In a small village along the Niger River, about 90 miles from Timbuktu, a young woman's life was cut short. Mariame Cissé, a TikTok influencer, was known for her posts supporting Mali's army. She wasn't a soldier, but she often shared images of herself in military fatigues, gaining over 140, 000 fol
Pierre Poilievre, the head of Canada's Conservative Party, is facing a tough time. He's trying to unite his party, but it's not easy. Some members like his bold, Trump-like style. Others? Not so much. Just last year, Poilievre seemed like a shoo-in for prime minister. But now, he's struggling. Two
Openbank, a digital banking service under Santander, has started offering crypto trading in Spain. This move is part of a bigger trend where banks are starting to take cryptocurrencies more seriously. Just last month, bitcoin reached new highs, and this has caught the attention of many banks and the
SoFi, a major financial company, has just launched a new crypto platform. This is a big deal because it's the first time a national bank in the U. S. has offered crypto services to regular customers. The platform lets people buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin right from their bank accounts. And it's not ju
Hamster Kombat, a play-to-earn (PTE) game, has taken the world by storm, with over 300 million users since its launch in March 2024. But in Iran, where the local currency has lost value, the game's appeal is even stronger. A recent study looked at why so many Iranians are playing Hamster Kombat and
Antonio Brown, the former NFL star, is heading back to Miami to face serious charges. He chose not to fight being sent back to Florida from a New Jersey jail. This decision came after his arrest in Dubai, where he had been living. Brown is accused of a shocking act. After a boxing match, he alleged
The Farmers’ Almanac, a beloved guide for farmers, gardeners, and weather lovers, is saying goodbye after 208 years. The final edition will be published in 2026, marking the end of a long-standing tradition. The decision to stop comes from the tough times in today’s media world. The Almanac’s team
The Denver Broncos have big dreams for Burnham Yard. They've shared a rough plan with the city. This plan includes a new stadium and a fun entertainment area. The stadium will be on the west side of the old rail yard. The team picked this spot back in September. The Broncos say this plan is just a
Aave's Horizon market, a part of the decentralized finance (DeFi) world, is getting a big upgrade. Securitize and VanEck are bringing their tokenized treasury fund, VBILL, to this platform. This move is made possible by Chainlink's NAVLink oracle technology, which helps connect traditional finance w
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have all taken a hit, dropping below important price points. Bitcoin hasn't been this low since June, and Ethereum has lost 17% of its value in just a week. The mood in the crypto world is pretty gloomy, with everyone talking about "bear market" and "100K" levels. Interes
