The United States plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, President Trump said on Friday. He did not give details but warned that the move will be difficult. Trump also mentioned help from other nations, though he did not name them. He said that “other countries use the strait … and they’ll he
Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was
A president who wants to keep his court solid has told reporters that he hopes the two oldest justices, Alito and Thomas, will stay on for many more years. The comment came after they joined a dissent against the court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff plan. Neither justice has spok
The heat is coming, and many families look forward to trips, playtime, and a break from school. But for young children, the pause in classroom life can shake up routines that give them security and readiness to learn. Community Education steps in with a mix of programs that keep kids active, healthy
The tunnel beneath the highway near North Forest Glen Drive has become a local landmark thanks to a mural that feels like a living garden. A former elementary art teacher, who grew up in the nearby Sauganash area, stepped forward when the Forest Glen Community Club asked for ideas. He sent in four c
The United States is fighting to keep its dollar‑backed stablecoins in the global spotlight. These digital coins let people use U. S. dollars anywhere, without a government hand, and they could keep the dollar dominant worldwide. But lawmakers are debating whether crypto companies can pay users for
Bitcoin traders are moving from defensive play to bullish bets after a brief pause in global tensions and a lift in oil prices. On the crypto options hub Deribit, the $80, 000 call has become the most heavily traded strike this week, with about $1. 5 billion in contracts that pay out if Bitcoin c
Binance has offered about 1, 000 employees in the United Arab Emirates the chance to relocate temporarily to cities such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok because of growing tensions in the region. The company said it wanted to give staff flexibility while keeping operations smooth, as i
Iran may start charging oil tankers a fee in Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is very important because it carries about one‑fifth of the world’s crude oil. The country wants to keep control over this narrow channel and use it as leverage in its dealings with other natio
When stray cats grow too many, they can bring trouble to neighborhoods. They may bite, spread sickness, and cause noise. A smart way to stop this is called Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR). It works by gently catching a cat, taking it to a vet for surgery and shots, then letting the cat back home. TNR is
