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The US Senate recently voted on the long-awaited stablecoin bill, commonly known as the GENIUS Act. With a vote of 68-30 this Wednesday, June 11, the bill is ready to reach the final vote, which may occur as soon as...

One of the leading UK banks, NatWest, recently appointed its first Chief AI Research Officer, Dr. Maja Pantic. Pantic is currently a Professor of Affective & Behavioral Computing at Imperial College London. Before that, she was a founding research director...

PayPal recently announced that it aims to enhance the utility of its stablecoin by integrating it on the third major blockchain — the high-speed, low-cost Stellar Network. So far, PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin has already gone live on two major blockchains,...

Apple Inc., long regarded as the undisputed tech giant and innovation leader, is now facing a wave of challenges that have led to a significant drop in its market performance. Once sitting at the top of the global market value...

Irish agritech companies have made a strong impression at New Zealand’s National Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere, held in Waikato. The four-day exhibition brought together over 100,000 attendees, including farmers, agri-innovators, and industry professionals from around...

Commuters and travellers across several UK cities are facing longer wait times and limited availability of taxis and private hire vehicles as many drivers take time off to celebrate Eid ul-Adha with their families. The delays, which began on the...

The silver market is witnessing a remarkable surge in both investor attention and price movement, as inflows into the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) reach their highest levels in years. The rally, driven by economic uncertainty, industrial demand, and momentum in...

In a sharp political intervention, GMB General Secretary Gary Smith has delivered a strong rebuke to Reform UK, warning that the party is no friend to working people. The union leader criticised the party’s record on workers’ rights and accused...

A group of over 20 business leaders from Ireland, the UK, and the US has completed an extraordinary physical and charitable feat, climbing the highest mountain in each of Ireland’s 26 counties over just nine days. Their collective effort raised...

Professor Vikram Deshpande, a leading figure in materials engineering at the University of Cambridge, has been awarded the 2025 Nadai Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This accolade recognizes his significant contributions to the field of materials...

The Ribble Valley Truck Run 2025 has once again brought the local community together in a powerful display of generosity and unity, raising an impressive £10,585 for charity. The event, now in its sixth consecutive year, has grown from a...

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has marked a significant milestone in its international expansion by launching its first-ever Korean-classed vessel. This move signals the classification society’s growing global influence and its increasing recognition among international shipowners. The vessel, an...

A group of more than 20 business leaders from Ireland, the UK, and the USA have successfully completed the "26 Mountains 2 Mayo" challenge, raising over €1.5 million for the Cancer Fund for Children. The nine-day expedition, held from June...

EchoStar Corporation is contemplating a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to protect its wireless spectrum licenses from potential revocation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has initiated a review of EchoStar's compliance with 5G deployment requirements, raising concerns about...

Cambridge-based fintech company Bango has strengthened its financial position by securing additional funding to support its international growth initiatives. The company has obtained an enhanced loan facility from strategic partner NHN, increasing the existing loan by $2.85 million and deferring...