A new study shows over a third of US crypto traders are cutting back on daily expenses because their digital money isn’t worth as much as before. About 36% have reduced spending on things like food, entertainment, or transportation. For 10% of those, the cuts are big enough to affect their quality o
The woman leading Binance’s push to make crypto feel mainstream has decided to step back. After just nine months in the role, the company’s chief marketing officer is leaving at the end of June, closing a brief but notable chapter in the exchange’s history. Her exit comes as the broader crypto marke
For weeks, ships carrying oil from the biggest producers in the Middle East have been stuck near Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that normally moves one in every five barrels of world oil, has been blocked since fighting flared up. Because so much supply is stuck, countries are racing
President Trump recently made clear that Iran getting a nuclear weapon tops his list of concerns—even if it means Americans spend more at the pump. When asked if tougher rules on Iran could hurt wallets amid rising costs, he flat-out said, “Not even a little bit. ” His focus stays locked on preventi
A new care home in Topeka is trying to do things differently for older adults. Called Bea’s Place, it’s a cozy eight-bed home in North Topeka where residents get personalized care without the feel of a hospital. The idea came from the owner’s grandmother, who inspired a place where families could fe
Most people see the Moon as a gray rock hanging in the sky. But four astronauts just spent ten days looking at it from a hundred miles away—and returned with stories that surprised even the scientists who trained them. Instead of seeing a flat, colorless surface, the crew noticed subtle browns, gree
A sharp rise in U. S. natural gas prices last week surprised many who thought supplies were plentiful. Forecasters now predict a hot week ahead, which could push power plants to burn more gas for air conditioning. Demand might climb higher, but the real spark came from worries over Middle Eastern su
Michigan’s weather this mid-May is playing tricks on the season. Just days before summer officially starts, the state is dealing with frost warnings—something you’d expect in March, not late spring. Eastern Michigan, including Saginaw and Bay City, could see frost Tuesday morning, while most of the
The Bay Area is bracing for a hot Monday, but relief is on the way sooner than expected. While earlier predictions warned of even higher temperatures, forecasters now say the peak won’t be as extreme. A marine layer has been pushing cooler air into the region faster than anticipated, softening the w
Back in 1942, Congress last officially declared war. Since then, presidents have sent troops overseas over 100 times without that same approval. The Constitution says Congress should handle war declarations, but presidents argue they can act fast when they see a threat. A 1973 law tried to fix this
