Forecasting the world in 2026
FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers...
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FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers...
From doctored images to fabricated stories, we uncovered the most viral fakes of 2025 — deepfakes, election myths and health hoaxes. Here's what dominated the disinformation landscape....
The group representing train companies in the UK, National Rail, also warned passengers to change their travel plans and move their bookings to a different date....
A fire at the home of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's parents on Sunday left his father dead and his mother injured, officials confirmed to ABC News....
Despite vows to cut back, Russian hydrocarbons continue flowing to Taiwan, making it Moscow's biggest buyer of the naphta derivative, and raising concerns over energy dependence....
Crypto executives, including Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter, have pushed back against a proposed 5% billionaire tax in California....
Article URL: https://blog.rastrian.dev/post/why-reliability-demands-functional-programming-adts-safety-and-critical-infrastructure Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46406901 Points: 1...
Now that they have qualified and drawn in group E, Germany head into the final part of their 2026 World Cup preparations. Here's what to know....
Germany still leans on fax machines and paperwork for basic public services. How can a nation of tech pioneers be so slow to adopt digital government?...
Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, myth, and sheer curiosity. This crossword quiz celebrates the minds who first charted the cosmos....
The number of crypto deals reportedly skyrocketed this year and hit a record total value of $8.6 billion, led by Coinbase’s record-breaking acquisition of Deribit....
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel....
Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter. (Image credit: Institut Pasteur-S...
The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia...
XRP scored every major win in 2025 with the SEC case resolved and spot ETFs launched, yet the price crashed 50%, with the $5 target remaining elusive....
Article URL: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/30/americas-economy-looks-set-to-accelerate Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46436343 Points: 11 # Comments: 13...
Baku White City shows how people-centred planning, sustainability and walkable design are transforming a former industrial zone into a modern district built for everyday urban living....
Article URL: https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/03/pi_2025.04.03_us-public-and-ai-experts_topline.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46412411 Points: 9 # ...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that reopening the GENIUS Act would cross a “red line,” accusing banks of lobbying Congress to block stablecoin rewards and limit competition....
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