Apple removes Russian social media giant VK from app store
Apple has removed VKontakte, a top Russian social media platform, from its app store, according to the app’s developer....
Deadly Hurricane Ian, nearing Category 5 strength, threatens ‘catastrophic’ storm surge as it nears Florida. It’s too late to leave for many, governor says
Hurricane Ian — now an “extremely dangerous” storm just shy of Category 5 strength — is poised to inflict “catastrophic” winds and storm surge as...
Are decentralized digital identities the future or just a niche use case?
Are decentralized digital identities the future or are they a niche use case for blockchain technology doomed to solely be used by crypto natives?...
Biden tells Floridians to heed warnings over Hurricane Ian: ‘The danger is real’
President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned Florida residents to heed precautions and listen to officials as the “incredibly dangerous” Hurricane Ian barrels toward the Sunshine...
Grief, protest and power: Why Iranian women are cutting their hair
The practice is common in ancient cultures. The Epic of Gilgamesh, a 3,500-year-old poem from ancient Mesopotamia, covers themes of grief and despair, where cutting...
Public service workers have until October 31 to apply for student loan forgiveness under temporary waiver
Last year, the Biden administration temporarily expanded eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program — but borrowers must apply for a waiver by October...
Why a giant puppet is walking the streets of New York
She’s dodged protesters in Greece, met the pope at the Vatican and posed beside the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Now a 12-foot-tall puppet is bringing...
Bitcoin Network’s Mining Difficulty Drops for the First Time in 2 Months
Following four consecutive Bitcoin mining difficulty increases, the network’s difficulty dropped for the first time in 68 days, sliding 2.14% at block height 756,000 on...
How this South African company aims for the ‘perfect’ avocado
The CEO of South Africa’s Westfalia Fruit, Alk Brand, shares how R&D boosts the company’s network of avocado farms around the world — and why...
Cillizza: Why Marjorie Taylor Greene should be very happy right now
Republicans are still considered the favorite to win control of the House this fall, but by a slim margin. In today’s episode of The Point,...
