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Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures

Democrats block stablecoin bill as they raise concerns about Trump's crypto ventures

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to regulate stablecoins, a form of cryptocurrency, after arguing that the bill needed stronger protections and airing concerns that it could help President Donald Trump enrich himself.
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Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A Yellowstone National park visitor from Florida was gored by a bison — the first such violent encounter of 2025 — just weeks into the busy summer season.
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Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

Eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side, according to science

NEW YORK (AP) — Eggs are less likely to crack when they fall on their side, according to experiments with over 200 eggs.
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X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The social media platform X said Thursday it has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ’s account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order — the latest measure targeting a key rival of President Recep Tay
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Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity's safeguard against the 'impending robotocracy'

Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity's safeguard against the 'impending robotocracy'

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has said that religious faith should serve as humanity’s safeguard amid rapidly advancing technology and what he described as the “impending robotocracy.
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States sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging

States sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Seventeen states are suing President Donald Trump 's administration for withholding billions of dollars for building more electric vehicle chargers, according to a federal lawsuit announced Wednesday.
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Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or 1-year prison sentence

Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or 1-year prison sentence

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of $7,700 or serving 12 months in prison — the minimum penalty for the offense — for violating wildlife conservation laws.
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Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says

Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says

Wildfires driven by climate change contribute to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs from wildfire smoke in the United States, according to a new study.
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Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast prompts search for suspect

Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast prompts search for suspect

NESKOWIN, Ore. (AP) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is searching for the person who stabbed a baby seal multiple times on a beach in Oregon.
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Power utility TransAlta expects Alberta data centre deal this year

Power utility TransAlta expects Alberta data centre deal this year

CALGARY — Power producer TransAlta Corp. is hoping to sign agreements this year with prospective Alberta data centre partners that would draw on natural gas-fired electricity it generates in the province.
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