Most Salvadorans think making Bitcoin legal tender was 'failure'
More than a year after Bitcoin became legal tender in El Salvador, a new poll Tuesday showed most people in the country consider the controversial move by President Nayib Bukele as a "failure."
Read moreClimate change may boost Arctic 'virus spillover' risk
A warming climate could bring viruses in the Arctic into contact with new environments and hosts, increasing the risk of "viral spillover", according to research published Wednesday.
Read moreRussia can rebuild military in 2-4 years: Estonia
Russia will likely need two to four years to rebuild its military to the strength before the Ukraine war, Estonia's defense minister said Tuesday, urging continued pressure to keep Moscow in check.
Read moreWarming waters 'key culprit' in Alaska crab mass die-off
Climate change is a prime suspect in a mass die-off of Alaska's snow crabs, experts say, after the state took the unprecedented step of canceling their harvest this season to save the species.
Read moreCentre Ioane extends New Zealand deal until after Rugby World Cup
Midfielder Rieko Ioane on Wednesday became the latest All Blacks star to extend his contract with New Zealand Rugby until after next year's Rugby World Cup.
Read moreUS confirms Saudi sentencing of American over tweets
The United States said Tuesday it was raising with Saudi Arabia a prison sentence handed to a US citizen over tweets critical of the kingdom, another source of tension between the historic allies.
Read moreUnited Airlines bullish on air travel despite inflation
United Airlines reported strong third-quarter results Tuesday and said it does not expect inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds to derail the travel industry's comeback.
Read moreLondon rapper Little Simz wins prestigious Mercury Prize
London rapper Little Simz on Tuesday won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for album "Sometimes I Might Be Introvert", beating off competition from "One Direction" singer Harry Styles, among others.
Read moreForest off bottom of Premier League, Zaha tames Wolves
Nottingham Forest edged off the bottom of the Premier League by holding out for a 0-0 draw at Brighton as Wilfried Zaha gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win over Wolves on Tuesday.
Read moreFalcao penalty snatches Rayo draw at Atletico, Sevilla hold Valencia
Former Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao earned Rayo Vallecano a 1-1 draw against his old side in La Liga with a 92nd minute penalty on Tuesday.
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