TECHNOLOGY

U.S. Federal Reserve banking system to launch FedNow digital payment service that removes financial privacy and lets them surveil your transactions easier

The debut of a CBDC through FedNow could conceivably open doors for amplified government surveillance of private financial matters.

NEWS

Leonardo DiCaprio testified in court that a Malaysian financier tried to funnel $30M to Obama's 2012 campaign

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio showed up in court to testify against Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, a member of the Fugees, who's on trial for supposedly being part of a scheme to sway the Obama and Trump administrations on behalf of a foreign government.

NEWS

Former Google engineer and computer scientist predicts humans will achieve immortality within eight years

This striking realization was made by an individual who has a track record of accurately predicting the future, with 86 percent of their 147 predictions turning out to be correct.

NEWS

Brazil and China agree on trade deal to ditch U.S. dollar

According to reports, Brazil and China have reached an agreement to replace the U.S. dollar with their respective currencies in trade transactions. As per the deal announced on Wednesday, the two countries will conduct direct trade and financial transactions by exchanging their currencies, yuan and reais, without the need

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U.S. government interested in using deepfake technology for psychological operations

The U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, which is accountable for some of the United States' most clandestine military undertakings, is preparing to execute online propaganda and deceitful campaigns using deepfake videos, as per federal contracting documents scrutinized by The Intercept.

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Biden signs law allowing intelligence on COVID-19's origins to be declassified

The President signed legislation on Monday to declassify information regarding the origins of COVID-19 in China.

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Pentagon officials speculate that aliens may be releasing mini probes into our solar system to study Earth

The draft research report is authored by Sean Kirkpatrick, the director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), and Abraham Loeb, the chairman of Harvard's astronomy department.

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Scientist who created the Sputnik V COVID vaccine strangled in his apartment by intruder

Following the discovery of a scientist's body in his Moscow apartment yesterday, Russia's investigative committee has launched a murder investigation.

SPACE

NASA tracks a newly discovered asteroid that may strike Earth in 2046

An asteroid the size of an Olympic swimming pool can strike Earth in 2046, according to an estimate by the European Space Agency.

NEWS

Scientists revive 'zombie virus' that has been frozen in ice for the past 48,500 years

A 'zombie virus' that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost in Siberia has been revived, raising concerns among scientists.

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Australia's mortality rate has risen to levels not seen in 80 years – and UK might be seeing same phenomenon, according to a new study

It has been reported that Australia is experiencing its highest excess mortality rates in over 80 years according to a study released this week.

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U.S. introduces new requirements to protect water systems from cyberattacks

As part of new requirements for public water facilities to improve their cybersecurity, the US Environmental Protection Agency expressed concern that many facilities have not taken basic preventative measures to safeguard themselves against cyberattacks. “Cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure facilities, including drinking water systems, are increasing, and public water systems are