Japan still holds the biggest pile of money invested abroad, but its spot in the global ranking just slipped—again. In 2025, the country’s net external assets, which include everything from stocks and bonds to property overseas, hit a new high of 561. 75 trillion yen ($3. 53 trillion). That’s up 4.
Indonesia has taken a firm stand against online prediction markets, specifically targeting Polymarket, which lets users bet on events like elections and sports using cryptocurrency. The government argues that these platforms operate like online gambling, which is illegal in the country. Instead of f
Big money players on Wall Street don’t care much about the famous “four-year Bitcoin cycle” that retail traders obsess over. That’s the takeaway from a recent discussion between two crypto thinkers. To them, the cycle is just noise from online culture. Their simple rule? If Bitcoin’s involved, just
Heart disease kills more women than any other condition. The risks don't just come from age—they get worse during menopause when hormones shift. A new study looks at how small lifestyle changes might help lower these dangers before they become serious problems. Researchers want to test a program tha
A few years ago, many Sunday school teachers faced a problem: where to find decent videos about Bible stories. Most options looked outdated, with low budgets and even lower effort—think visible zippers on ancient robes. Then came a show that broke the mold. Instead of stiff, angelic figures, it brou
Movie theaters often sit half-empty during daytime hours, but AMC sees a chance to fill seats by teaming up with Telemundo. Instead of playing old reruns, they’ll screen live 2026 FIFA World Cup matches—especially games featuring fan favorites like Mexico or Brazil. The idea is simple: attract Latin
NASCAR races almost every weekend, so drivers travel all over the country. The grind can be hard enough on its own. When a driver falls ill, many feel they must keep racing anyway. The death of Kyle Busch in May 2026 shocked the whole sport. He was only 41 and had just won a Truck Series
A team of researchers made a special charcoal by heating together sunflower heads, coal ash, and calcium chloride. They mixed the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and heated them to 600 °C. The resulting material could grab more than 180 mg of sulfate per gram from dirty water, which is a lot for th
A ruined dormitory in the Russian‑held Luhansk region was examined by forensic teams after a drone attack that officials say killed 21 people, many of them young women. The building’s front was riddled with holes and broken windows, while outside lay twisted metal and concrete, and inside the rem
Boston’s weather this week will be quite wet. The first day, Memorial Day, starts with fog and light showers that may last into the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low 70s, with breezes keeping it calm. Some rain might reach a quarter of an inch in the morning, so people may stay inside. On
