Three different businesses— a Florida drone maker, a crypto investor, and a European steel company— all show links back to former President Trump. After his time in office, the president and people close to him signed contracts that have sparked debate about potential conflicts of interest. The f
In recent weeks, police across several Illinois towns have made a series of arrests that highlight the region’s ongoing struggles with traffic violations, weapon possession, drug offenses and violent crimes. A 33‑year‑old driver from Homer Glen was stopped in Bridgeview for traveling 80 miles per
A recent investigation has put 13 Metropolitan Police Department officers on leave, with several facing possible termination. The probe began after an internal review by the department’s own bureau uncovered suspicious changes to crime statistics. Senior leaders, including an assistant chief and a d
The city council voted to change a rule that lets businesses close if they keep being the spot for crimes. The new law says a shop or hotel must have three police reports in 90 days to be called a “problem spot. ” That’s a shift from the old rule, which only needed three reports in 30 days. The city
The 80‑year‑old former president is starting to show signs that could be linked to cognitive decline, yet the press rarely asks about it. The White House reporters, who normally get close to the President, stay silent on his visible health problems. Even though he can’t speak without a microphone, n
Ripple’s chief, Brad Garlinghouse, told a conference in Miami that the United States is close to making big moves on crypto law. He pointed out that two weeks in May—starting on the 11th and again on the 18th—could decide whether a full‑fledged federal crypto bill passes. If the Senate Banking Commi
A lawsuit has been filed against rapper Iggy Azalea, claiming she misled people about a cryptocurrency called MOTHER. The case says the coin was promoted as having useful features that never appeared. Investors bought in, hoping for a big return, and the coin’s value dropped from about $200 million
The world of money is changing fast. People who run big crypto companies say that digital coins are moving from a risky hobby to part of everyday life. At a big conference in Miami, executives from Binance, Revolut and Circle talked about how crypto is becoming the backbone of global finance.
OKX is set to roll out a new type of trading product that lets people bet on the value of some of the world’s biggest private tech companies. The contracts will track how much these firms are worth on secondary markets, but they won’t give anyone real ownership or voting rights. Instead, trade
The day began with a surge in the biggest digital currencies, while oil prices fell sharply after U. S. officials hinted at progress toward a deal with Iran. Bitcoin rose to about $82, 300, and Ethereum followed with a modest gain. The largest gains came from lesser‑known coins such as Zcash, Toncoi
