Bitcoin plunges as crypto fans didn’t get everything they wanted from Trump

Bitcoin hit record $109,000 on Inauguration Day but has dropped 23 percent since.

Source: Ars Technica

Rwanda slams UK sanctions over DR Congo violence

Kigali condemns London's sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as 'punitive measures'.

Source: Al Jazeera

Key takeaways from Syria’s National Dialogue conference

Syria's National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution - but few details emerge after a day of workshops.

Source: Al Jazeera

Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned on Tuesday

He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of …

Source: NPR

Here’s how the new Alexa+ could change the price of Amazon Prime

Amazon revealed its $19.99 Alexa+ service, which will tap generative AI to perform more advanced tasks. Prime members won’t have to pay extra for it — for now.

Source: MarketWatch

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)

As TV operating systems become smarter, they present new privacy concerns. Here's what automatic content recognition (ACR) is all about - and why you should consider turning it off.

Source: ZDNet

Google is now lets you delete personal info directly from Search - here's how

It's one of the simplest ways to remove your personal information online.

Source: ZDNet

Struggling soup kitchens and hospitals in Sudan face uncertainty amid U.S. aid freeze

When President Trump ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, no one felt the impact more than the people of Sudan. Two years of civil war has left more than …

Source: CBS News

Newsom orders parole board to assess public risk if Menendez brothers freed

California governor’s intervention could offer avenue of freedom for siblings jailed over 1989 LA killing of parents

The California governor has ordered the state parole board to examine whether the …

Source: The Guardian

Google Password Manager finally syncs to iOS—here’s how

Chrome for iOS no longer syncs solely to iCloud.

Source: Ars Technica

Want your Safari to default to ChatGPT for search? Here's how to do it

Say goodbye to Google. You can now use ChatGPT as your default search engine in Safari.

Source: ZDNet

EU training for Ukraine forces doesn't always hit the mark

European forces have trained tens of thousands of Ukrainians since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago. But soldiers tell DW the trainings don't always suit their needs.

Source: Deutsche Welle