No Phones in Meetings Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, refuses to bring his phone into meetings. He keeps his phone in his office, disabling all notifications except for messages from his three daughters. If someone needs to contact him urgently, they call his office. During meetings, if he notices someone with their eyes…
Erdogan Addresses the Situation in Ankara Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state, labeling the action as "illegitimate and unacceptable." During a joint press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Erdogan warned that such recognition of the separatist region could destabilize the Horn of Africa.…
Prenetics Stops Bitcoin Purchase Program Prenetics Global Limited has halted its Bitcoin acquisition program, ceasing the daily purchases announced in June to refocus on its consumer health brand, co-founded with former football star David Beckham. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that it stopped Bitcoin purchases on December 4 and will not seek to…
Innovation in Microcontroller Technology With dual cores operating at 240 MHz and approximately 8.5 MB of non-banked RAM, the adapted version of the ESP32-S3 proves to be a promising mini PC in terms of specifications. This suggests it should be capable of hosting its own compiler, a feat achieved by Valentyn Danylchuk with the xcc700…
Thieves Cause Half a Billion Euro Damage Thieves managed to steal goods worth an estimated 10 to 90 million euros ($11.7 to $105.7 million) from a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Police stated that captured images show a massive hole in the bank's vault, leading to furious customers gathering outside the financial institution on Tuesday…
Sexual violence against children has become deeply rooted and widespread in the Democratic Republic of Congo According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), sexual violence against children has become a deeply rooted, systemic, and increasingly widespread phenomenon in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with recent data indicating a sharp rise in cases since…
A Project Inspired by Passion It is often said that tools are no longer made like they used to be, and while this is not always true, it is certain that old tools rarely disappear. This is the case of an old vise that [Marius Hornberger] decided to restore, giving it a new lease on…
Curfew Imposed in Latakia Syrian authorities have implemented a nighttime curfew in the coastal city of Latakia following deadly attacks in predominantly Alawite neighborhoods, amid escalating security tensions in the western region of the country. According to state media, 21 individuals were arrested in connection with the leadership of former leader Bashar al-Assad on December…
Nigeria Dominates Against Uganda Nigeria triumphed over Uganda with a score of 3-1, advancing to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a perfect record. The match took place on December 30, 2025, and showcased a strong performance from the Nigerian team, who topped Group C with nine points. Raphael Onyedika…
Privacy Coins Stand Out in a Challenging Environment for Cryptocurrencies The digital asset sector concludes a turbulent quarter marked by losses, strained market infrastructure, and investor disappointment. However, one area of the market has distinguished itself: privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. According to the latest quarterly report from Grayscale, privacy has emerged as an unexpected investment theme in…