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Word Coin: A Global Identity and Financial Network

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Word Coin is a cryptocurrency project that aims to build a privacy-preserving global identity network called World ID, and to distribute its token (WLD) to every human on the planet. The project was founded in 2019 by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and is backed by prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz ( Wikipedia ) The Past of Word Coin Word Coin was started by a company called Tools for Humanity (TFH), which was founded by Sam Altman, Max Novendstern and Alex Blania in 2019 The company stated that its token (WLD) is intended to be a larger effort to drive a more unified and equitable global economy driven by the internet economy, although it will not be available in the USA The token is a Layer 2 Ethereum-based cryptocurrency that leverages the security of the Ethereum blockchain while having its own economy  The project raised an initial $25 million in October 2021, and an additional $100 million in six months, pushing the token’s value up to $3 billion. However, the proje
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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 not available in US stores. What happens now?

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Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are not available for sale in the US. A suspension that had never happened before and that somehow could mean a lot for Apple, especially since it happens in the period close to Christmas. What will happen now? Let's see. December 21 marked a significant day for Apple in the United States, with the halt of sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra of the second generation. This move was made necessary following the decision of the International Trade Commission (ITC) in response to a patent dispute with Masimo, a manufacturer of medical devices, regarding the sensor that monitors blood oxygen levels. The ITC's decision made the two models of Apple Watch no longer available on the US online Apple Store from December 21, and from December 24 also in physical stores in the United States. Apple: what will be the countermove? Apple had tried to obtain an extension of the sales block, but this request was rejected by the ITC. C
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Accuses Israel of Blocking Rafah Border Crossing

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 **Egyptian Foreign Minister Accuses Israel of Blocking Rafah Border Crossing** Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry listens to his French counterpart Catherine Colonna during a joint press conference at the Egyptian foreign ministry headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on October 16. *By Lucas Lilieholm, CNN* *Published on October 16, 2023* * original CNN article: Here In a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed his frustration over the lack of progress in reopening the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. Shoukry placed the blame squarely on Israel for the continued closure of the vital passage. "The Israeli government has not yet taken a position that would allow the crossing to be opened from the Gaza side, allowing the entry of aid or the exit of citizens from third countries," Shoukry stated. Egypt has been advocating for the swift reopening of the Rafah crossing, emphasizing its commitment to humanitar
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Anticipating the Highlights of IFA 2023

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The first weekend of September is entirely dedicated to the IFA. A comprehensive overview of this year's electronics fair. Berlin. The International Funkausstellung (IFA) is just around the corner. From Friday, September 1st to Monday, September 5th, the trade show for entertainment and consumer electronics will once again take place at the exhibition grounds in Berlin – and it's larger than last year. A total of 2,059 exhibitors from 48 countries await visitors at the electronics fair. In 2022, there were 900 fewer exhibitors, totaling 1,100 from 46 countries. A significant portion of the newly added exhibitors come from Asian countries, which were absent last year due to COVID-19 regulations: "We expect a considerable increase in exhibitors from China this year," says Sara Warneke, Managing Director of IFA's parent company, gfu. For those who want to test the latest tech trends and gadgets before their official release, the fair is the perfect place: here, you c
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Musk's Dream to Come True: Tesla Granted Approval for Diner and Drive-in Movie Supercharger in L.A.

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The Drive-in Movie, with 50s Diner and Supercharger, will be done: according to documents viewed by Teslarati, the Los Angeles Department of Construction and Security has given approval to the project that will arise in Los Angeles Tesla Revolutionizes Charging with Drive-in Cinema and Retro Diner in Los Angeles Elon Musk's dream, this time not too far-fetched, is about to materialize with the creation of a Tesla Supercharger featuring a Drive-in Movie and a 1950s-style diner, bridging one of the icons of the last century with one of the most cutting-edge technologies of the present. The project was unveiled during the recent Investor Day held in March, alongside innovations like wireless home charging, with the opening line, "We haven't forgotten to do amazing things." This charging, cinema, and dining hub will offer customers 32 charging stalls and two large high-resolution screens. Initially planned for Santa Monica at various locations, the plan changed course, fa
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Twitter Owner Elon Musk Bans International Actor James Woods from X Platform

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Business magnate and former owner of the X platform, previously known as Twitter, Elon Musk, has banned actor James Woods after a dispute between the two on the platform. Woods criticized "Musk" for his recent decision to remove the ban feature from the site, stating that if the decision "removes the ability to prevent coordinated harassment by trolls or organized political entities, then how will 'X' be any different from the dreadful function of Jack Dorsey's Twitter?" He added, "Musk, whom I defended once, is only doing this to protect his advertisers anyway; X users are just means to turn the platform into an e-commerce hub. The man I thought was a defender of free expression is just another greedy capitalist, disappointing but not surprising." Afterward, Woods shared an image revealing that he had been banned by Musk following the comments, and he commented, "It's your prerogative, sir. That's exactly my point of view. Have a
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Russian Spacecraft Sends Images of the Dark Side of the Moon

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Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, announced today that its spacecraft sent on a mission to the southern pole of the Moon has yielded its first results, which are currently being analyzed. The agency also released images of the Zeman crater on the lunar surface, captured by the spacecraft Luna-25. This spacecraft is scheduled to land on the Moon's southern pole on Monday after orbiting it for five days. Roscosmos stated that the Zeman crater is the third deepest crater on the Moon's southern hemisphere, with a diameter of 190 kilometers and a depth of eight kilometers. The data received so far provides information about the chemical elements present in the lunar soil and is expected to facilitate the work of devices designed to study the Moon's shallow surface. Additionally, Roscosmos reported that their equipment detected "impacts of small meteorites." Luna-25 entered lunar orbit on Wednesday, becoming the first Russian spacecraft to achieve this since 1976. R
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