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Share this article Mastercard today announced the “Mastercard Crypto Credential,” a feature that allows users of cryptocurrency exchanges to send and receive cryptocurrency through an alias, similar to name service solutions such as the Ethereum Name Service. The announcement video outlines a process similar to a wire transfer: users receive an alias to send and receive funds between supported exchanges, and this alias is verified for wallet compatibility, preventing the transaction if the wallet does not support the asset or blockchain, preventing loss of funds.An example of a transaction conducted using the Mastercard Crypto Credential. Image: MastercardLive trading functionality has…
Jacqueline Stewart is stepping down as director of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of Chicago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that Museum veteran Amy Homma will succeed Stewart as museum president and director.Stewart, a noted film scholar and host of Turner Classic Movies, helped steer the Academy Museum through its opening phase and subsequently led the museum, serving as the museum's chief artistic and programming officer from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he helped make new galleries bilingual and oversaw the opening of many exhibitions, including Black…
Don Henley is best known among fans as the lead singer, drummer and leader of the Eagles, but the iconic singer-songwriter also has great taste in real estate, as evidenced by these photos of his incredible estate holdings.Where does Don Henley live?Henry owns many beautiful homes across the United States and currently resides in his native Texas after living in Los Angeles for several years. However, in recent years he has made some real estate deals in California, purchasing two very different luxury properties.Henry purchased the three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,827-square-foot historic Spanish-style bungalow in West Hollywood in April 2018 for $2.212…
DUBAI: Worried about whether your child will grow up to be happy and successful? Give them a baby-sized broom. Apparently, chores are a great way to help kids grow up to not only be more successful, but also to be happier adults. Studies have shown that household chores in children's lives are associated with greater happiness and success in adulthood, so ignore the complaints about tedious chores and put in place a system to encourage your kids to complete routine household tasks regularly. Develop a strong work ethic early on Dr Habib Abdullah, a child clinical psychologist at Danat Al…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, paring gains in May that were on track to be Wall Street's best month in six months.The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in midday trading, down from a record high it reached last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 354 points, or 0.9%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.3%, a day after hitting a record high.American Airlines Group The airline's shares were led lower after it cut its outlook for spring profits and other financial targets. The company said fuel costs may be…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Dozens of passengers were injured on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 when severe turbulence caused their oxygen masks to detach. Reuters/Correspondent The turbulence on a fatal Singapore Airlines flight was so severe that the plane fell 178 feet in four seconds.Investigators say G-forces inside the plane caused passengers to be thrown from their seats. The unrest in Myanmar's skies has left one person dead and more than 100 injured, some seriously. Investigators say last week's fatal Singapore Airlines crash caused severe turbulence that caused the plane to plummet 178 feet…
In this Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A, we feature Dylan Diamond, co-founder and CEO of Saturn. Diamond and co-founder Max Baron launched Saturn, a calendar app, in 2017 while they were students at the University of Pennsylvania to “support the day-to-day complexities of high school, especially its chaotic block schedules.”Image courtesy of Saturn. Dylan Diamond. When did you start the side business that became Saturn and what was the catalyst?In 2015, I developed an app for school that eventually became the foundation for Saturn. At the time, I was a senior at Staples High School in Connecticut, and at the beginning…
This article is part of a series marking the first 100 days of the full implementation of the European Digital Services Act. You can find the other articles in the series here.The European Digital Services Act (DSA) introduces a range of new regulatory obligations and is likely to create a vibrant business ecosystem centred around helping platforms and governments meet the compliance requirements and opportunities set out in the law.Existing companies may adapt their business models to meet the needs of DSA and develop new business solutions and units, and entirely new companies may emerge to take advantage of the…
Fayetteville, Arkansas – Arkansas is making its 35th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. Arkansas (43-14), the No. 5 seed nationally and the top seed in the Fayetteville Region, is scheduled to host No. 2 seed Louisiana Tech (45-17), No. 3 seed Kansas State (32-24) and No. 4 seed SEMO (34-25) at Baum-Walker Stadium from May 31 through June 3. Arkansas will open the tournament against SEMO on Friday, May 31 at 2 p.m. on ESPN+. The Razorbacks are hosting the regional tournament for the 11th time in program history and sixth in the past seven seasons, maintaining home-field advantage…
Credit: iStock/SvetaP DNA double helix: iStock/Kagenmi A study led by Tufts University in Boston showed that a higher combined score on eight heart-healthy behaviors was associated with slower cellular aging as measured by epigenetic biomarkers. The research team also found that a one standard deviation (SD) increase in their score was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death during the follow-up period. Epigenetic age biomarkers were positively affected by a healthy lifestyle, with the most pronounced effects seen in people with genetic markers of premature aging. “Our findings indicate that engaging in heart-healthy behaviors and managing heart…