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  1. 1d ago

    Binance reports $3.64 billion in outflows after restoring withdrawals

    Binance recorded net outflows of approximately 3.64 billion dollars in the first nine and a half hours after it began restoring withdrawals on Sunday. The exchange processed 4.65 billion dollars in withdrawals and received 1.01 billion dollars in deposits. Binance said the outflows represented 2.1 percent of its 171 billion dollars in assets, and that withdrawal volumes had declined after an initial spike. Withdrawals were suspended after attackers drained roughly 6.3 billion dollars from the exchange’s hot wallets on Thursday. DefiLlama recorded 4.05 billion dollars in net outflows from Binance over 24 hours. During the same period, the next 10 largest exchanges it tracks saw combined net inflows of about 368 million dollars. Binance reopened all 15 networks and assets in its first phase and said it was still testing others. The FBI attributed the theft to North Korea’s TraderTraitor hacking group. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said the exchange had replenished 90 percent of the stolen assets and would cover the rest. Binance said it had readied 6.34 billion dollars to cover losses from the hack. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/binance-sees-364-billion-in-net-outflows-after-reopening-withdrawals-following-record-hack-30916

    Binance reports $3.64 billion in outflows after restoring withdrawals

  2. 1d ago

    Sperm count trends are mixed, and counts alone don’t measure fertility

    Michael Carroll, a reproductive scientist at Manchester Metropolitan University, says evidence points to a historical decline in sperm count and concentration over recent decades. But the pattern is inconsistent. A study of young men in Denmark found no decline between 1996 and 2022, while an Irish study of 15,000 men recorded a 23% increase in sperm concentration from 2008 to 2023. Carroll says sperm counts alone do not show how well sperm function or directly measure fertility. He cautions against focusing on just one factor in reproductive health, since conception is a complex process involving two people. Carroll says researchers still know little about how sperm find an egg, and that studies following populations over time would provide better evidence. He also cautions that testosterone promoted online as a quick way to feel more energetic can suppress the body’s own production and affect sperm production. The article notes that infertility has many possible causes, with about 30% attributed to women, 30% to men and 30% unexplained. Carroll says men diagnosed with low fertility or infertility may experience shame and question their identity and self-worth; he also says that much of the information circulating in today’s “infodemic” is incorrect. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/the-truth-about-testicles-are-we-facing-spermageddon-30939

    Sperm count trends are mixed, and counts alone don’t measure fertility

  3. 1d ago

    Scammers use AI-tailored fan mail to target writers

    Writers are getting more tailored scam emails that compliment their books and promise promotion in return for a few hundred dollars. The author explains that these messages seem to reference the writers’ own work and recounts responding to one that supposedly came from the Berlin Book Club. After several days of conversation about payment, the sender provided a postal address in the Philippines. The author located the address on Google Maps and shared the information with the country’s cybercrime authority, but did not send any money. The article links the emails to fraudulent operations in Southeast Asia, where individuals are compelled to deceive others. It references an operation last year at a location in Bamban, north of Manila, where authorities rescued almost 700 people who had been held and forced to work as fraudsters. The author also observes that these scam enterprises employ artificial intelligence and other technologies to tailor their tactics. Winston Casio, a spokesperson for the Philippines’ presidential anti-organized crime commission, stated that criminals have sufficient funds to bribe public officials and hinder police efforts. The author mentions that this experience altered their perception of those behind fake fan messages: some could be acting under duress, far from their homes. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/like-many-authors-im-bombarded-by-scam-fan-mail-i-wasnt-prepared-for-what-would-happen-when-i-wrote-back-30909

    Scammers use AI-tailored fan mail to target writers

  4. 1d ago

    Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet reimagined Shakespeare as a gang war

    In Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 adaptation of Romeo + Juliet, Shakespeare’s tale of a family rivalry is reimagined as a contemporary gang conflict in sun-scorched Verona Beach. The film retains Elizabethan verse while setting it against TV news reports, street violence and fast-paced action. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Romeo, and Claire Danes plays Juliet. The film marks its thirtieth anniversary this week. At the time, critics dismissed the film as vulgar and garish, but audiences turned out in large numbers. It made more than 147 million dollars against a budget of 14.5 million dollars, boosted in part by a soundtrack featuring The Cardigans, Everclear, Radiohead and Garbage. The article credits the performances of the young leads with helping engage high school students in Shakespeare. It argues that Luhrmann’s film arguably inspired later modernizations, a trend kicked off by the runaway success of the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You, and that a recent Broadway revival starring Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor borrowed its style and bombast. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/romeo-juliet-at-30-how-baz-luhrmann-made-teens-fall-in-love-with-shakespeare-30784

    Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet reimagined Shakespeare as a gang war

