Get $10 for Every 100 Followers!

Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! For every 100 followers you gain, you'll receive $10.

Hurry, the campaign ends without prior notice! Be sure to take advantage before it’s too late.

For more details, check the banner.

Trump threatens to block opening of $5.7 billion border bridge funded by Canada

President Donald Trump says he will not allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor to open unless Canada makes significant concessions to the U.S.
Trump said in a Feb. 9 post on Truth Social that the U.S. will open negotiations with Canada, which has footed the entire bill for the $5.7-billion bridge construction project, but believes the U.S. should probably take ownership of at least half of it.
In fact, the bridge is jointly owned by Canada and the U.S., with Canada intending to

Here's some science trivia for you: unlike the inner retina in most animals (including us), birds' inner retinas function without oxygen. And now, researchers led by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark have figured out how.
In the retinas of almost all vertebrates, the oxygen required to convert glucose into sufficient amounts of energy for cells to function is delivered courtesy of red blood cells.
Not so with birds: there are no blood vessels in the retina, so oxygen can only arrive by diffusion through the surface, making the inner retina anoxic (without oxygen).
Cells can squeeze e

Democrats threaten shutdown over ICE after killing of veteran nurse in Minneapolis

WASHINGTON — A sweeping government funding package is facing new hurdles in the Senate after another person was shot and killed by a federal officer on Saturday in Minnesota, raising the specter of a potential shutdown next Friday at midnight.
The legislation needs 60 votes to secure passage in the chamber, where Republicans control 53 seats. And a number of key Democrats who have voted for recent appropriations measures said they’ll vote against funding the Department of Homeland Security unless restriction

Fears of quantum computing breaking Bitcoin’s encryption continue to plague Bitcoin investors.
In fact, Eliezer Ndinga, global head of research at 21Shares, reckons that unless developers address the concern, Bitcoin won’t enjoy a rally anytime soon.
But if developers act? It’s clear, blue skies.
“If we get past the quantum threat, then Bitcoin can go to $180,000,” Ndinga told DL News. For now, however, “it’s a cloud in the air.”
Every day more market watchers are cropping up and labelling quantum computing Bitcoin’s most pressing threat. Adding to Ndinga, Sergio Ermotti, CEO of Swiss inve

In preparation for winter, the common shrew (Sorex araneus) shrinks its brain by 30 percent to conserve precious energy. Then, come spring, the shrew miraculously 'regrows' its shrivelled brain, neurons fully intact.
Scientists have now traced the evolutionary origins of this rare adaptation and the genes that likely enable it. While fascinating in its own right, this information may also spark new approaches to understanding and treating human brain degeneration.
Related: The Stem Cell Secrets of This Tiny Worm Could Help Unlock Human Regeneration
The unusual adaptation is known as Dehnel'

Key Takeaways
Bitcoin has exited “extreme fear” for the first time in months.
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee drew criticism on social media after reiterating aggressive Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets in relation to Gold and Silver.
Lee’s targets for Ethereum and Bitcoin were previously called “unlikely to materialize” by ****** ysts.
Gold and silver’s explosive rally to start 2026 is fueling renewed debate over whether Bitcoin (BTC) could follow the same path, spurred on by bullish comments from Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.

https://finance.yahoo.com/...

The new year will bring big changes at the Federal Reserve, with major implications for borrowing costs, the housing market, and the overall economy.
In addition to major upcoming personnel changes, Fed policymakers have signaled that further rate cuts are unlikely until the spring. That sets up a renewed showdown with President Donald Trump, who has made clear his desire for dramatically lower interest rates.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term will expire in May, and Trump is expected to announce his nominee to fill the role in early January after narrowing the list to a handful of finalists.

2025 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to our planet changes. That creates different lunar phases.
The next Full Moon will be the Wolf Moon, which occurs at 5:03 a.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. This Full Moon will also be a Super Moon.
We’ll update th

Researchers aboard a Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute vessel recently captured rare footage of a seven-armed octopus, offering a vivid reminder of how patient observation and careful environmental management can unlock new knowledge.
Senior scientist Steven Haddock spotted the elusive animal on November 6th, while piloting a remotely operated vehicle in Monterey Bay, an encounter so uncommon it had not been documented since 2017, reported Monterey County NOW.
As Haddock told the outlet, "You never know what you're going to see."
The octopus, Haliphron atlanticus, was observed nearly

States of emergency declared as winter storm hits 50 million across the Northeast

A strong winter storm barreled into the Northeast on Friday night, dumping snow and crippling travel plans across major airport hubs and interstates along the I-95 corridor.
State of emergency announcements are in place for New Jersey and some areas of New York as over 50 million Americans are impacted by the storm.
From New York City to Philadelphia, winter weather alerts are still scattered across the region, as the powerful storm has unleashed dangerous conditions for one of the busiest holiday travel wee

