A recent Senate vote pushed a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not without drama. The bill passed a key committee 15-9, surprising some watchers who expected more resistance. Two Democrats broke ranks to support it, even though they had reservations about the bill’s current form. One of the
A quiet meeting in Washington shows how cryptocurrency is changing the way taxes get written. Behind closed doors, tax experts from both sides of the aisle sat down with financial professionals to sketch out rules that could become law soon. Instead of fighting over every word, they swapped ideas on
The largest business group in Portland is ready to sue the city council if it moves forward with a plan to change the city’s arts tax. In a letter sent to all 12 council members, the Chamber said that lawmakers cannot alter taxes without voters’ consent. The warning is stronger than before; it sp
KDDI, one of the biggest phone companies in Japan, is buying 14. 9 % of Coincheck Group for $65 million. The deal means KDDI will own 28. 5 million new shares at $2. 28 each, and it should finish in June. Coincheck said the purchase is part of a larger partnership. Both firms will share customers,
Recent data show that heart attacks and related problems are climbing fast in sub‑Saharan Africa. Cities grow, people eat differently, and many now live with high blood pressure or diabetes—factors that feed this trend. Because the region’s hospitals were built mainly to fight infections and hel
A study examined how moving into new, well‑insulated apartments with good ventilation affects people’s blood pressure. Researchers measured participants’ BP twice a year for two years before the move and again after they settled in. They tracked morning and evening readings for nearly 180 people eac
The annual State Opening of Parliament is usually a show of tradition and stability in British politics. This year, it became another pressure point for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Just hours before King Charles delivered a speech outlining the government's plans, whispers turned into real talk—Hea
Walmart is reshuffling about 1, 000 tech and AI workers, but don’t blame the robots—at least not directly. The cuts aren’t about AI replacing human roles. Instead, the retail giant spent the past year merging three separate tech teams (for U. S. stores, Sam’s Club, and international operations) into
The Chicago Fire soccer team has just announced that its upcoming stadium, located at The 78 in the South Loop, will be called McDonald’s Park. This naming deal is a first for the fast‑food giant in a U. S. professional sports venue and will last until at least 2040. The Fire’s owner, Joe Mansueto,
This Memorial Day weekend could see thousands of Airbnb bookings get extra screening. The company says it uses software to spot rentals likely to host parties. Guests who raise red flags—like booking a whole house last minute or having a history of disruptive stays—may get blocked or steered toward
