Russia is making money while Iran fights. When the U. S. attacked Iran, many thought Moscow would help its old partner. Instead, Russia has turned the conflict into a profit opportunity. Oil sales have doubled. Before the war, Russia earned about $135 million each day from oil exports.
New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act
The latest wave of startup funding points toward a focus on the underlying systems that drive tomorrow’s technology. Investors are pouring money into projects that build the backbone for AI, space computing, and digital security rather than just new consumer apps. One standout deal is a $400 mill
Rocky and Grace’s latest adventure is raking in cash. Their new movie just hit $300 million at the box office, making it Amazon’s top-grossing film under its own label. That’s no small feat for a fresh sci-fi story trying to stand out in a crowded market. But here’s the catch: this record only coun
U. S. firms borrowed over 14% more money in February than they did a year ago to buy new equipment. The jump comes from a sharp rise in borrowing through independent lenders and financiers. A trade group that watches the $1 trillion equipment‑finance market released the data after surveying 25
A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h
The Albuquerque Shooting Range Park is a key spot for local gun enthusiasts, offering long‑range target practice, trap and skeet fields, and specialized courses for concealed carry training. It also welcomes women who want to learn safe handling and self‑defense techniques, making it a community hub
The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released new rules on March 19, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, hoping to clarify how U. S. securities laws apply to digital assets. The move is a step forward, especially on topics like staking and meme coins, and it corrects some
Many people who bought cars on finance may soon learn how to claim money back. The regulator is about to set out a new payment plan for around 14 million finance deals that were signed between April 2007 and November 2024. The plan is expected to give an average settlement of about £700, but the