  5. 1d ago

    UK’s Be Ready campaign prompts varied responses to emergency advice

    The British government has introduced Be Ready, a campaign encouraging citizens to gather supplies in preparation for emergencies such as extreme weather or cyberattacks. Some stores ran out of baked beans and water following the announcement. Security Minister Dan Jarvis stated that those able to act on the guidance should do so. The piece’s writer, Polly Hudson, recounts asking friends how they would prepare, noting that their responses reveal differing attitudes toward fear and uncertainty. Hudson presents herself as nervous but quickly comforted by those who downplay the campaign. Her spouse claims he doesn’t need to get ready, trusting his ability to adapt and come up with solutions on his own. A friend is thinking about stashing significant sums of money at home, while others either already have provisions or keep neglecting to acquire them. Another acquaintance wasn't aware of the campaign and told Hudson to stop discussing it. Hudson links these responses to a desire to maintain a sense of control. She also references the defense secretary’s caution that the dangers are genuine and growing more prevalent across the nation. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/what-kind-of-prepper-are-you-30896

    UK’s Be Ready campaign prompts varied responses to emergency advice

  6. 1d ago

    Valkyries win first WNBA title as Williams scores 30 in Game 7

    The Golden State Valkyries have claimed their first WNBA title. Gabby Williams tallied 30 points, many coming during a strong second-half run, leading the team to an 68-63 victory over Atlanta in the deciding Game 7 of the championship series. The Valkyries started competing just two years ago. They advanced to the finals by defeating Dallas in the initial round and then taking down the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces, in a sweep. This was the inaugural Game 7 in WNBA finals history. The league introduced a best-of-seven series format last season, though Las Vegas had previously eliminated Phoenix in four games. Golden State took a 14-12 lead after the opening quarter before failing to score a field goal until three minutes were left in the second period. During that stretch, Atlanta went on a 9-0 scoring run. The Valkyries missed their initial 10 three-point shots until Kayla Thornton connected with one. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/gabby-williams-powers-valkyries-past-dream-in-game-7-for-historic-wnba-title-30857

    Valkyries win first WNBA title as Williams scores 30 in Game 7

  7. 2d ago

    Zion Suzuki own goal gives Fulham a draw against Aston Villa

    Aston Villa's attempt to secure a fifth victory in six Premier League matches was thwarted by an own goal from Zion Suzuki, allowing Fulham to equalise. Villa had gone ahead in the thirty-ninth minute when Nicolas Jackson controlled Johan Manzambi’s through ball and scored his fifth league goal in as many games. Fulham found their equaliser midway through the second half: after saving an Alex Iwobi header, Suzuki inexplicably dropped the ball over the goal line from Iwobi’s ensuing corner. Villa had an opportunity to take the lead earlier, but John McGinn struck the crossbar with a penalty awarded after Sander Berge was judged to have handled the ball. Fulham had plenty of possession and had earned seven points from their last three league matches. The result came ahead of Villa’s trip to Barcelona on Tuesday and their match against Manchester United the following Sunday. Away from the pitch, Villa fans voiced their views on the dispute between club chair Nassef Sawiris and pundit Jamie Carragher. Carragher had admitted his words were “clumsy and wrong” after telling Villa supporters to “shut the f**k up” as they reacted angrily to his claim that Unai Emery should want to manage Manchester United if Michael Carrick were sacked. Sawiris had said he would initiate legal action. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/zion-suzuki-horror-own-goal-haunts-aston-villa-to-hand-fulham-equaliser-30726

    Zion Suzuki own goal gives Fulham a draw against Aston Villa

  8. 2d ago

    A partner’s patience helps a woman navigate her fear of flying

    In September 2023, roughly a year after her second divorce, a 59-year-old woman gave Bumble another shot and met Kev at a bar in a bayside suburb of Melbourne. She told him she had a strong fear of flying and wouldn’t make a great travel partner. Expecting him to finish his beer and wish her well, she was taken aback when he asked about her anxiety and said they could experience Australia without getting on a plane. They met again the next week before Kev returned to Newcastle. About six weeks later, he said he didn’t think a long-distance relationship could work. They stayed in touch, and Kev returned to Melbourne to visit family at Christmas. They met on Boxing Day and again the next day. Thinking it might be the last time she’d see him, she wrote him a card thanking him for giving her hope and saying she would have given a relationship with him 100% if circumstances had been different. By New Year’s Eve, he had messaged to say he missed her. A few weeks later, he returned to Melbourne, where they both now live, and they went on their first road trip together. Three and a half years later, she says he has never pressured her to fly. He helps her take trips at her own pace and considers anxiety triggers such as elevators and staying high up in hotels. She says his patience has helped reduce her anxiety, though flying remains a major fear. They plan to travel to central Australia in 2027. https://ekonomininsesi.com/en/the-moment-i-knew-he-loved-to-travel-i-had-a-fear-of-flying-i-expected-him-to-skol-his-beer-and-wish-me-well-30882

    A partner’s patience helps a woman navigate her fear of flying
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