Us weighs 20 billion asset release for iran uranium deal
The United States is considering a proposal to release up to 20 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Tehran handing over its stockpile of enriched uranium, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict with Iran. The plan forms part of a broader framework aimed at de escalating tensions following weeks of military confrontation. Donald......
Bitcoin falls below 74000 after failing to hold key resistance
Bitcoin slipped back below 74,000 dollars after failing to sustain momentum above the 75,000 to 76,000 dollar resistance zone, erasing most of its midweek gains and weakening sentiment across crypto markets. The asset traded near 73,900 dollars on Friday, reflecting renewed selling pressure after a brief breakout attempt earlier in the week. The......
Aluminum prices fall after Iran reopens Hormuz to shipping
Aluminum prices declined on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, easing supply concerns that had driven the metal to a four year high. The statement followed a 10 day ceasefire linked to tensions between Israel and Lebanon, triggering a broader pullback across commodity markets, including......
Chatgpt ad prices drop sharply as openai prepares global auction rollout
Advertising costs on ChatGPT have fallen significantly since OpenAI launched its pilot ad program in February, with cost per thousand impressions dropping from about 60 dollars to around 25 dollars. The decline reflects a broader shift in strategy as the company moves toward scaling its advertising model globally and expanding access to a......
Study finds 3000 genes differ between male and female brains
A large scale analysis of individual brain cells has identified more than 3,000 genes whose activity differs between male and female brains, offering new insight into biological factors linked to neurological and psychiatric disorders. The study, published in Science, analyzed gene expression across multiple brain regions and cell types using......
EU ministers set to fast track clean energy shift after fuel shock
European Union foreign ministers are preparing to endorse an accelerated transition toward clean energy in response to the fuel market disruption triggered by the war involving Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A draft of the conclusions frames the current crisis as a catalyst to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen......
Gene discovery in salamanders brings human limb regeneration closer
Scientists studying regeneration across multiple species have identified a shared genetic program that enables limb regrowth, a breakthrough that could eventually support therapies for regenerating human limbs. By comparing salamanders, zebrafish and mice, researchers uncovered key genes involved in tissue regeneration and used them to develop......
EU probes Anthropic over cybersecurity risks tied to mythos ai model
European regulators have stepped up scrutiny of artificial intelligence risks after the release of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, with authorities seeking clarity on its potential to expose critical vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure. The European Commission confirmed it has opened direct discussions with Anthropic to assess......
Arthur Hayes calls crypto a no trade zone amid war and ai risks
Arthur Hayes has warned that cryptocurrency markets have entered a “no trade zone,” urging investors to stay on the sidelines until central banks, led by the Federal Reserve, begin injecting liquidity into the global economy. Writing in a recent essay, Hayes said his fund made no trades in the first quarter of 2026, citing two......
Hassabis says ai’s biggest challenge goes beyond chatbot competition
Demis Hassabis has warned that the most important challenge in artificial intelligence is not the race to build better chatbots but the safe development of artificial general intelligence. His remarks come amid renewed attention driven by a recent biography and a series of public appearances that have placed him at the center of debates over......
Tesla expands chip hiring in Taiwan as Terafab project accelerates
Tesla has launched a targeted hiring push in Taiwan for semiconductor engineers as its Terafab project gathers momentum, signaling a deeper move into advanced chip manufacturing. The recruitment drive focuses on experienced engineers with backgrounds in cutting edge fabrication processes, placing the company in direct competition for talent......
European gas prices rise as Iran ceasefire deadline nears
European natural gas prices moved higher on Thursday as markets weighed uncertainty around ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, with a fragile ceasefire set to expire within days. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract climbed about 2 percent on April 16 to roughly 42.24 euros per megawatt hour, reflecting renewed concern......
Modi and Macron discuss Hormuz crisis ahead of Paris conference
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Thursday to address the escalating crisis in West Asia, focusing on the urgent need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway, critical for global energy supplies, has been largely closed to international shipping......
James Webb telescope detects methane on interstellar comet for first time
The James Webb Space Telescope has recorded the first mid infrared spectroscopic observations of an interstellar comet, identifying methane in 3I/ATLAS as it leaves the solar system. The detection provides a direct view of volatile compounds formed outside our planetary system and preserved over cosmic timescales. Scientists used the telescope’s......
Banque populaire opens second small business support center in Tangier
Banque Populaire has expanded its support network for very small businesses with the opening of a new Al Moukawil Chaabi center in Tangier, marking its second facility after Marrakech. The initiative targets small entrepreneurs, traders, and artisans across Morocco, as the group moves to bring services closer to local economic actors. The......