Jack Smith, a former special counsel, recently spoke to Congress about his investigations into former President Trump. He made it clear that his decisions were not influenced by Trump's political status or his run for the 2024 election. Smith's team gathered strong evidence suggesting Trump was invo
The world is going green, and so is our food. People want plant-based cheeses that taste and feel like the real thing. But making these cheeses is tricky. The usual bacteria used in dairy just don't work as well with plants. So, scientists set out to find better bacteria for plant-based cheeses. Th
The subprime auto loan industry is under scrutiny after a major player, Tricolor Auto, went bust in September. The company's downfall raised eyebrows on Wall Street, sparking worries about the health of the industry as a whole. Fast forward to December, and federal prosecutors in New York have made
JPMorgan is making big moves in its technology ECM (Equity Capital Markets) division. The company has appointed Edward Byun as the global head of technology ECM. Byun is no stranger to the finance world, having spent over 20 years in the industry. He recently joined JPMorgan from Goldman Sachs, brin
Five tiny diamondback terrapin turtles got a lucky break recently. They were found late in the year on Long Beach Island. Normally, these little guys should have already found a cozy spot to hibernate for the winter. But thanks to Project Terrapin, they now have a temporary home at the Liberty Scien
Legacy industries are getting a major makeover. Think construction, roofing, and specialty manufacturing. These fields have always been about hands-on work and tried-and-true methods. But guess what? Things are changing fast. Digital tools, customer demands, and competition are pushing these old-sch
The DOJ has been making some serious moves in the crypto world lately. They've been seizing a ton of cryptocurrency, like that $15 billion bitcoin haul in October. That's a lot of money, even more than what they got from the Bernie Madoff scandal. And they're not stopping there. They've even set up
In a major shake-up, the Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the famous awards show will leave ABC and head to YouTube. This shift shows how streaming is taking over from traditional TV. Taxes are changing too. President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill, " passed in July, has new rules a
Maxx Crosby, the star edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders, might not have left Philadelphia with a win, but he left with a deep appreciation for the city's football culture. Despite a tough 31-0 loss to the Eagles, Crosby couldn't stop praising the fans and the atmosphere at Lincoln Financial Fiel
ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i
