I've been working on a little open source [1] search engine, nilch. I noticed that nearly all well known search engines, including the alternative ones, tend to be run by companies of various sizes wi...
The author has been the holiday planner for her family in previous years. Courtesy of Asha Dore I've been taking care of holiday rituals for my family since I was a teenager. This year, my ex had our ...
President Donald Trump's rule to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is set to go into effect in July 2026. Rattankun Thongbun/Getty Images Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness...
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction....
Analysts say caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party will come first but lack a majority, leaving ethnic minorities key to ending the stalemate....
The former Olympic champion was in a car that was involved in an accident in Nigeria. Joshua will face countryman Tyson Fury in 2026....
One very lucky lottery player from the US state of Arkansas hit the ultimate jackpot on Christmas Eve. Christmas will never be the same again!...
Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Bill Gurley says the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace dise...
Christian Pulisic is on pace for the best season of his career -- in a season that will conclude with a home World Cup for the United States....
Professional stylists shared which sneaker trends will be in and out in the new year. Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images Business Insider asked three stylists which sneaker trends will be in and out in the ...
A projection showed Prime Minister Albin Kurti's governing Self-Determination party is on course to win the most seats in Kosovo's parliament, but will fall short of a majority....
From trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year....
From trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year....
President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country. (Image credit: Kirk...
Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and ...
The Israeli Prime Minister will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss Gaza and Iran. The meeting comes as the second phase in the Gaza ceasefire looms. DW has more....
China’s yuan climbed past the psychological milestone of 7 per dollar for the first time since September 2024, on bets the central bank will allow a gradual appreciation to boost market confidence....
Article URL: https://www.independent.ie/business/digital-euro-what-it-is-and-how-we-will-use-the-new-form-of-cash/a165973061.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46419121 Points: 31...
Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair. (Image credit: ...
If you've been saddled with some awful Gmail address you chose in high school (looking at you, LazySexyCool3030), help appears to be on the way. According to a Google account support page in Hindi the...