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A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had planned to send a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error. The company said it quickly realised its mistake and recovered almost all the missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Nearly All Mistaken Transfers Bithumb said it recovered 99.7 percent of the 620,000…

Italy and Germany Projects Abandoned Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has officially scrapped plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Termoli, Italy, and Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM confirmed. ACC management told the union that both projects, which had been on hold since 2024, will not move forward. Talks with unions are ongoing to determine how the shutdowns will be managed. Slower EV Demand Forces Strategic Shift The company, backed by Stellantis, cited slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle sales as the main reason for halting the projects. ACC has also been evaluating lower-cost battery technologies, adding to the uncertainty…

Researchers say menstrual blood testing could offer a simple, non-invasive alternative to cervical cancer screening. A sanitary pad fitted with a blood sample strip can detect human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers. The test can be used at home and may help reach women who skip clinician-led screening. A large study in China compared menstrual blood samples with clinician-collected cervical samples. Researchers studied more than 3,000 women between 2021 and 2025. Results, published in BMJ, showed similar accuracy for detecting serious cervical cell abnormalities. The pad-based test detected 94.7% of CIN2 cases, matching clinician samples closely. Experts say the…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order does not set a fixed tariff rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but repeated that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating…

A major review finds that most listed statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs.Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after reviewing 19 trials involving 124,000 people.The study confirms statins reduce heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths.Evidence supports only muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor side-effects.These include liver test changes, mild liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling.Researchers found no strong evidence for memory loss, depression, sleep problems, or nerve damage.Lead author Christina Reith said benefits clearly outweigh risks for most patients.Experts called for updated labels to counter misinformation and support informed decisions.

The European Union has warned TikTok to overhaul its platform design or face severe fines. The European Commission said the video app violated EU online safety laws. Officials reached this view after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators analysed how TikTok’s features influence user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental health. Investigators focused on autoplay and continuous content recommendations. They said these features can harm users, especially children. Regulators also said TikTok failed to reduce the identified risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The firm described the assessment as inaccurate…

Lawmakers Push for Equal Treatment of Energy Suppliers Starting January 2027, all companies importing oil and gas into the European Union must meet strict monitoring, reporting, and verification rules for methane emissions from their suppliers. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas—up to 30 times more damaging than carbon dioxide in the short term. A group of 24 US lawmakers has written to the European Commission urging it not to grant exemptions to American energy producers if domestic US standards fall short. They describe the EU’s methane regulations as a “critical tool” to prevent wasteful venting and flaring of natural gas,…

Alphabet’s Drop Pulls Wall Street Lower Wall Street tumbled on Thursday after Alphabet, Google’s parent company, fell more than 4%, sending major indexes into negative territory. The S&P 500 slid 1.2%, marking its sixth loss in seven trading days, while the Dow Jones dropped 606 points and the Nasdaq fell 1.5%. Investors were rattled despite Alphabet and other companies reporting profits that beat expectations, as the tech giant revealed plans to nearly double spending on equipment and investments to $180 billion (€152bn) this year, far exceeding analyst forecasts. Job Market Worries Deepen Investor Caution US labor reports added to the…

Hidden sellers promote unlicensed weight-loss drugs through WhatsApp and Telegram giveaways.The Guardian observed groups advertising retatrutide, an experimental drug without approval. Posts pressure users with 24-hour deadlines and free-entry claims.Experts warn these tactics create serious health risks. One group offered retatrutide, Glow pens, and melanotan II as prizes.None of these injectable products hold UK approval. UK law allows weight-loss injections only with prescriptions from licensed providers.Another seller disguises drug sales as fitness coaching. Telegram and Meta say their rules ban illegal drug sales.

For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of Epstein-related records. The files detail alleged sex trafficking by financier Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump now urges the nation to move on. Political momentum points firmly in the opposite direction. Justice department shuts the door on prosecutions Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has concluded. Congress required the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no basis for additional criminal cases. He confirmed the files contain emails, photographs, and written correspondence. He said such material alone fails to meet legal prosecution standards. The…