Bitcoin’s price is hovering near $88,898, up 1.43% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of $1.77 trillion. But behind the price action, something bigger is brewing: a record surge in institutional interest. In 2025, mentions of blockchain in SEC filings skyrocketed, hitting around 8,000 by August and staying elevated through November.
Bitcoin dominated these filings, thanks to the rollout of spot Bitcoin ETFs and amendments from major ******* et managers expanding their crypto offerings.
Unlike past cycles where ICOs and altcoins grabbed headlines, this time the focus is squarely on Bitco

Bitcoin dominance continues its relentless climb as markets consolidate into year-end, leaving altcoins trapped under heavy supply pressure and an unforgiving token unlock schedule.
Wintermute’s latest market update confirms what many traders feared. Retail investors are rotating out of altcoins and back into major **** ets, signaling the end of the anticipated altcoin rally that typically follows Bitcoin’s strong performance.
The broader crypto market extended losses over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin slipping 1.12% below $87,000 and Ethereum dropping 1.5% near $3,000.
Several altcoins s

Some Bitcoin developers are no longer arguing about whether quantum computing will break the network, but letting onlookers know how long it would take to prepare if it ever did.
That shift was crystallized this week by longtime Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp, who said that while quantum computers are unlikely to threaten Bitcoin anytime soon, any meaningful defensive changes could take much longer than many ******* ume.
"No, quantum computers won't break Bitcoin in the near future," Lopp posted. "We'll keep observing their evolution. Yet, making thoughtful changes to the protocol (and an un

Bitcoin is limping into Christmas week with no Santa rally in sight.
And Gabriel Selby, head of research at CF Benchmark, says it’s unlikely that the price will recover from its current downtrend until the US Federal Reserve gets a better grip on the economy.
With the record US government shutdown delaying inflation data, the central bank will tread lightly and that means buyers are unlikely to tap into the crypto and push up the price, Selby wrote in an investor note shared with DL News.
“Until we get several months of clean, uninterrupted inflation data, the Fed’s path remains murky,” Sel

Bitcoin’s three-year rally may be over, with signs pointing to the leading cryptocurrency entering a prolonged bear market.
That’s according to blockchain data firm CryptoQuant, whose researchers said in a Friday report that investors should be prepared for the end of Bitcoin’s four-year cycle.
Buyer exhaustion means the biggest digital coin could still drop as low as $56,000, the report noted. But it reassured investors that such a move was unlikely — if Bitcoin does drop that low, it would be the sharpest drawdown in a bear market on record.
“Bitcoin demand growth has decisively slowed, s

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war,
Following talks that made progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine, the two sides also offered the sober ****** sment that any “real progress toward any agreement” ultimately will depend “on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term pea

2,000 Bitcoin on the move: Rare Casascius coins awaken after 13 years

The physical Bitcoin collectibles were minted when Bitcoin was trading for just $3.88 and $11.69 each, marking a massive potential return.
Two long-dormant Casascius coins — each backed by 1,000 Bitcoin — have just been activated as of Friday, unlocking more than $179 million stashed away for more than 13 years.
Onchain data indicates that one of the Casascius coins was minted in October 2012, when Bitcoin was trading for $11.69.
The other was minted earlier in December 2011, when Bitcoin was valued at only $3.88, givi

A prehistoric bird that lived and died 120 million years ago has presented forensic paleontologists with a baffling medical mystery.
Somehow, it managed to die with more than 800 tiny pebbles in its throat – a situation that researchers think almost certainly caused its demise. But why was the sparrow-sized bird swallowing the stones in the first place?
It's a discovery that raises some interesting questions about the diet, behavior, and physiology of prehistoric birds – especially since the mass of stones discovered in the esophagus of the newly discovered Chromeornis funkyi is unlike anyth

Bitcoin unlikely to replicate January’s surge to new high: 21Shares founder

Bitcoin’s downturn has barely anything to do with “anything crypto specific,” but it’s unlikely to surge early next year, says 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder.
Current market conditions will make it difficult for Bitcoin to replicate its early 2025 price gains going into 2026, says 21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder.
“It’s unlikely that the factors driving the current volatility will fully resolve in the short term,” Snyder told Cointelegraph.
“A repeat performance next January will depend heavily on broader m

Strategy won’t be forced to sell Bitcoin if stock drops, Bitwise CIO says

Strategy has $1.4 billion in cash, no debt due until 2027, and Bitcoin's price is above the company’s cost basis, making a sale unlikely, argues Matt Hougan.
Strategy (MSTR) won’t be forced to sell Bitcoin to stay afloat if its share price drops, and those who say otherwise are “just flat wrong,” says Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan.
“There is nothing about MSTR’s price dropping below NAV [net ******* et value] that will force it to sell,” Hougan argued in a note on Tuesday, pointing to chairman Michael

