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BlockDAG (BDAG) is rapidly carving its niche in cryptocurrency. Its presale has crossed the $6.3 million mark, signalling strong investor interest that dwarfs the ongoing narratives around Cardano and Toncoin. As the crypto market navigates through waves of volatility and growth spurts, BlockDAG emerges as a formidable player, showcasing its potential to redefine blockchain technology. Toncoin’s Market Surge: A Glimpse into Future Potential Due to strategic endorsements and notable partnerships, Toncoin has…

Robert Kennedy Jr. and a super PAC backing his 2024 presidential campaign have raised $50 million, according to new federal election records released Wednesday. Half of that staggering cash haul has come from two people.  Timothy Mellon, a Republican megadonor who backed Donald Trump’s failed 2020 reelection campaign, has donated $15 million to the pro-Kennedy super PAC, American Values 2024. Mellon is an heir to the Mellon banking fortune. Gavin de Becker, who leads Kennedy’s private security team, has…

The autonomous mining experts at SafeAI have collaborated with Japanese Obayashi Corp. to build a first-of-its-kind, self-driving battery electric haul truck, paving the way for other companies to upgrade their existing equipment assets to reach their sustainability goals. It’s important to note here that this really might be a “first-of-its-kind” conversion. While autonomous drive and electrification upfits have been implemented independently, the companies claim that is the first time an…

Conventional Cat 777 shown; via Caterpillar. Heavy equipment giant Caterpillar will work with aggregates producer CRH to put its 70- to 100-ton battery electric off-highway mining trucks to the test — marking the first time a truck like this has been evaluated by the aggregate industry. In addition to ensuring that the next-generation electric trucks from Caterpillar can address safety, performance, operational, and compliance needs of CRH’s $20 billion aggregates business, the test…

It's been over 3.5 months since NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft dropped off its precious sample of asteroid dust, and scientists have finally managed to get the lid off the sample container.Now, the team can finally complete the steps needed to disassemble the Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) container, and access the rocks and dirt collected from asteroid Bennu. Once retrieved, the sample can be divvied up and distributed to science teams around the world."Finally having the TAGSAM head open and full…

The DCEU might’ve died a watery death with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, expiring just 10 years into its existence whereas the 15-year-old MCU shows no signs of stopping, but the final entry in the franchise has just gained a major win over Marvel Studios’ The Marvels. Over its second weekend in theaters, the Jason Momoa sequel managed to easily surf past the $200 million mark at the global box office. Meanwhile, The Marvels — which went down in history as the lowest-grossing MCU movie of all time last November —…

Electric scooters have become a pretty common sight on city streets, as they transport people from place to place … but what if they could do more? The cargo-hauling Scootility "utility scooter" was designed with that very question in mind.Currently in functional prototype form, the Scootility is being developed by a Vancouver-based electric mobility startup of the same name.The vehicle's most prominent feature is its 140-liter lockable weatherproof cargo box, which can be quickly taken off and swapped for another as…

Good etiquette dictates that we should be polite to others. That includes not cutting in line, talking with strangers politely, and generally treating others the way you would want them to treat you. The adults in this Redditor’s story either didn’t get the memo or were having a really bad day.The user skwerlmasta75 shared an instance from his teenage years on r/MaliciousCompliance. Karma rewarded this ’90s kid with some cash for his attempts to be polite. And the rude man and woman also learned a lesson. Entitled and…

The 46er cargo ebike from Germany's Benno Bikes rides with the tag line "agility meets capability" and is presented in a number of nifty setup options, is available in two Bosch Performance configurations, and can be had with dual batteries for up to 150 miles of hauling.We've seen a number of cargo ebikes make a play as a family car replacement for certain situations – such as taking the youngsters to school in the fresh air when the weather's kind or allowing riders to do the weekly shop without generating tailpipe…

Fat-tire ebike maker Rattan has launched a rugged cargo hauler called the Quercus that's billed as the "natural choice for commuters, shoppers, and anyone seeking an eco-friendly and convenient transportation solution."Possibly the headline feature here is the dual-battery option where the 960-Wh, 80-mile (128-km) UL-certified downtube battery made up of Samsung 21700 cells can be paired with a range extender for the potential of more than 100 miles between top-ups.The Quercus also features a 750-W hub motor that peaks at…