India’s rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins – but they are in trouble

Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India.

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The African nation is “taking advantage” of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare ‘hands off’

Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump’s second term.

The South Korean President’s Ouster Won’t Heal a Fractured Nation

The country’s martial law fiasco is a stark warning for democracies everywhere about what happens when political polarization spirals out of control.

Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

The verdict will likely influence similar lawsuits against other oil companies over coastal damage in the state.

Anti-Trump Protests Get Underway Across the Country

Demonstrators packed the streets in cities and towns to rail against government cutbacks, financial turmoil and what they viewed as attacks on democracy.

Trump Administration Revokes Visas of South Sudanese in Clash Over Deportees

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was making the move because the transitional government of South Sudan had refused to accept its citizens in a timely manner.

An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100

Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932.

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

Hundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malware

The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career

Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears.

DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data

DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED.

Our 9 Favorite Pizza Ovens: Wood, Gas, and Electric (2025)

Craving carb-y comfort? We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.

Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 Review: Quiet Luxury

If you’re looking for quiet luxury, these are the headphones for you.

The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)

Dead Talents Society, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Plankton: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

The 46 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (April 2025)

Adolescence, Devil May Cry, and The Residence are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

SEC Staff to Reassess Biden-Era Crypto Guidance Amid Regulatory Shakeup

This review is part of efforts to ease regulatory pressure on the digital assets sector and may lead to new regulatory frameworks.

Bitcoin Developer Proposes Hard Fork to Protect BTC From Quantum Computing Threats

The proposal outlines a plan to enforce a network-wide migration of BTC from legacy wallets to ones secured by post-quantum cryptography.

PayPal Pushes Further Into Crypto by Adding Chainlink and Solana as New Offerings


The move expands PayPal and Venmo users’ access to major cryptocurrencies amid growing regulatory clarity in the U.S.

Crypto Outperforms Nasdaq as BTC Becomes ‘U.S. Isolation Hedge’ Amid $5T Equities Carnage

The cryptocurrency market is showing resilience as U.S. equities plunge and investors look to bitcoin as a potential hedge

Why OFAC Delisted Tornado Cash

The Treasury Department may not have had any choice but to remove its designation of the crypto mixer.

The stablecoin regulation wars: can Tether stay on top?

The following is a guest post and opinion of Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of Fideum. 2025 has been dubbed “the year of the stablecoin,” with stablecoins surging in popularity and gaining ground globally, especially under the new crypto-friendly U.S. administration.  Leading fiat-backed stablecoins USDT and USDC hold 92% of the market share. Tether, the The post The stablecoin regulation wars: can Tether stay on top? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Memecoins broke crypto—now they might fix it

The following is a guest post and opinion of Shibtoshi, Founder of SquidGrow. Memecoins have created unprecedented chaos within the crypto industry. Most analysts see the chaos as a binary — some criticize memecoins as mere speculative assets, while others defend them for challenging low-float-high FDV VC-backed tokens. But we need a new perspective. One The post Memecoins broke crypto—now they might fix it appeared first on CryptoSlate.

As stock markets reel from Trump tariffs, Bitcoin holds steady

With over $5 trillion wiped off global stock markets since Trump’s tariffs were announced on April 2, economists worldwide are fearful that the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ may cause a recession so deep it “could tank much of the economy around the world.” Panicked by the ferocious market reactions, on Friday, the president called on Federal The post As stock markets reel from Trump tariffs, Bitcoin holds steady appeared first on CryptoSlate.

MiCA’s mistake: EU policy encourages US dollar dominance

The following is a guest post and opinion of Eneko Knörr, CEO and Co-Founder of Stabolut. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation was intended to establish clarity and safety within the crypto landscape. Yet, paradoxically, its overly restrictive stance on euro-denominated stablecoins could inadvertently secure the U.S. dollar’s continued dominance in global The post MiCA’s mistake: EU policy encourages US dollar dominance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck

US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries have reignited global trade tensions, which has led to fresh interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic financial asset, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Following the April 2 announcement, Bitcoin dipped to the $81,000 range amid broader risk-off sentiment. However, the The post Global trade tensions are boosting Bitcoin’s strategic allure – VanEck appeared first on CryptoSlate.