Author: OMN AI

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had intended to give a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and described the incident. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered almost all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Nearly All Misplaced Bitcoin Bithumb said it retrieved 99.7 percent…

Researchers say testing menstrual blood could offer a simple alternative to cervical screening.A sanitary pad with a sample strip can detect human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers.Women could use the test at home, avoiding invasive clinical procedures. Researchers in China compared menstrual blood samples with clinician-collected cervical samples.The study involved 3,068 women aged 20 to 54 with regular menstrual cycles.Findings were published in the BMJ. The pad-based test detected serious cervical cell abnormalities with 94.7% sensitivity.This matched the accuracy of samples collected by clinicians.Specificity was slightly lower, but negative results proved equally reliable. Experts say the method could help…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not set a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It states the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had already…

A major review published in The Lancet finds most statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs. Researchers analysed 19 randomised trials involving 124,000 people followed for over four years. Evidence supported only muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects, including liver test changes and tissue swelling. The study found no strong evidence linking statins to memory loss, depression, sleep problems, or nerve damage. Lead author Christina Reith said benefits clearly outweigh risks for most patients. Experts called for updated labels to reduce misinformation and help patients make informed decisions.

The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face massive financial penalties. The European Commission said the video app breached EU online safety rules. Officials reached this decision after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s features shape user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental wellbeing. Investigators focused on autoplay and endless content feeds. They said these features can harm users, particularly children. Regulators also said TikTok did not implement enough safeguards to reduce these risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The firm called…

Pressure Builds Ahead of 2027 Deadline From January 2027, companies importing oil and gas into the European Union will be required to understandingly monitor, report, and verify methane emissions tied to their supplies. As that deadline approaches, a group of US lawmakers is urging Brussels not to water down the rules—particularly for American energy producers. In a letter seen by Euronews, 24 members of Congress argue that the EU’s methane regulation is essential for cutting emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas, which is far more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term. They warn that granting exemptions to US…

Tech Slide Sparks Broad Market Losses Wall Street retreated sharply on Thursday after shares in Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major US indexes lower and unsettling markets well beyond equities. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, marking its sixth decline in seven sessions since hitting a record high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 606 points. The Nasdaq slid 1.5%, weighed down heavily by big tech. Alphabet’s decline came despite stronger-than-expected quarterly profits. Investors instead focused on the company’s warning that capital spending could surge to around $180 billion this year, far exceeding analysts’ forecasts. The news revived concerns…

Hidden-market sellers promote unlicensed weight-loss drugs through WhatsApp and Telegram giveaways.They offer injectable medicines such as retatrutide as competition prizes. The Guardian found groups using countdowns and peer sharing to pressure users.Experts warn these tactics pose serious health risks. None of the promoted drugs hold UK approval.Law allows weight-loss injections only with prescriptions from licensed providers. Some sellers disguise drug sales as fitness or coaching programmes.Researchers say these practices trivialise medical risks and bypass safeguards.

For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The files reveal years of alleged sex trafficking by the wealthy financier. President Donald Trump now urges Americans to move on. Washington, however, shows little sign of letting the story fade. Justice department completes its review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has concluded. Congress mandated the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no grounds for new criminal charges. He confirmed the files contain emails, photographs, and extensive correspondence. He added that material alone cannot justify prosecutions.…

Researchers argue ultra-processed foods should be regulated like cigarettes due to addiction risks and health harms.A study from Harvard, the University of Michigan, and Duke University found strong parallels with tobacco.They say UPFs are engineered to drive cravings and overconsumption through reward pathways.Marketing claims such as “low fat” were compared to historic cigarette healthwashing.The authors urged stricter regulation, shifting responsibility from consumers to food manufacturers.Some experts warned comparisons risk overreach but agreed stronger action is needed.