Deciding when to retire is one of those big, scary life decisions. The answer is different for everyone. Federal benefits experts can provide advice but perhaps no one “right” answer. We’ve surveyed our readers here at Federal News Network about … [Continue reading] about Choosing when to retire: More complicated than ever?
Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists
An obstacle to large-scale bitcoin mining is finding enough cheap energy to run the huge, power-gobbling computer arrays that create and transact cryptocurrency. One mining operation in central New York came up with a novel solution that has alarmed … [Continue reading] about Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists
EU agencies crack down on pandemic recovery fund fraud
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — European Union agencies are launching a year-long operation to crack down on fraud targeting the bloc’s multibillion-euro COVID-19 pandemic recovery fund, EU police agency Europol announced Friday. Operation Sentinel … [Continue reading] about EU agencies crack down on pandemic recovery fund fraud
With latest mission, China renews space cooperation vow
BEIJING (AP) — Shortly ahead of sending a new three-person crew to its space station, China on Friday renewed its commitment to international cooperation in the peaceful use of space. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said sending humans … [Continue reading] about With latest mission, China renews space cooperation vow
Cyberattack disrupts services at Ecuador’s largest bank
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Customers of Ecuador’s largest bank continued to experience service disruptions on Friday following a cyberattack on the institution several days earlier. Long lines formed outside Pichincha bank branches and thousands of … [Continue reading] about Cyberattack disrupts services at Ecuador’s largest bank