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A coalition of law enforcement agencies coordinated by Europol announced Monday the shuttering of cryptocurrency laundering service Cryptomixer. Europol confirmed the seizure in a press release, where it called Cryptomixer “the platform of choice for cybercriminals seeking to launder illegal proceeds from a variety of criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, ransomware attacks, and payment card fraud.” Since 2016, Europol said, Cryptomixer facilitated the laundering of 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in Bitcoin. Hackers and other criminals use laundering services such as Cryptomixer to obfuscate and hide the provenance of their cryptocurrency. By design, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 12:50 PM ET, Mon December 1, 2025 Bookings are now open for Riverside Luxury Cruises’ 2027 season in Europe. Sailings are available from early spring through late December, with trips ranging from three to 23 nights. Early booking discounts of up to 18 percent off 2027 are available now. The line is also adding several new expert-led theme cruises to its 2026 sailing schedule, such as the “Pearls of the Danube Golf Cruise” and the “Hops & Heritage: Cruising Through Centuries of Brewing Craftmanship” itinerary. Travelers can save up to 15 percent of 2026 savings when…
Planned data center construction shows no signs of fading, with new additions to require 2.7x — nearly triple — the sector’s current demand for electricity over the next decade, according to a new report from BloombergNEF. By 2035, data centers will draw 106 gigawatts, up sharply from the 40 gigawatts they use today. Much of that growth will occur in more rural areas as facilities grow in size and as sites near urban areas become scarce, BloombergNEF said. Driving part of the growth is the sheer scale of planned data centers. Today, only 10% of data centers draw more than…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:10 PM ET, Mon December 1, 2025 American Cruise Lines is sailing into 2026 with some big new developments, including three new ships and 11 new itineraries. The company will also help celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, visiting nearly 200 domestic ports across the nation.The brand’s new itineraries range from 15-day “Northwest National Parks Cruises” to 11-day “Great Smoky Mountains Cruises.” Travelers can also enjoy new routes in the Mississippi River and its tributaries, like the 9-day “Arkansas River Cruise”between Memphis and Tulsa. Three new itineraries are also available on the Great Lakes. “American has…
The AI boom is proving to be a windfall for construction workers building the massive data centers that power it all. According to The Wall Street Journal, workers moving into data-center construction are seeing pay jumps of 25% to 30% compared to their previous jobs — and in some cases, much more. Among them is DeMond Chambliss, who traded his small drywall business in Columbus, Ohio, for a supervisor role overseeing 200 workers at a data center site. He now makes over $100,000 annually. “I pinch myself going to work every day,” the 51-year-old tells the Journal. In Oregon, electrical…
Students applying to college know they can’t — or at least shouldn’t — use AI chatbots to write their essays and personal statements. So it might come as a surprise that some schools are now using artificial intelligence to read them.AI tools are now being incorporated into how student applications are screened and analyzed, admissions directors say. It can be a delicate topic, and not all colleges are eager to talk about it, but higher education is among the many industries where artificial intelligence is rapidly taking on tasks once reserved for humans.In some cases, schools are quietly slipping AI…
New York State is inviting visitors to discover reimagined escapes, vibrant traditions and new inspired ways to experience the beauty of the winter season.I LOVE NY Executive Director of Tourism Ross D. Levi said in a statement, “Winter in New York State is where excitement meets relaxation. Every region offers something extraordinary, from world-class ski destinations and luxurious new hotels to charming small towns and unique seasonal events that warm the soul.” He added, “From cozy spa experiences to snowy adventures, New York in winter is the perfect time for travelers to connect and enjoy everything they love, and it’s…
Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, announced on Monday that his phone wallpaper app Panels is shutting down. Fans had high hopes for Brownlee’s foray into app development, given his reputation as an eagle-eyed tech reviewer who has amassed more than 20 million followers on YouTube. He’s so influential that some blamed his commentary on Humane AI and Fisker for those companies’ eventual failures. (We think the real issue is that you shouldn’t raise $230 million if you have no product.) Yet from the time Brownlee launched Panels in September 2024, the app struggled to find an audience of its…
BANGKOK (AP) — Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.The report released Tuesday likens the situation to the “Great Divergence” of the industrial revolution, when many Western countries saw rapid modernization while others fell behind.Questions over…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:25 PM ET, Mon December 1, 2025 Royal Caribbean International’s new private destination in The Bahamas is still on track to open later this month. Crew members are working hard to put the finishing touches on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island before its scheduled opening on December 23. “We’re so excited for guests to experience our newest exclusive destination in just a few weeks,” a company spokesperson wrote in an email to TravelPulse.Fans of the cruise line were worried the opening might be delayed, because the company recently canceled a sneak peek preview of the destination.…