Crypto platform Binance bails out rival FTX with merger

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in what appears to be a bailout of FTX.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/binance-ftx-merger-1.6644615?cmp=rss

'Maximus' the T. Rex skull going up for auction

One of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skulls ever found is going up for auction at Sotheby's in New York. The fossil of one of the most vicious predators of all time was found in South Dakota.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/maximus-the-t-rex-skull-going-up-for-auction-1.6644620?cmp=rss

Climate conference hears loss of Arctic summer sea ice now inevitable by 2050

A new report from dozens of international scientists says it's inevitable the Arctic will lose its entire summer sea cover at least once over the next generation and probably a lot more often than that.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/arctic-sea-ice-cop-27-1.6643783?cmp=rss

Iran judiciary officials to deal with indicted protesters in a 'firm' manner

Iran's courts will deal firmly with anyone who causes disruption or commits crimes during a wave of anti-government protests, the judiciary said on Tuesday, signalling the authorities intend to hand down harsh sentences to convicted demonstrators.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-judicitary-amini-protesters-1.6644099?cmp=rss

'Exceptional' find of ancient bronze statues uncovered in Tuscany

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered more than two dozen beautifully preserved bronze statues dating back to ancient Roman times in thermal baths in Tuscany, in what experts are hailing as a sensational find.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/italy-tuscany-bronze-statues-1.6644090?cmp=rss

Chinese social media scrubbed of reports of pandemic-related arrests

Police in northeastern China said that seven people have been arrested following a clash between residents and authorities enforcing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/china-covid-restriction-arrests-1.6644059?cmp=rss