Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749
Oracle recently saw its stock price drop sharply after announcing plans to borrow and sell shares worth around $40 billion. The goal is to fund massive investments in artificial intelligence and new data centers. While the company’s latest earnings report looked strong—beating revenue and profit for
Food insecurity is a tough daily fight, yet quitting smoking can feel even tougher for those who live with it. A new look at an earlier study shows how people dealing with both issues were invited to try a phone-based quit-smoking program. Some got the invite face-to-face and others saw it online. T
At a big tech fair in Amsterdam last month, three big money companies showed off a new kind of digital helper. Instead of just answering questions, this helper actually paid for concert tickets after picking the best one within a set price and date. The shopper only had to say yes – everything else
Dave Eggers isn’t just another writer who’s made it big. He’s someone who turned personal struggles into stories that caught the world’s attention. Back in 2000, his book about losing his parents young became a major hit, putting him on the map. Now, he’s warning people about a different kind of los
On Thursday, the Pope flew from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, where he plans to speak with about a thousand people who have crossed dangerous Atlantic waters in search of safety. He will land on Gran Canaria around 10:50 a. m. (0950 GMT) and then visit groups that support newly arrived migrants,
AirAsia X has pushed back the start of its new flight that would connect Kuala Lumpur with Bahrain and then to London’s Gatwick airport. The airline originally wanted to launch the service in June, but worries about fighting in the Middle East have forced it to wait until at least August or Septembe
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has chosen ten researchers for the 2026 Kavli Prizes, which honor work in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Five of the winners are Americans, a notable share that highlights the country’s influence in cutting‑edge research. Each group will rece
A lawsuit that accused Fanatics and top sports leagues of unfairly raising trading‑card prices has been officially closed. The case, called Scaturo v. Fanatics, was dismissed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain in New York with prejudice, meaning the plaintiffs cannot bring the same claim again. The decisi
The new playground in Howell, New Jersey is not just a place to run around; it mixes the thrill of obstacle courses with real skill building. Two former Army men opened USA Ninja Challenge, hoping to give kids a safe way to grow confidence while staying active. The gym is designed for ages four t
