Alex Browder is a 17‑year‑old student who was surprised when his name appeared on a Russian sanctions list. He discovered this while browsing news about cryptocurrency in his economics class. The Kremlin had banned him for writing a report that criticized Russian money laundering practices. The rep
Alphabet is looking for a huge cash injection, asking investors to put in $80 billion. The money will help build the servers and tools needed for its growing AI services, which are used by businesses and everyday users. The plan mixes three types of funding. First, the company will sell $30 billi
Alaska’s money troubles didn’t appear overnight. Back in 2013, the state started spending more than it earned—using savings to cover the gap. That’s like a family dipping into their emergency fund every month just to pay bills. Oil prices then plummeted, dropping to $26 a barrel in 2014, making the
Alabama isn’t out of the woods just yet when it comes to rough weather. A series of storm waves could sweep through the state today, packing a punch with strong winds, hail, and heavy rain. The worst-hit areas might see downed trees and power lines, especially in the northwest like Huntsville and Mu
All of New York’s nuclear plants sit on Haudenosaunee land, and future projects keep targeting these same territories. Developers often ignore the voices of Indigenous councils, local governments, and community groups, assuming the land is empty. This pattern has repeated over decades: factories wer
Aledo has a familiar sweet treat back again—just without the grill. Bowlyou’s Ice Cream Shop reopened on Third Street after shutting down its full restaurant last fall. This time, it’s all about scoops and cones, not burgers. The shop’s social media post called it a place for summer memories, with c
Alabama baseball has quietly built a strong season by focusing only on the next game. The team didn’t start talking about hosting a Super Regional or playing in the College World Series until they actually earned the chance. Coach Rob Vaughn prefers keeping the players’ attention on their daily work
Alonzo Menifield stands at a career crossroads this weekend. The 15th-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC faces a high-stakes fight in Macau, where a loss could cost him his contract. His recent performance hasn’t been consistent—two wins in 2024 were followed by quick defeats, leaving fans and crit
Alaska is rich in natural resources but poor in leadership. Over half of its residents feel the state is heading in the wrong direction. Sky-high energy bills, climbing house prices, and crumbling roads are daily headaches, especially in Anchorage. Many young people pack up and leave because they do
Alfonsi, a long‑time “60 Minutes” reporter, has not had her contract renewed by CBS News after she pushed back against the network’s decision to pull a story on a Salvadoran prison that holds many Venezuelan migrants. The piece, which was scheduled to air in the United States, was removed only hours
