The White House has put forth a new rule that would allow individuals with private health insurance to obtain over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the “morning after” pill, and contraceptive pills, at no cost. As it currently stands, insurers are required to cover the costs of prescribed contraception, […]
Explore RFA’s Burmese commentary on this topic. An overcrowded ferry transporting 70 passengers capsized in the southern waters of Myanmar on Sunday evening. Eight fatalities were confirmed, with 17 individuals, including school-going children returning from a holiday break, reported missing, as per a source from the rescue team who communicated […]
SLASH $20 OFF THE PRICE: As of Oct. 21, the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones are available for just $38 on Amazon. This equates to a remarkable 37% reduction from the original price. There’s nothing quite like the experience of quality over-ear headphones. They offer comfort, excellent sound isolation, and of […]
Robinhood, the popular online investment platform, has announced it is introducing margin trading in the UK. This feature allows investors to borrow money to enhance their trading activities. The decision comes after the company’s recent discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, and the subsequent approval […]
Title: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: A Slow yet Steady Progress El Salvador’s decision to embrace Bitcoin as legal tender has been met with skepticism from certain corners. This stance gained further ground when a recent study revealed that a mere 7.5% of Salvadorans are using Bitcoin for their transactions, leaving […]
Just a week before the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 26, a massive rally took place in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. Thousands of Georgians gathered to express their support for their nation’s path towards the European Union. The elections are viewed as a significant indication of whether Georgia will continue its […]
As we transition from the summer season and cross the Labor Day threshold, traditionally, political campaigns start to gain momentum. While the off-year elections in November will indeed garner interest, the ultimate spectacle remains the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this version of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, we delve into […]
“Middle East Observer,” a Tehran-based, pro-regime outlet operating on Telegram, leaked two highly sensitive intelligence documents last week, according to reports. As per Iranian law, all media channels in Tehran are pro-regime. The documents, which originated from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), shed light on Israel’s plans to retaliate […]
Perplexity, an AI-based search engine, is reportedly planning to raise approximately $500 million, catapulting its valuation to about $8 billion, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Should a deal transpire under such conditions, it would significantly magnify Perplexity’s worth, over twice its $3 billion valuation after its fundraising from […]
Perplexity AI, a venture with the backing of business magnate Jeff Bezos, has reportedly embarked on fundraising negotiations. The artificial intelligence (AI) company aims to surge its valuation to $8 billion or even more, as per a report by the Wall Street Journal. The AI firm has reportedly disclosed to […]
