A little-known blockchain network just scored $355 million from investors. The company behind it, Digital Asset Holdings, isn’t a garage startup—it’s tied to major Wall Street players. The funding round was led by a16z crypto, the venture arm of Andreessen Horowitz, known for betting on new tech tre
Every summer, Canada turns into a giant playground for people who love the future of money and smart machines. In late July 2026, a whole week will be packed with talks, games, and meetups about crypto, blockchain, and AI. It’s not just one big party—it’s a place where bankers, tech builders, and cu
A 64‑year‑old accountant from Lewiston was found guilty of stealing nearly half a million dollars from an RV dealership. She had originally hoped to avoid prison by pleading guilty and accepting a plea deal that would have let her stay out of jail. The judge, however, felt the crime was too serious
The city is planning a big makeover to bring life back to a quieter stretch of downtown that many locals feel has been ignored. One shop owner on Sacramento Street, who runs a boutique that opened eight years ago, said traffic and new customers have always been tough because she is “a bit alone”
On Thursday, the Pope flew from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, where he plans to speak with about a thousand people who have crossed dangerous Atlantic waters in search of safety. He will land on Gran Canaria around 10:50 a. m. (0950 GMT) and then visit groups that support newly arrived migrants,
Canalside’s newest big build is almost ready for the city to give its OK, a move that could let hundreds of apartments start up in just a few months. The plan has been shaped over more than two years, with designers and planners fine‑tuning details along the way. Yet a chunk of critics argue that th
The third game of the NBA Finals was watched by more people than ever before. ABC and ESPN together drew an average of 23. 8 million viewers, and the peak number reached 26. 3 million at 11:15 p. m. ET. The series started strong in San Antonio, where Games 1 and 2 each had over 16 million view
The study looks at how breathing tiny dust particles in the air harms older adults around the world. It focuses on people who are 65 or older and tracks health problems that last a long time, like heart disease or cancer. The researchers started in 1990 and went up to the year 2021, then made guesse
Alex Bowman, racing under a three‑year contract with Hendrick Motorsports that ends this season, had been building momentum. He finished ninth in the 2024 standings after a win at Chicago and improved to thirteenth in 2025 with sixteen top‑ten finishes. Fans saw a bright future, but the Circuit of t
Patrick Bruel, a well‑known singer and actor in France, is now under formal investigation for several serious accusations that date back to 2008 and earlier. The local prosecutor’s office says there is enough evidence to believe that rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment may have occur
