Western Union, the 175‑year‑old money‑transfer giant, is ready to launch its own stablecoin, a digital dollar that could change how it moves money worldwide. The company said the coin, called USDPT, will be issued through Anchorage Digital and run on the Solana blockchain. The launch is expected nex
"Bitcoin has hit a crossroads this week, with two big events shaping its next move. First, the Federal Reserve is about to announce whether it will keep rates high or lower them, and this decision can make risk‑loving assets like Bitcoin swing up or down. Second, a big conference in Las Vegas brings
Solana’s team is already thinking ahead about the day when quantum computers might break current security methods. They have chosen a new digital signature called Falcon that can resist attacks from quantum machines. Two main groups working on the network, Anza and Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, have bot
Flex, a Singapore supply‑chain firm, opened its first Lake County office in 2017 with fewer than 100 staff. Today it employs about 1, 000 people across Buffalo Grove and Libertyville sites, and plans to reach roughly 1, 700 workers as new projects roll out. The company attributes this growth to its
The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left
Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h
A U. S. energy‑tech firm called Itron said it was hit by a cyberattack in mid‑April, with hackers slipping into its network. The company filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, telling investors it had been “notified” of an intruder. It didn’t name who warned it, but co
A team of high‑school juniors in Basking Ridge is turning everyday waste into lessons about climate change. They call themselves GreenWaySquad, a group that started in May 2024 and has already reached more than 1, 200 kids. The idea began with a love of art made from old clothes and other discard
King Charles III landed in Washington for a state trip at a time when U. S. –British ties feel shaky. Many Britons think the visit should be called off, yet it is proceeding under tighter security after a shooting at a White House dinner. The idea of a “special relationship, ” first voiced by Winsto
Beans are a go‑to food that can pack protein, fiber and essential minerals into any meal. Refried beans are a familiar Mexican dish that many people love, but not everyone knows whether they’re healthy. The truth is: the answer depends on how you make or buy them. A typical refried bean recipe star
