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Some of the world’s biggest banks and payments firms are teaming to rethink cross-border payments. As Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Sept. 18), the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recruited the likes of JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Visa and Mastercard for its Agora project. That project, first announced in May, explores the development of an international tokenized asset trading platform that would use digital […]

It seems parents are [understandably] in a constant battle with their kids to get them off their devices and lessen their screen time. And the key word there is “battle.” Because kids — especially t(w)eens who have been sucked into the world of social media — will resist, resist, resist no matter how hard a […]

washington — Two mighty beams of energy have been detected shooting in opposite directions from a supermassive black hole inside a distant galaxy — the largest such jets ever spotted, extending about 140 times the diameter of our vast Milky Way galaxy.  The black hole resides at the heart of a galaxy about 7.5 billion light-years from Earth. A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion kilometers). Because of the time it takes for light to travel, looking... Читать дальше...

Highways Infrastructure Trust has emerged as the highest bidder for monetising the 251.5 km toll operate transfer Bundle 16 under the National Highways Authority of India. The trust offered 6,661 crore for the project, which includes the Hyderabad-Nagpur corridor. The NHAI is expected to issue the letter of award soon.

Half a billion years ago our world was a lot gaudier, according to a new study.

India aims to become the third-largest economy by 2026-27, but must avoid the middle-income trap, says Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. He emphasizes the need for a cohesive strategy, including openness to free trade and significant tariff cuts. Urban development and climate technology leadership are also crucial for sustained growth.

Israeli forces are on high alert in the north of the country, Halevi said following the meetings

Travis Kelce used to lose his cool a lot of the time when he under-performed on the football field.

Jennifer Hudson never imagined that American Idol would change her life in such a dramatic way.

David Beckham believes his wife Victoria is finally having the success she deserves.

Fed's announcement on Wednesday caps a period of flux in the gold market.

Neurological diseases should become a strategic priority in the Polish healthcare system, according to a report. Estimates suggest one-third of the population is struggling with a chronic neurological condition.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) visit the Buffalo Bills (2-0) in Highmark Stadium for a Monday Night Football matchup. This is the first of two primetime games for the Jaguars this season.

Jacksonville holds a record of 8-8 on Monday Night Football, while Head Coach Doug Pederson has a record of 5-3. This marks the first time the Jaguars will play on Monday

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The Burnet Place Apartments, a 61-unit residence, will serve people living with HIV/AIDS.

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses. On Wednesday, the Fed announced that it reduced its key rate by an unusually large half-percentage point, to between 4.75 and [...]

Border Force officers detected about 60kg of cannabis in two suitcases, which had arrived via a flight from Bangkok.

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A few weeks ago, someone attempted a break-in at my house in the middle of the night. For the first time, my family realized we needed a security system — immediately.

We discussed the most critical factors for our convenience and safety, and I compared those with my experience reviewing home security equipment from various providers.

We chose and installed a DIY system that was easy to set up and operate from a mobile app and had no long-term contract or ongoing fees. Читать дальше...

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) The Tampa Bay Lightning named defenseman Victor Hedman their captain, the first change to the role in more than a decade. Hedman replaces Steven Stamkos, who held the position from the 2013-14 season through the end of last season. He signed a four-year, $32 million free-agent deal with the Nashville Predators on July 1. The two alternate captains will be forward Nikita Kucherov

(Photo credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Rams placed offensive lineman Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson II on injured reserve Wednesday, but standout wide receiver Cooper Kupp remains on the active roster. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters this week that Kupp will miss an extended period. Either the Rams think that's less than four games or they're concern

grenada, mississippi - A Mississippi town has taken down a Confederate monument that stood on the courthouse square since 1910 - a figure that was tightly wrapped in tarps the past four years, symbolizing the community's enduring division over how to commemorate the past.

(Photo credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on injured reserve on Wednesday because of a right wrist injury and he will miss at least four games. In a corresponding move, the Cowboys signed veteran defensive lineman Carlos Watkins off the Washington Commanders' practice squad. Phillips, who turns 32 on Saturday, played in two games for Dall

Premier League champions Manchester City have unveiled their new fourth kit, which is designed by Oasis' Noel Gallagher, but it will only be worn a handful of times