Author: Rachel Maddow

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dropping below €75,000 as cryptocurrency markets extended their post-October decline.European trading saw Bitcoin lose over 5%, pushing the digital currency further into negative territory.After peaking near €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin entered a prolonged slide triggered by heavy liquidations and widespread sell-offs.In November, Bitcoin dropped more than 16%, briefly approaching €74,000.Other major cryptocurrencies also fell Monday, with Ethereum and Solana losing over 5% and continuing October’s downward trend.Bitcoin briefly stabilized last month, but each recovery proved short-lived as prices resumed their fall. Investors Abandon Risky Assets Stocks have fallen in recent weeks as investors adopt…

Researchers recorded over 237 cyberattacks on space infrastructure from 2023 through 2025.Experts warn that hackers now threaten satellites and communication systems worldwide.Between January 2023 and July 2025, attackers hit the space sector during the Gaza conflict.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich collected data from social media, news outlets, and cybercrime forums to track attacks on Israel and international agencies.June 2025 saw the sharpest rise in activity, when Israel and Iran triggered 72 cyber operations in one month.Report author Clémence Poirier stated this spike represents almost one-third of all incidents in the study.Researchers observed that cyberattacks against space…

Federal workers will receive back pay, and planned layoffs have been averted following the approval of a new funding deal. The agreement ends the longest U.S. government shutdown in history and restores stability for thousands of employees. The funding package ensures that furloughed federal workers are fully compensated for the time they were off work. Officials say this measure will provide immediate financial relief and help employees recover from the disruptions caused by the shutdown. In addition to back pay, the agreement rescinds previously planned layoffs across federal agencies. Lawmakers highlighted that protecting jobs is essential to maintain operational capacity…

Ukraine hit two oil tankers only hours before drones struck a major Russian terminal.Sea drones attacked the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk around 4AM, local media reported.The assaults came shortly after Ukraine targeted two tankers in the Black Sea near Turkey. Emergency Crews Manage Explosions and Fires Rescue teams saved both crews after the attacks triggered immediate coast guard operations.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and caught fire 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli while sailing empty to Novorossiysk.The second tanker, Virat, suffered damage 35 nautical miles from the Turkish coast shortly afterward.Officials confirmed both ships belong to Russia’s aging fleet used…

Measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, but health experts warn of a growing resurgence. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 47 per cent rise in measles cases across Europe and Central Asia last year, driven largely by declining vaccination rates. Officials note that worldwide progress in reducing infections and deaths is slipping. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children under five. That compares with 780,000 deaths in 2000. The WHO stressed that every preventable death remains unacceptable. Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives globally since 2000. Infections Climb as Coverage Falls Health authorities recorded…

A group of tourists tackled the difficult O Circuit trail despite worsening weather. Lack of park rangers and inaccurate forecasts contributed to the decision. Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, in icy and remote Patagonia, attracts 250,000 to 300,000 visitors annually. Thousands attempt its famous trekking routes. On 17 November, a sudden violent blizzard struck the O Circuit. Five trekkers died, and dozens became stranded for hours in whiteout conditions. Although extreme weather caused the disaster, it exposed ongoing safety problems in Patagonia’s parks, which have drawn widespread criticism. The Trekkers’ Struggle About 30 international hikers departed the Los Perros…

Dozens of demonstrators gathered in central Paris to denounce rising gender-based violence and honour recent victims.Activist Marie-Josée, 78, spoke of constant overwhelm as the crowd remembered five women killed last week by partners or ex-partners.The protest coincided with the government receiving a report urging a major overhaul of France’s domestic abuse response.Officials submitted the report to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending a dedicated magistrate to handle intrafamilial violence cases.Le Parisien revealed the document ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, warning that domestic abuse requires a comprehensive strategy. Statistics Reveal Growing Crisis Despite years of…

Japan launched a new program to reduce overtourism in hotspots like Tokyo and Kyoto. The Japan National Tourism Organisation, together with All Nippon Airways, offers free domestic flights to UK and European travellers. The campaign runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and aims to guide visitors to lesser-known regions, easing pressure on major destinations. The initiative forms part of the “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” scheme, which lets eligible economy passengers book up to two free domestic flights with an international ticket by 31 January. Passengers can schedule these domestic flights anytime after that date. The offer lets…

The UN climate summit failed to deliver a clear plan to phase out fossil fuels, leaving the EU increasingly isolated. COP30 in Belém concluded with a final text that offered no roadmap, prompting critics to call it an empty deal and a moral failure. The United States withdrew from climate negotiations, creating both a political and financial gap, while President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a con job. Countries heavily dependent on fossil-fuel revenue, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, opposed any target or timeline for phasing out fossil fuels. One day before the summit ended, the EU threatened…

Astronomers discovered Theia, the planet that helped form the Moon, likely formed closer to the Sun than Earth.For billions of years, scientists lacked direct chemical evidence to trace Theia’s origin.The giant impact theory proposes Theia collided with early Earth about 4.5 billion years ago.Debris from that collision coalesced into the Moon, incorporating material from both Earth and Theia.The theory has guided lunar science since Apollo astronauts returned the first rock samples.Researchers in France, Germany, and the United States analyzed ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to identify Theia’s source.Jake Foster of the Royal Observatory Greenwich said the study almost precisely traces…