Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept
The federal agency is preparing maps that label places for aquaculture, claiming it’s only for clams and seaweed. Yet this planning step could pave the way for large fish farms that have harmed other regions. When open‑net pens appear, they can spread parasites, transmit viruses, and create dead zon
The latest episode of the show takes a familiar gag: a superfast hero speeds through crowds and explodes them. This twist feels like a throwback, but the repetition makes it feel more like filler than clever satire. In this episode, a villain forces famous actors to become obstacles for a running he
Crypto has always felt like a risky playground, but this year the danger feels even bigger. In 2026 alone, attackers have stolen a total of $1. 08 billion across at least 68 separate attacks. The bulk of this loss comes from three huge breaches, two of which happened in April. That month alone has s
Israel has just green‑lit a new shekel‑based stablecoin called BILS, which is built on the Solana network and backed by a mix of tech partners. The move shows the country is trying to keep its currency inside digital chains instead of relying on US dollars, which dominate most crypto transactions to
A quiet parking lot near Beirut’s coast holds a makeshift sign that says “Kfar Kila welcomes you. ” The sign is taped to a traffic light pole beside a tarp tent that now serves as a home for Hassan Yahya. The cardboard board is the only reminder of a village that once thrived along Lebanon’s souther
Will Smith and Margot Robbie, both big names in movies, first met on screen in the 2015 crime thriller “Focus. ” The film follows two former lovers who become con artists. Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, while Robbie is Jess Barrett. After their breakup, Spurgeon’s job gets complicated when Barrett show
When the government opened a new online system to refund certain tariff payments, it immediately turned away thousands of businesses. Within days of the portal’s launch, about 15 percent of claims were denied. More than 75, 000 requests poured in, but only 47, 000 were accepted as valid. That leaves
The plan was simple: avoid politics, focus on fun. That’s what Stephen Colbert tried when he took over “The Late Show” in 2015. After years of sharp political satire on “The Colbert Report, ” he wanted a lighter touch. Audiences at home were tired of the same heated arguments in the news. Colbert ho
Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with
