The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, recently spoke at The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina. She was there to talk to cadets about jobs in the federal government, especially in homeland security. She said that working in this area is more than just a job; it's a commitment t
A big shake-up happened in the crypto world. The boss of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, got a five-year prison sentence. Why? He ran a service that mixed up Bitcoin to hide where the money came from. Prosecutors say this service laundered a huge amount of money—over $237 million. Rodriguez and
FPT, a big tech company, is teaming up with two major banks in Taiwan to bring their services into the digital age. This isn't just about making things look pretty; it's about making banking safer, smoother, and more efficient for everyone involved. First up, FPT is working with OBank to revamp the
Taiwan's film scene has seen some progress, but there's a big issue: people aren't into long movies anymore. Each Other Films, a company run by Jacqueline W. Liu and Tiffany Yu-Chia Chen, is trying to figure this out. The co-founders think the real problem is that people don't want to watch long st
Antonio Brown, the former NFL star, is heading back to Miami to face serious charges. He chose not to fight being sent back to Florida from a New Jersey jail. This decision came after his arrest in Dubai, where he had been living. Brown is accused of a shocking act. After a boxing match, he alleged
At an airport in Tel Aviv, a person with a U. S. passport faced a question about their gender. The passport had an "X" marking, which stood for neither male nor female. The border officers were confused. They asked questions, but the person refused to explain. This was a big moment for them. All the
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornel
A big fight is happening over food stamps. The government wants to pay less, but a judge says no. Here's what's going on. The government stopped paying full food stamps this month. They said they didn't have enough money. But a judge said they could use other funds to pay people fully. The governme
In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, recently secured his eighth term as president. This victory is met with widespread skepticism, given the country's struggles with violence, corruption, and poor leadership. Biya's lengthy reign, spanning over four decades, has seen him serve as both prime minister an
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing struggle to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, running smoothly. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. from the U. S. District Court in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully f
