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U.S. Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry

Four Republican senators joined Democrats in voting against the legislation, which was backed by President Donald Trump.

U.S. and China discuss cutting some tariffs as leaders prepare to meet

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Sept. 24.

John Moretti donned a wetsuit and found Ice Age animals in a Texas cave

Carry traders eye franc and krona as yen’s funding appeal ebbs

Investors are looking out for alternative currencies to borrow in to buy higher-yielding assets following the Japanese currency's recent rise.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Eisuke Mori, Japan’s Lower House chief, discuss energy

During their meeting in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president expressed gratitude for Japan's consistent support since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

Indonesia’s choking wildfire and haze worsen breathing woes on Borneo

The country is experiencing its most intense fires in 11 years as "super-El Nino" conditions drive up temperatures and cause punishing droughts.

South Korean retail traders’ scam losses rose to $250 million amid market swing

While the number of cases has risen just 4.1% from the same period last year, data shows the amount of money involved is up 19.8%.

Iran war has cost U.S. $38 billion over five months, congressional study finds

The expenses include replacing expended munitions and equipment lost in battle, as well as fuel costs, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office has said.

The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign

Nearly two years after the last update to Boox's smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant…

Do US sanctions still work?

Do US sanctions still work? In late August, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran that would place sanctions on all entities trading with the Islamic Republic. In the latest episode of The Big…

The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization

Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller,…