Concerns around quantum computing have resurfaced, with some ****** ysts warning it could pose a serious threat to Bitcoin’s future.
While K33 Research believes these fears are overblown, the long-term Bitcoin price prediction could shift dramatically if this view proves wrong.
According to Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33, roughly 6.8 million BTC may be at risk if quantum machines advance far enough to break current encryption standards.
However, Lunde emphasized that “the timeline for such breakthroughs remains uncertain, and exchanges are unlikely to allow compromised coins to circul

Alabama skywatchers will get a spectacular treat as the year's final supermoon rises over the state. Unlike a typical full moon, a supermoon happens when the moon swings closer to Earth in its orbit, making it appear brighter and slightly larger.
The full moon officially peaks on Thursday evening, but residents across the state can catch a nearly full moon on Wednesday and Friday as well.
There's a chance Mother Nature won't cooperate and will not allow Alabama residents to see the full moon, as the forecast calls for clouds and a slight chance of rain across the state.
Here's what to know

In recent days, American Bitcoin Corp. saw heavy selling as pre-merger private placement shares came off lock-up, triggering trading halts and erasing a large chunk of its market value amid a weak backdrop for crypto-linked equities.
Although most insiders remain barred from selling until 2026, the sharp reaction to early investors cashing out underlines how sensitive American Bitcoin’s stock has become to supply shifts and sentiment around Trump-associated digital ****** ets.
We’ll now examine how this pre-merger share unlock and resulting volatility shape American Bitcoin’s investment narr

Powerful coast-to-coast storm to bring major impacts from heavy snow to ice

Closely following a major winter storm that unleashed travel chaos during the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, meteorological winter is set to kick off this week with a powerful coast-to-coast storm delivering a wide range of impacts.
The cross-country storm starts Sunday in the Rockies and tracks through Wednesday into the Northeast, likely posing threats of snow, ice and rain to airports, roadways and communities along its path.
Snow will develop across portions of the northern Rockies and pivot south, bringin

Tennessee congressional race becomes unlikely test of blue wave

Fresh off Democrats' domination in the off-year elections, a congressional race in Tennessee has become an unlikely test for whether a national blue wave is building that could produce a seismic shakeup in next year's midterm election.
The special election to fill the seat of retired Republican Rep. Mark Green, set for Tuesday, Dec. 2, was hardly on the national radar a month ago.
Now, the race between Democrat Aftyn Behn, a 36-year-old liberal state representative, and Republican Matt Van Epps, a combat veteran, has Democrat

Trump cut tariffs on beef, bananas, coffee and more — but that won't curb prices

When the Trump administration announced it was easing tariffs on a slew of agricultural products, the goal was to appease consumers who are sick of dealing with rising grocery prices.
But though the reduced tariffs could help ease the rate of inflation for foods Americans rely on, it’s unlikely that shoppers will see significant price reductions in store aisles.
Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post.
“Once prices increase, especially for

We learn more and more about our universe all the time, but there’s recently been a huge spike in stunning cosmic observations. An increase in funding, dramatic advancements in telescopes, AI, image-processing algorithms, and data ******* ysis has unleashed a flood of great new discoveries in 2025.
As fact-finders, it’s nice to know that a universe as big as ours keeps the new facts rolling in. We know the multiverse is just theory as of now, but if we ever prove there are other universes out there, we’ll try to gobble up facts about those, too. It’s never enough for us! Hopefully this pace o

Strategy will sell Bitcoin as ‘last resort’ if mNAV drops, capital is unavailabl...

Strategy CEO Phong Le says Bitcoin would only be sold if the company’s stock falls below net **** et value and funding options disappear, calling it a financial decision.
Strategy would consider selling Bitcoin only if its stock falls below net **** et value and the company loses access to fresh capital, CEO Phong Le said in a recent interview.
Le told the What Bitcoin Did show that if Strategy’s multiple to net **** et value (mNAV) were to slip under one and financing options dry up, unloading Bitcoin bec

Scientists studying volcanoes have long thought that rising magma rich in gas bubbles should quickly zip to the top of a volcano and erupt.
But famous eruptions, like Chile’s Quizapu and Mount St. Helens in Washington state, haven’t fit this mold. Between 1846 and 1847, Quizapu gently unloaded one of South America’s largest lava flows ever documented, leaving behind piles of rock spanning some 20 square miles.
And months before Mount St. Helens erupted for nine hours in 1980, something strange happened: Lava chock-full of gas and seemingly primed to quickly explode instead leisurely flowed i

DOJ left with few options after judge tosses cases against Comey and James

The dismissal of two cases against adversaries of President Trump has left the Department of Justice (DOJ) with narrow and murky paths forward if it plans to continue prosecuting them.
A federal judge on Monday threw out the charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after finding that the U.S. attorney handpicked by the president to pursue the cases was unlawfully appointed.
Any official actions taken by Lindsey Halligan, the top prosecutor, amounted to “unlawfu