Metaverse real estate collapses 99 percent from 2021 peak

Virtual land once valued in the millions during the metaverse boom has plunged to a fraction of its former worth, marking one of the sharpest asset collapses in recent tech history. Prices have fallen to four or five figure levels after peaking during 2021 and 2022. The decline accelerated this week following Meta’s announcement, later......

Anthropic launches Claude Code Channels for messaging platforms

Anthropic has introduced Claude Code Channels, a new experimental feature that allows developers to control AI coding sessions directly from messaging apps such as Telegram and Discord, expanding access to its development tools. The feature was announced by engineer Thariq Shihipar, who said developers can send commands to Claude Code through......

Airports rush to support unpaid TSA workers amid funding freeze

As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security faces a continued funding freeze in Congress, airports across the country are organizing food drives and accepting donations to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who are working without pay. Many TSA workers are still recovering from last year’s 43-day government......

China’s NeuCyber says brain implant lags Neuralink by three years

Chinese state-backed startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most advanced brain implant is about three years behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink, highlighting a gap between the two countries in the fast-developing field of brain computer interfaces. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, rotating chief executive Li Yuan said Neuralink remains......

Air defense stockpiles near depletion amid surge in missile use

Global air defense stockpiles are nearing exhaustion as the United States, Israel, and their allies consume weapons at a pace that is raising concerns about the sustainability of ongoing operations and broader military readiness. Armin Papperger, chief executive of German defense group Rheinmetall, said on March 19 that air defense inventories......

French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes to inflate X value

French prosecutors have informed U.S. authorities that they suspect tech entrepreneur Elon Musk may have encouraged the creation of sexualized deepfakes using X’s AI, Grok, to artificially inflate the value of his company ahead of a planned stock market listing in June 2026. The Paris prosecutor’s office said the deepfakes controversy......

Goldman Sachs warns private credit risks outweigh oil price concerns

Goldman Sachs credit strategists say growing vulnerabilities in private credit markets pose a greater threat than rising oil prices linked to the US and Iran conflict, warning that current market stability may be misleading. In a note released on March 20, the bank described the environment as “unstable stability,” arguing that......

New Mexico investigates Epstein’s connections to powerful figures

Authorities in New Mexico have begun a detailed investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to influential figures in the state, following searches of his former Zorro Ranch property for evidence of abuse. The ranch, designed with an Old West theme, is under scrutiny as a potential site of criminal activity involving......

ECB signals possible April rate hike as energy inflation rises

European Central Bank policymakers are considering a possible interest rate increase as energy-driven inflation risks intensify, marking a shift from earlier expectations of monetary easing. Five major central banks kept interest rates unchanged this week in a coordinated pause reflecting growing uncertainty over the economic impact of the......

Asian refiners turn to Iranian oil after temporary U.S. sanctions waiver

Oil refiners across Asia are reassessing their supply strategies following a temporary decision by the United States to ease restrictions on Iranian crude exports. The move comes amid concerns over tightening global energy supplies and rising market volatility. In India, several refiners are preparing to resume purchases of Iranian oil, pending......

Brent crude tops $110 as Gulf attacks disrupt global supply

Brent crude futures rose above 110 dollars per barrel on Friday, reaching their highest level since mid-2022 as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf intensified concerns over prolonged supply disruptions. The surge capped a volatile week in which Brent traded between roughly 107 and 119 dollars, while US West Texas Intermediate......

Disney and Pixar set to release Lilo and Stitch 2 and Incredibles 3 in 2028

Disney and Pixar are preparing a major return to the big screen with the announcement of two highly anticipated animated films scheduled for summer 2028. The studios confirmed that Lilo and Stitch 2 will premiere on May 26, followed by Incredibles 3 on June 16, positioning both releases at the start of the lucrative summer movie season. The......

How rising costs are reshaping friendship in France

In spring 2026, a new term began to circulate across European media and everyday conversation: friendflation. The word describes a growing reality. As the cost of living rises, maintaining friendships becomes more expensive. Meals, birthdays, weddings and weekend plans now carry a financial burden that many young adults struggle to manage.......

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