Break in US-Venezuela relations raises fresh concerns for oil market and OPEC
A sudden escalation in long-burning tensions between the United States and Venezuela could have far-reaching ramifications in the oil market,…
YC-backed Our World in Data wants you to know that the planet is doing okay
News is exhausting. Mexican murders are sky-high. Ebola is ravaging the eastern Congo. China is erasing an entire culture of…
‘No to Apartheid’: Palestinian activists blockade entrance to Israel’s new ‘Apartheid Road’
Over a dozen Palestinian activists, along with Israeli and international supporters, blockaded the entrance to Israel’s new ‘Apartheid Road’ in…
Blue Origin successfully launches and lands first New Shepard rocket of 2019
Update January 23rd, 10:30AM ET: Blue Origin’s launch was a success. After reaching a height of 66 miles, both the…
Hometown funeral held for slain exchange student Aya Maasarwe
The body of international student Aya Maasarwe has been buried during a funeral service in Israel. The service took place…
PR: Bitcoin.com Partners With Anarchapulco
This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material.…
Vaccines in Europe: Who is responsible for the surge in epidemics?
The vast majority of member states have immunization rates below recommended WHO levels. Religion could be playing a decisive role.…
Rotterdam 2019: Heads-Ups And Recommendations
Shadow Zhang Yimou’s latest film is a new martial arts re-telling of the epic War of the Three Kingdoms, this…
Meet the Real-Life Sculptor Who Made Art for the Oscar-Nominated Film ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
“I got two things in my life, man—I got my wood and stone, and I got Tish,” says the 22-year-old…
Uber Rewards is rolling out. Here’s how the perks work
Did you blow enough money on Uber to get Diamond status? A lot of users are finding out tonight as…
Watch Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Launch Its New Shepard Rocket
Update: This launch is now scheduled for January 23 at 8:50 am CST. We will update this post with a…
Asian stocks poised to slip amid uncertainty over US-China trade talks
Stocks in Australia slipped in Wednesday morning trade on the back of concerns over the state of ongoing U.S.-China trade…
Swedish Trader Expects to Pay 300% of Crypto Profits to Tax Agency
Taxes According to local media, a Swedish cryptocurrency trader is anticipating receiving a tax bill of approximately $1 million after…
Here are all the 2019 Oscar nominees
The 2019 Oscars might not have a host, but the show will go on. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts…