovered almost all the missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Most of the Mistaken Bitcoin Bithumb said it recovered 99.7 percent of the…
Italy and Germany Projects Abandoned Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has officially scrapped plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Termoli, Italy, and Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM confirmed. ACC management told the union that both projects, which had been on hold since 2024, will not move forward. Talks with unions are ongoing to determine how the shutdowns will be managed. Slower EV Demand Forces Strategic Shift The company, backed by Stellantis, cited slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle sales as the main reason for halting the projects. ACC has also been evaluating lower-cost battery technologies, adding to the uncertainty…
Researchers say a home test using menstrual blood could detect cervical cancer risk accurately and non-invasively.A sanitary pad with a sample strip can identify human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers. Scientists in China compared menstrual blood testing with clinician-collected cervical samples.The study involved more than 3,000 women aged 20 to 54 with regular menstrual cycles. Menstrual samples detected high-grade cervical cell changes with 94.7% sensitivity.This matched the accuracy of samples taken by clinicians. The findings, published in BMJ, suggest strong screening potential.Researchers said the method could improve access for women who skip clinical screening. Cancer Research UK welcomed the…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order does not specify a fixed tariff rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but repeated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating…
A major review finds most listed statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs.Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after reviewing 19 trials with 124,000 participants.Statins reduced heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths over an average follow-up of four and a half years.Evidence supported only muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects.These included liver test changes, mild liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling.Researchers found no strong evidence for memory loss, depression, sleep problems, or nerve damage.Lead author Christina Reith said statins did not increase common complaints.Senior author Rory Collins urged rapid updates to drug labels.Experts said clearer…
The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face severe financial penalties. The European Commission said the video platform violated EU online safety legislation. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation that started in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s design choices shape user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental wellbeing. Investigators focused on autoplay and continuous content delivery. They said these features can negatively affect users, especially children. Regulators also said TikTok did not introduce sufficient measures to limit those risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson.…
Calls for Consistent Standards Across Borders Starting January 2027, European importers of oil and gas must meet strict monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements for methane emissions from their suppliers. In response, 24 US lawmakers have urged the European Union not to grant exemptions to American energy companies if domestic standards fall short in accuracy or enforcement. In a letter obtained by Euronews, the lawmakers described methane—a short-lived gas up to 30 times more potent than CO₂—as a major contributor to climate change and a key target for reducing wasteful flaring and venting of natural gas. They stressed that clear, consistent…
Wall Street Slides as Alphabet Stumbles Wall Street tumbled on Thursday after Alphabet, Google’s parent company, fell more than 4%, pulling major indexes down and rattling markets from bitcoin to precious metals. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, marking its sixth loss in seven sessions since hitting a record high. The Dow Jones fell 606 points, while the Nasdaq slid 1.5%. Alphabet was the main drag despite reporting profits above expectations. Investors focused on the company’s plan to nearly double spending on equipment and other investments to $180 billion (€152bn) this year, far surpassing analysts’ $119 billion (€100.5bn) forecast, sparking concerns…
Online sellers promote unlicensed weight-loss drugs through WhatsApp and Telegram giveaways.They offer injectable medicines as competition prizes. The Guardian found groups advertising retatrutide, an unapproved experimental drug.Posts pressure users to enter within 24 hours. Health experts warn these promotions create serious risks.They misuse marketing tactics designed to reduce caution. One group offered retatrutide, Glow pens, and melanotan II as prizes.None of these injectable products have UK approval. UK law allows weight-loss injections only with a prescription.Unapproved drugs cannot be legally sold or advertised. Another seller disguises drug sales as fitness coaching programmes.Platform owners say they ban illegal drug sales.
For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of Epstein-related documents. The files describe alleged sex trafficking by financier Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump now urges Americans to move forward. Political institutions show no sign of letting the issue fade. Justice department ends its official review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has concluded. Congress ordered the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no grounds for further criminal charges. He confirmed the files include emails, photographs, and written correspondence. He said such material does not meet legal standards for prosecution. The…