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PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce Pay with Crypto powers near-instant settlement, seamless international transactions and provides transaction fee savings of up to 90% SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Businesses around the world lose billions annually in cross border fees while navigating a complex banking system to make and accept …

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” was greeted with a hero’s welcome at the box office as Marvel’s newest superhero adventure touched down with $100 million overseas and $218 million globally. Those ticket sales are ever-so-slightly above the international launch of “Superman,” which collected $95 million while debuting in 78 markets earlier in July. However, “Superman” (just barely) enjoyed a larger …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The L7 humanoid robot by Chinese startup Robotera is the fastest of its kind, reaching speeds of up to 9 mph. 💪 With 55 degrees of freedom, the L7 showcases remarkable dexterity and strength, capable of lifting 44 pounds. 🏭 Designed for industrial tasks, the L7 can handle both delicate and torque-sensitive operations with ease. 🌟 …

Democrats join global outcry over humanitarian crisis in Gaza  Politico Jeffries hammers Trump on Gaza, calls for increased aid  The Hill Exclusive | NY AG Letitia James condemns Gaza ‘humanitarian’ crisis— but fails to mention Hamas until Post calls  New York Post Press Release: Rep. John B. Larson Urges Immediate Resumption of Aid to Gaza  Quiver Quantitative Metro Arab, Muslim leaders call for aid …

Oakley Founder’s Brutalist, Steampunk Megamansion in Beverly Hills Heads Back to the Market  Mansion Global Source link

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday urged the international community to build a global consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, highlighting security risks amid the raging tech race between Beijing and Washington. Speaking at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Li said it is prudent to look at “how to find a balance between development …

In an intriguing turn of events, scientists have been exploring the possibility of adding the first-ever negative leap second. This comes after significant changes in Earth’s rotation speed, which has been accelerating since 2020. For instance, July 9 and July 22 of this year were recorded as unusually short days, losing roughly 1.3 and 1.4 milliseconds, respectively. As we move …

China proposes new global AI cooperation organisation  Reuters China proposes global body to advance artificial intelligence  Financial Times China calls for global AI cooperation days after Trump administration unveils low-regulation strategy  The Guardian China’s Overlooked AI Strategy: Beijing Is Using Soft Power to Gain Global Dominance  Foreign Affairs China’s Premier Takes Aim at AI ‘Monopoly’ as US Effort Quickens  Bloomberg.com Source link

In early 2025, the Chinese company DeepSeek released its R1 artificial intelligence model, sending shock waves throughout policy circles in the United States. Despite U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors, the company had managed to develop a customizable open technology that could compete with some of the most advanced proprietary American AI models, and many feared that U.S. leadership in …

Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Matcha mania is sweeping the world. The bright green Japanese tea can be found in everything from Starbucks’ lattes in the UK to Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Singapore. The global matcha craze is being driven by social media, with influencers sharing brewing tips, reviews and recipes. The “Matcha Tok” hashtag has clocked …