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Oops, I did it again: I wore an exoskeleton to the world’s biggest tech show, walking the streets and casinos of Las Vegas with a robot powering my legs. I don’t mean I briefly tried a new gadget there. I mean that for the second year in a row, robotic legs helped me walk the miles it takes to do my job at CES.But this year, I found it easier — because a fanny pack was my exoskeleton of choice.Exoskeletons aren’t just for military, construction, and hospitals anymore. There’s a growing category of stripped-down hip-, knee-, and ankle-mounted versions for…

Bitcoin (BTC) attempted a rebound past $90,000 at Wednesday’s Wall Street open as markets awaited US macro cues.Key points:Bitcoin struggles to hold a $90,000 uptick as gold surges and US dollar strength crumbles.The Federal Reserve interest-rate decision sees flat moves on stocks.Bitcoin traders sit and wait for an inevitable range breakout.$90,000 proves too much for Bitcoin bullsData from TradingView showed BTC/USD almost hitting $90,500 before giving up its gains, dipping to $88,800. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUS markets opened flat on the day ahead of a new decision on interest-rate changes from the Federal Reserve.As Cointelegraph reported, expectations were for…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Comfort is non-negotiable for me at this point, and honestly, my tolerance for stiff denim is at an all-time low. If a pair of jeans requires sucking in, sitting awkwardly or counting down the minutes until I can change, it’s getting benched. That’s exactly why comfy, stretchy jeans have slowly pushed my leggings (and stiff denim) to the back of the closet. Stretchy denim pants give me the same ease I’m looking for on lazy days . . . but…

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Kazeem Yusuf, on Wednesday, told the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that N4.6 billion was transferred from the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Mr Yusuf said this in his evidence at a hearing in the trial of a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Others are a former governor Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto State; his son Sagir and Dalhatu Investment Limited, owned by Mr Bafarawa and his son They face 25 counts of misappropriation, criminal breach…

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the passing of business mogul, Adekunle Ojora, stressing that he built a living legacy of integrity, wisdom, and dedication. Ojora reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 93. In a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki, the family said Ojora passed away “in full submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT).” Responding to the news of his death, Obasanjo, while commiserating with the entire members of the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, said, the country lost a notable captain of industry and commerce. He stated that…

Anambra State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, Mr Okey Ezenwa has charged the zonal and Local government Ambassadors of the group to trumpet the policies, achievements and objectives of the President Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians. Chief Ezenwa gave the charge on Wednesday in Awka while inaugurating the Zonal and Local Government coordinators of RHA in Anambra State. RHA is a political pressure group, an offshoot of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is working for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Ezenwa, the Anambra coordinator of the group, described the leaders at…

Police in Nasarawa State have foiled an armed robbery in Akwanga, arresting two suspects while three others remain at large, the Ssate command confirmed. According to a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ranham Nansel, the incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, when five armed men stormed a Mobile Filling Station along the Akwanga–Keffi Road. Nansel stated that the assailants reportedly tied up the security guard on duty, broke into the office, and made away with an undisclosed sum of money. He stated that patrol teams from the Akwanga Division responded immediately to the distress call. “A…

Real Madrid’s manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, has hailed Jude Bellingham as a “leader” and believes the midfielder will be the “cornerstone of this team for many years.” Arbeloa made these comments during a press conference before their upcoming Champions League match against Benfica. If Madrid wins against the Portuguese giants, they will secure a spot in the knockout stage. Bellingham has been in good form since Arbeloa took over from Xabi Alonso, scoring in their 6-1 victory against Monaco last week. “Besides his footballing ability, I’ve seen a player who wants to be a leader and a role model,” Arbeloa said.…

An Edo State-based doctor, Abu Ibrahim, who was kidnapped alongside his now deceased brother, was discharged from the hospital on Monday. His father, Tahir Momoh, who disclosed this to The PUNCH on Wednesday, said that his son is currently recuperating at home. In a statement by Ibrahim, his father, who made it available to our correspondent on Wednesday, he commended those who stood with his family in a moment he described as “dark and frightening.” While praying that his brother’s soul rest in peace, he promised to carry his memory every day, praying to God for wisdom, strength, and grace…

Operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command have dismantled a cult killing network linked to the recent cult clashes in Ughelli town. The command said the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence in Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that following the recent cult clashes and killings in Ughelli and other parts of Delta State, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, directed an intensified, intelligence-led manhunt for cultists and other violent criminal elements across the state. In line with this directive, the CP-SAT operatives, led by…